They are often found, carefully packaged under the Christmas tree: firearms.
If availability polarized American society between those who argue for stricter conditions for purchases, and those who defend their right to get a gun, draping themselves in compliance with the constitution, retail arms trade is doing rather well.
"In general, from early November to late January it was a fairly successful season in terms of sales, says James Travis, owner of a gun. What we recommend to most customers is to buy a gift card. This way, they can come and get what they want. "
The United States has some 48,000 sellers of firearms detail.
If they are obliged to check the criminal history of the purchaser, the regulations in arms sales terms vary by state.
Too much, according to Josh Sugarmann, director of Violence Policy Center (VPC) and a supporter of gun control:
"In 2012, more than 33 000 people died by firearms. This is a staggering figure. And for me, one of the problems is what we see with Sandy Hook. Although this event has shocked the country, it did not result in change "
The killing of Sandy Hook, a primary school in Connecticut, had
killed 26 people there two years and acted as a shock within American society.
This event had rekindled the debate about the right to bear firearms without reaching a new law.
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