A new report by Mayors Against Illegal Guns reveals a strong connection between weak gun laws and interstate gun trafficking. The report, which examines comprehensive crime gun trace data provided by ATF to Mayors Against Illegal Guns, finds that the states with the weakest gun laws are the top suppliers of the guns recovered in out-of-state crimes and are also the source of a greater proportion of likely trafficked guns. (http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/home/home.shtml)
Crime is another "Community Need" statistic that can be linked to blight, health, and quality of life. Here's another link related to crime - http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/
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