Department
of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms • Youth
Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative
Highlights
of the ATLANTA City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Atlanta during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Atlanta, Georgia, including the Atlanta Police Department
and ATF.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with 5 percent of recovered crime
guns, which is lower than the average of 9 percent for comparable YCGII
cities.
Youth.
The slightly more than 37 percent of crime guns recovered from youth
(ages 18-24) is a higher percentage than the average of just over 34
percent in comparable YCGII cities.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for nearly 58 percent of recovered crime
guns in Atlanta.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime
Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed Gun
Dealers. (Table A) Nearly 90 percent of Atlanta crime guns changed hands
at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor and could have
been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise trafficked, stolen,
or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations can determine
how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearms offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Atlanta, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 3.2 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. The many guns that moved quickly from retail
sale to recovery by law enforcement provide a wealth of investigative
opportunities.
- 48 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years (32 percent
for comparable YCGII cities).
- 23 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of a year or less (15 percent for
comparable YCGII cities).
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for more than 97 percent of Atlanta’s traced crime guns.
This percentage is much higher than the 79 percent average of handgun
trace requests for participating cities nationwide.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised nearly 73 percent of crime guns; revolvers, 24 percent.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from youth (79 percent)
and juveniles (72 percent), as well as from adults (69 percent).
Long
guns accounted for fewer than 3 percent of crime guns recovered
in Atlanta, significantly lower than in comparable YCGII cities (21
percent).
Most Frequently
Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
1. Lorcin Engineering .380 Semiautomatic Pistol
2. Lorcin Engineering 9mm Semiautomatic Pistol
3. Bryco Arms .380 Semiautomatic Pistol
4. Smith & Wesson .38 Revolver
5. Ruger 9mm Semiautomatic Pistol
6. Hi-Point 9mm Semiautomatic Pistol
7. Davis Industries .380 Semiautomatic Pistol
8. Smith & Wesson 9mm Semiautomatic Pistol
9. Raven Arms .25 Semiautomatic Pistol
10. Bryco Arms 9mm Semiautomatic Pistol
Most
Frequently Traced Fast Time-to-Crime Guns (Table E)
The following
frequently traced firearms were recovered in crime within 3 years or
less of having been purchased as new guns from a Federal firearms licensee
in more than 50 percent of recoveries.
Juveniles
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bersa |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Hi-Point |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Youth
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Hi-Point |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Glock
G.m.b.H. |
.40 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Phoenix
Arms Company |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Adults
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Bryco
Arms |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Hi-Point |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Highlights
of the BALTIMORE City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These findings
summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in the City
of Baltimore during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement agencies
in Baltimore, including the Baltimore Police Department and ATF. A survey
conducted by ATF determined that Baltimore, Maryland, was tracing comprehensively
in 1999.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with 12 percent of recovered crime
guns, a higher percentage than the average of 9 percent for comparable
YCGII cities.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with 33 percent of recovered crime guns.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for nearly 55 percent of recovered crime
guns in Baltimore.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed
Gun Dealers. (Table A) Over 89 percent of Baltimore Crime guns changed
hands at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor and could
have been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise trafficked,
stolen, or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations can determine
how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearms offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Baltimore, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 6.1 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. Older guns that may have changed hands
several times before acquisition by the criminal possessor may represent
an investigative challenge. Many crime guns, however, moved more quickly
from retail sale to recovery by law enforcement.
- 28
percent of crime guns (570) had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years.
- 14
percent of crime guns (280) had a time-to-crime of a year or less.
Obliteration of Serial Numbers. (Table G) The obliteration of serial
numbers is a key trafficking indicator.
- Overall,
5 percent of handguns recovered in Baltimore had obliterated serial
numbers.
- Youth
in Baltimore were associated with the highest percent of handguns
with obliterated serial numbers (7 percent), as compared to juveniles
(5 percent) and adults (5 percent).
Types of
Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for more than 74 percent of Baltimore’s traced crime
guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised nearly 43 percent of crime guns.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from youth (55 percent)
and juveniles (48 percent), as well as from adults (40 percent).
Revolvers
made up 30 percent of crime guns, with juveniles being associated with
the most (36 percent), when compared to youth (29 percent) and adults
(26 percent).
Highlights
of the BIRMINGHAM City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Birmingham during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Birmingham, Alabama, including the Birmingham Police Department
and ATF.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with over 9 percent of recovered
crime guns.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with 34 percent of recovered crime guns.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for nearly 57 percent of recovered crime
guns in Birmingham.\
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime
Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed Gun
Dealers. (Table A) Nearly 88 percent of Birmingham crime guns changed
hands at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor and could
have been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise trafficked,
stolen, or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations can determine
how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearms offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Birmingham, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 5.7 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities.
The many guns that moved quickly from retail sale to recovery by law
enforcement provide a wealth of investigative opportunities.
- 31
percent of crime guns had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years (32
percent for comparable YCGII cities).
- 14 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of a year or less (15 percent for
comparable YCGII cities).
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for 82 percent of Birmingham’s traced crime guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 51 percent of crime guns.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from youth (61 percent)
and juveniles (60 percent), as well as from adults (47 percent).
Revolvers
made up 29 percent of crime guns and were more frequently recovered
from juveniles (30 percent) and adults (30 percent), than from youth
(25 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 18 percent of crime guns recovered in Birmingham,
lower than in comparable YCGII cities (21 percent).
Officer
Safety. The North China Industries 7.62mm rifle was frequently traced
from Birmingham. This rifle, as well as most other rifles, will pose
an enhanced threat to law enforcement, in part, because of their ability
to expel projectiles at velocities that are capable of penetrating the
type of soft body armor typically worn by the average police officer.
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger
|
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38 |
Revolver |
| Rossi
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Raven
Arms |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Davis
Industries |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| North
China Industries |
7.62mm |
Rifle |
| RG
Industries |
.22 |
Revolver |
| RG
Industries |
.38 |
Revolver |
Most Frequently Traced Fast Time-to-Crime Guns (Table
E)
The following
frequently traced firearms were recovered in crime within 3 years or
less of having been purchased as new guns from a Federal firearms licensee
in more than 50 percent of recoveries.
Youth
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Ruger |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Adults
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
Alabama Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of 84 percent
of all traceable crime guns recovered in Birmingham.
- In-County.
FFLs located in Jefferson County were the source of 46 percent of
crime guns recovered in Birmingham and purchased in Alabama.
Regional.
An additional 6 percent of Birmingham’s traceable crime guns were
first purchased at FFLs in the nearby States of Georgia, Mississippi,
and Florida.
Highlights
of the BOSTON City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Boston during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Boston, including the Boston Police Department and ATF.
A survey conducted by ATF determined that Boston, Massachusetts was
tracing comprehensively in 1999.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with slightly more than 15 percent
of crime guns, a higher percentage than the average of 9 percent for
comparable YCGII cities.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with nearly 46 percent of the recovered
crime guns, a higher percentage than the average of 34 percent for comparable
YCGII cities.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for almost 39 percent of the recovered
crime guns in Boston.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime
Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed Gun
Dealers. (Table
A) Over 93 percent of Boston crime guns changed hands more than once
before reaching the crime gun possessor, and could have been legally
transferred, straw purchased, otherwise trafficked, stolen, or a combination
of these. Trafficking investigations can determine how these guns were
obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearms offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Boston where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 7.6 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. Older guns that may have changed hands
several times before acquisition by the criminal possessor may represent
an investigative challenge. Many crime guns, however, moved more quickly
from retail sale to recovery by law enforcement.
- 22
percent of crime guns (52) had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years.
- 11 percent
of crime guns (26) had a time-to-crime of a year or less. Obliteration
of Serial Numbers. (Table G) The obliteration of serial numbers is
a key trafficking indicator.
- Overall,
16 percent of handguns recovered in Boston had obliterated serial
numbers, a significantly higher percentage than the average of 11
cities for which sufficient information on obliterated serial numbers
was available (6 percent).
- There
was significantly more obliteration of serial numbers on juvenile
and youth crime guns in Boston than for the 11 YCGII cities. Forty-five
percent of the semiautomatic pistols and 40 percent of revolvers recovered
from juveniles in Boston had obliterated serial numbers, as compared
to 10 percent of semiautomatic pistols and 5 percent of revolvers
recovered from juveniles in the 11 YCGII cities for which that information
was available.
- Adults
were significantly less likely to have guns with obliterated serial
numbers, but a significant fraction of adult crime guns (9 percent)
also had obliterated serial numbers.
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for more than 73 percent of Boston’s traced crime guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 44 percent of crime guns.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from youth (56 percent)
and juveniles (51 percent), as well as from adults (39 percent).
Revolvers
made up 28 percent of crime guns, and constituted a similar percentage
among juveniles (26 percent), youth (25 percent), and adults (25 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 27 percent of crime guns recovered in Boston.
By age group, twice as many long guns were recovered from adults (35
percent) as from youth (17 percent); 21 percent of juvenile crime guns
were long guns.
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38 |
Revolver |
| Mossberg
|
12
GA |
Shotgun |
| Glock
G.m.b.H. |
.40 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Colt
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Glock
G.m.b.H. |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Raven
Arms |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
Massachusetts Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of nearly
40 percent of all traceable crime guns recovered in Boston.
- In-County.
FFLs located in Suffolk County were the source of 9 percent of crime
guns recovered in Boston and purchased in Massachusetts.
Regional.
Another 12 percent of Boston’s traceable crime guns were first
purchased at FFLs in the nearby New England States of New Hampshire
and Maine.
National.
An additional 20 percent of traceable crime guns recovered in Boston
were first purchased at FFLs in the southern States of Georgia, Florida,
Virginia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Highlights
of the BRIDGEPORT City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Bridgeport during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Bridgeport, Connecticut, including the Bridgeport Police
Department and ATF.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with 6 percent of recovered crime
guns.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with more than 44 percent of recovered
crime guns, a higher percentage than the average of 34 percent for comparable
YCGII cities.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for almost 50 percent of recovered crime
guns in Bridgeport.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few
Crime Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed
Gun Dealers. (Table A) Over 94 percent of Bridgeport crime guns
changed hands at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor,
and could have been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise
trafficked, stolen, or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations
can determine how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many
Crime Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most
crime guns were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal
possessor, many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase.
A short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearms offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Bridgeport, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 6.3 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. Older guns that may have changed hands
several times before acquisition by the criminal possessor may represent
an investigative challenge. Many crime guns, however, moved more quickly
from retail sale to recovery by law enforcement.
- 28 percent
of crime guns (13) had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years.
- 6 percent
of crime guns (3) had a time-to-crime of a year or less.
Obliteration
of Serial Numbers. (Table G) Obliteration of serial numbers is a
key trafficking indicator.
- Overall,
5 percent of handguns recovered in Bridgeport had obliterated serial
numbers.
- Semiautomatic
pistols recovered from youth had serial numbers obliterated in 8 percent
of recoveries; adults, 5 percent.
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for more than 83 percent of Bridgeport’s traced crime
guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 60 percent of crime guns; revolvers, 22 percent.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from juveniles (80 percent)
and youth (74 percent), as well as from adults (54 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 16 percent of crime guns recovered in Bridgeport,
lower than the average of long gun recoveries for comparable YCGII cities
(21 percent).
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Smith
& Wesson |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Glock
G.m.b.H. |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger
|
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38 |
Revolver |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
Connecticut Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of nearly
71 percent of all traceable crime guns recovered in Bridgeport.
- In-County.
FFLs located in Fairfield County were the source of 64 percent of
crime guns recovered in Bridgeport and purchased in Connecticut.
National.
An additional 15 percent of traceable crime guns recovered in Bridgeport
were first purchased at FFLs in the southern States of North Carolina,
Mississippi, Virginia, and Alabama.
Highlights
of the CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Charlotte-Mecklenburg during 1999 and traced in 1999 by
law enforcement agencies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, including the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Police Department and ATF. Based on historical trends, judgment, and
the informed opinions of ATF agents who work locally with the city police
department and Sheriff’s Office, ATF determined that Charlotte-Mecklenburg,
North Carolina, was tracing comprehensively in 1999.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with 7 percent of recovered crime
guns.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with 47 percent of recovered crime guns,
a higher percentage than the average of 34 percent for comparable YCGII
cities.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) also accounted for nearly 47 percent of recovered
crime guns in Charlotte- Mecklenburg.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime
Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed Gun
Dealers. (Table A) Over 92 percent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg crime guns
changed hands at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor,
and could have been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise
trafficked, stolen, or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations
can determine how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearm offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Charlotte-Mecklenburg, where time-to-crime
could be determined, was 4.2 years, as compared to the median of 5.7
years for comparable YCGII cities. With many guns that moved quickly
from retail sale to recovery by law enforcement, Charlotte-Mecklenburg
contains a wealth of investigative opportunities.
- 41
percent of crime guns had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years (32
percent for comparable YCGII cities).
- 21 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of a year or less (15 percent for
comparable YCGII cities).
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for 76 percent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s traced crime
guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 52 percent of crime guns; revolvers, 22 percent.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from youth (63 percent)
and juveniles (61 percent), as well as from adults (45 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 24 percent of crime guns recovered in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
By age group, adults were associated with the highest percent (29 percent),
followed by youth (18 percent), and juveniles (10 percent).
Officer
Safety.
The North
China Industries 7.62mm rifle was frequently traced from Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
This rifle, as well as most other rifles, will pose an enhanced threat
to law enforcement, in part, because of their ability to expel projectiles
at velocities that are capable of penetrating the type of soft body
armor typically worn by the average police officer.
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger
|
9mm
|
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Mossberg
|
12
GA |
Shotgun |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38
|
Revolver |
| Rossi
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Bryco
Arms |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Marlin
|
.22 |
Rifle |
| North
China Industries |
7.62mm |
Rifle |
| Maverick
Arms |
12
GA |
Shotgun |
Most Frequently Traced Fast Time-to-Crime Guns (Table
E)
The following
frequently traced firearms were recovered in crime within 3 years or
less of having been purchased as new guns from a Federal firearms licensee
in more than 50 percent of recoveries.
Youth
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Maverick
Arms |
12
GA |
Shotgun |
| Bryco
Arms |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Adult
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Rossi
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
North Carolina Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of
67 percent of all traceable crime guns recovered in Charlotte-Mecklenberg.
- In-County.
FFLs located in Mecklenburg County were the source of 47 percent of
crime guns recovered in Charlotte-Mecklenberg and purchased in North
Carolina.
Regional.
Another 12 percent of Charlotte-Mecklenberg’s traceable crime guns
were first purchased at FFLs in the nearby States of Georgia and Virginia.
Highlights
of the CHICAGO City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Chicago during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Chicago, including the Chicago Police Department and ATF.
Based on historical trends, judgment, and the informed opinions of ATF
agents who work locally with the city police department, ATF determined
that Chicago, Illinois, was tracing comprehensively in 1999.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(ages 17 & under) were associated with 15 percent of recovered crime
guns, a significantly higher percentage than the average of 9 percent
for comparable YCGII cities.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with 37 percent of crime guns recovered.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for nearly 47 percent of recovered crime
guns in Chicago.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few Crime
Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed Gun
Dealers. (Table A) Nearly 95 percent of Chicago crime guns changed hands
at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor, and could have
been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise trafficked, stolen,
or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations can determine
how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearm offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Chicago, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 5.3 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. With many guns that moved quickly from
retail sale to recovery by law enforcement, Chicago contains a wealth
of investigative opportunities.
- 34
percent of crime guns had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years (32
percent for comparable YCGII cities).
- 15 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of a year or less (15 percent for
comparable YCGII cities).
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for almost 85 percent of Chicago’s traced crime guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 49 percent of crime guns.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from juveniles (57 percent)
and youth (57 percent), as well as from adults (49 percent).
Revolvers
made up 34 percent of crime guns; with comparable representation from
juveniles (34 percent), youth (31 percent), and adults (32 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 15 percent of crime guns recovered in Chicago,
lower than the average of long gun recoveries in comparable cities nationwide
(21 percent).
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38 |
Revolver |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.357 |
Revolver |
| Smith
& Wesson |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Taurus
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Ruger
|
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380
|
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Colt
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Davis
Industries |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Raven
Arms |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Most
Frequently Traced Fast Time-to-Crime Guns (Table E)
The following
frequently traced firearms were recovered in crime within 3 years or
less of having been purchased as new guns from a Federal firearms licensee
for more than 50 percent of recoveries.
Juveniles
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380
|
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Youth
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Bryco
Arms |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Adults
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Ruger |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
Illinois Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of 52 percent
of all traceable crime guns recovered in Chicago.
In-County.
FFLs located in Cook County were the source of 53 percent of crime guns
recovered in Chicago and purchased in Illinois.
Regional.
Another 14 percent of Chicago’s traceable crime guns were first
purchased in the nearby States of Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
National.
Mississippi was the State of first retail purchase in over 8 percent
of Chicago’s traces.
Highlights
of the CINCINNATI City Report
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative (YCGII)
These
findings summarize the trace information for crime guns recovered in
the City of Cincinnati during 1999 and traced in 1999 by law enforcement
agencies in Cincinnati, including the Cincinnati Police Department and
ATF. A survey conducted by ATF determined that Cincinnati,
Ohio, was tracing comprehensively in 1999.
Crime
Gun Possessors (Table A)
Juveniles
(age 17 & under) were associated with 11 percent of recovered crime
guns, a higher percentage than the average of 9 percent for comparable
YCGII cities.
Youth
(ages 18 - 24) were associated with 36 percent of recovered crime guns.
Adults
(ages 25 & older) accounted for over 53 percent of recovered crime
guns in Cincinnati.
Crime
Guns and Illegal Diversion
Few
Crime Gun Possessors Bought Their Guns Directly from Federally Licensed
Gun Dealers. (Table A) Over 89 percent of Cincinnati crime guns
changed hands at least once before reaching the crime gun possessor,
and could have been legally transferred, straw purchased, otherwise
trafficked, stolen, or a combination of these. Trafficking investigations
can determine how these guns were obtained by the crime gun possessor.
Many Crime
Guns Had a Short Time-to-Crime. Notwithstanding that most crime guns
were bought from an FFL by someone other than their criminal possessor,
many crime guns were recovered soon after their initial purchase. A
short time from retail sale to recovery in crime, known as time-to-crime,
is an indicator of illegal diversion or criminal intent associated with
the retail sale. The presence of short time-to-crime guns also shows
that many firearm offenses, including violent offenses with firearms,
involve new guns.
The median
time-to-crime for guns traced from Cincinnati, where time-to-crime could
be determined, was 5.4 years, as compared to the median of 5.7 years
for comparable YCGII cities. With many guns that moved quickly from
retail sale to recovery by law enforcement, Cincinnati contains a wealth
of investigative opportunities.
- 36
percent of crime guns had a time-to-crime of less than 3 years (32
percent for comparable YCGII cities).
- 18 percent
of crime guns had a time-to-crime of a year or less (15 percent for
comparable YCGII cities).
Obliteration
of Serial Numbers. (Table G) Obliteration of serial numbers is a
key trafficking indicator.
- Overall,
5 percent of handguns recovered in Cincinnati had obliterated serial
numbers.
- Youth
were most likely to be associated with obliterated serial numbers
on handguns (9 percent), followed by juveniles (6 percent), and adults
(3 percent).
Types
of Crime Guns (Table C)
Handguns
accounted for 84 percent of Cincinnati’s traced crime guns.
Semiautomatic
pistols comprised 51 percent of crime guns.
- Semiautomatic
pistols dominated among crime guns recovered from juveniles (66 percent)
and youth (65 percent), as well as from adults (43 percent).
Revolvers
made up 31 percent of crime guns, and were comparably represented among
juveniles (28 percent), youth (23 percent), and adults (34 percent).
Long
guns accounted for 16 percent of crime guns recovered in Cincinnati,
lower than the average of long guns recoveries for comparable YCGII
cities (21 percent).
Most
Frequently Traced Crime Guns by Manufacturer and Caliber (Table D)
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Lorcin
Engineering |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Raven
Arms |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.38 |
Revolver |
| Phoenix
Arms Company |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Davis
Industries |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
.357 |
Revolver |
| Taurus
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Rossi
|
.38 |
Revolver |
| Marlin
|
.22
|
Rifle |
Most
Frequently Traced Fast Time-to-Crime Guns (Table E)
The following
frequently traced firearms were recovered in crime within 3 years or
less of having been purchased as new guns from a Federal firearms licensee
in more than 50 percent of recoveries.
Juvenile
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Phoenix
Arms Company |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Youth
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Hi-Point |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Smith
& Wesson |
9mm |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Adult
| Manufacturer |
Caliber |
Type
of Crime Gun |
| Phoenix
Arms Company |
.25 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
| Bryco
Arms |
.380 |
Semiautomatic
Pistol |
Geographic
Sources (Table F)
In-State.
Ohio Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) were the source of nearly 60
percent of all traceable crime guns recovered in Cincinnati.
- In-County.
FFLs located in Hamilton County were the source of 36 percent of crime
guns recovered in Cincinnati and purchased in Ohio.
Regional.
Another 23 percent of Cincinnati’s traceable crime guns were first
purchased in the nearby States of Kentucky and Indiana.