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In the chilling film you’re about to see, New York investigators went undercover at a gun show in Arizona. There are thousands of these shows throughout the country, but New York law enforcement has good reason to start with Arizona. Over 90% of weapons confiscated in crimes are from out of state, and are purchased in just the same manner you see in this film.
It’s safe to say that you can walk into a gun show, proclaim loudly that you are a violent felon, not allowed to possess a fire arm, and with no I.D., waiting period, or concern from Bubba the gun seller, walk out with the same weapon used in the Tuscon shootings for $120. Ain’t that America!
Disclaimer directed to anyone who is feeling anxiety and the need to rush out and add to their arsenal after watching: This is not an ‘Obama investigation.’ Despite Sarah Palin’s recent $200 Thousand dollar comments at the Safari Club, no ‘gun grabs’ are in the immediate future – or likely. Ya’ll are a tad obsessed, there are other hobbies, I’m just sayin…