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Feds Crack Down on Straw Gun Purchases | San Antonio News
Federal authorities are launching a bold crackdown in San Antonio through September targeting straw purchases—illegal gun sales to people barred from owning firearms. Part of the nationwide “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” campaign, the initiative aims to stop criminals and cartels from accessing legal firearms through unsuspecting buyers. Gun retailers are being urged to act as the first line of defense, with penalties for straw purchasing including up to 15 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Officials warn the human cost of gun violence is devastating, and while exact numbers aren’t…
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