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How do guns enter the illegal market?

Guns are diverted from the legal market in a number of ways, including by:

  • Unlicensed gun sellers who buy guns to resell them.
  • Corrupt licensed gun dealers.
  • Fences.
  • Straw purchasers.
  • Theft or loss from sellers.
  • Shipping companies.
  • Private gun owners.

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