GUN VIOLENCE REDUCTION:
National Integrated Firearms
Violence Reduction Strategy
TABLE OF CONTENTS President Clinton’s Directive of March 20, 1999THE INTEGRATED NATIONAL STRATEGY TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
An Historic Reduction in Crime, 1992-1999
Looking Ahead: An Integrated National Strategy to Reduce Gun ViolenceFederal and State Coordination
Using Data and Information Technology to Strategically Enhance Law Enforcement
Attacking Gun Violence with a Comprehensive StrategyI. Fundamentals of the National Strategy
II. Punishing Those Who Illegally Possess or Use GunsNational Coordination and Leadership
Enhanced Funding for Firearms Enforcement InitiativesIII. Breaking the Cycle of ViolenceVigorous and Coordinated Firearms ProsecutionsViolent Crimes Committed with Firearms
Gang-Related Gun Crime
Drug-Related Gun Violence
Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Unlawful Gun PossessionIV. Enforcing Laws That Keep Guns Out of the Wrong HandsTargeted DeterrenceExpansion to Other Communities
Integrating Prevention and Intervention Programs with Law Enforcement Activities
Assisting VictimsV. Investing in Information Technology to Identify Criminals and Support Strategic Law EnforcementPreventing Illegal Purchases on the Legal Market through the Brady LawDelayed DenialsStopping Traffickers on the Illegal Market
Secondary MarketEnsuring Dealer Compliance with Firearms Laws
Targeting Straw Purchasers and Straw Purchasing Rings
Cracking Down on Unlicensed Dealers
Preventing Illegal Access to Firearms by Juveniles and Youth
Reducing Gun Theft From Businesses and Homes
Investigating Prohibited Persons Who Unsuccessfully Attempt to Purchase Firearms
Industry Self-PolicingTraditional Investigation and Intelligence
Tracing Crime Guns
National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN)
Restoration of Obliterated Serial Numbers
VI. Preventing Gun Accidents and SuicidesSupporting Smart Gun Research
Greater Care by the Industry in Designing and Selling Firearms
Public Education and Media Campaigns
Firearms-Related SuicideCONCLUSIONEnact Tougher Criminal Penalties For Those Who Violate the Federal Firearms Laws
Keep Guns Out of the Wrong HandsAddress the Secondary MarketPrevent Gun Accidents and Suicides
Close Loopholes in the Brady Law
Reduce Illegal Trafficking in Firearms
Reduce Illegal Access to Firearms by Juveniles and Youth
Deny Convicted Criminals Access to Guns
Enhance ATF's Ability to Trace Crime Guns and Use Ballistics Technology
Enforce Dealer Compliance with Tracing and Firearms LawsImprove Safety Training and Safe Access
Regulate Firearms Design and Marketing
FIGURES
Figure 1, “Federal Weapons and Firearms Offenders Convicted and Sentenced, 1992 vs. 1999”
Figure 2, “State and Federal Weapons Offenders Convicted in 1992, 1994 and 1996”
Figure 3, “Violent Crimes With Firearms”
Figure 4, “Decrease in Firearms Homicides, Boston, Massachusetts: 1995-1999”
Figure 5, “Decrease in Firearms Homicides, Minneapolis, Minnesota: 1996-1999”
Figure 6, “Decrease in Firearms Homicides, Richmond, Virginia: 1990-1999”
Figure 7, “Photograph of Project Ice Bumper Sticker”
Figure 8, “Gun Crime Reduction, High Point, North Carolina: 1997-1999”
Figure 9, “FBI Percentage of Denials by Category”Appendix A: Summary of District Gun Violence Reduction Strategies
Appendix B: Status in Congress of Legislative Proposals Included in this Report
Appendix C: History of Federal Firearms Laws in the United States
Appendix D: Smith & Wesson Agreement
Appendix E: Quick Reference Card: Federal Firearms Laws