"Biden Administration Cracks Down on Illegal Gun Trafficking and Expands Background Checks"

A federal report reveals that over 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. passed through unlicensed dealers who are not required to conduct background checks over a five-year period, leading to 368 shooting cases. The report also highlights that the recipients of trafficked firearms were often individuals with prior felony convictions, and these guns were used in over 260 murders and 220 attempted murders. ATF Director Steve Dettelbach emphasized the responsibility of those involved in illegal firearm trafficking for the resulting violence. The Biden administration has proposed a rule to expand background checks to more gun sellers, drawing criticism from gun-rights groups.