This excerpt from Josh Sugarman's book examines the attitudes and sales marketing propelling a surge in female ownership of self-defense handguns. Larson tracks the gunmaker, the gundealer and the 16 year-old murderer. Their fact sheet refutes claims that 'junk guns' are disproportionately used in crimes. Offers a glimpse of how guns are put in the hands of criminals. Far From It.
Time investigates an agency under seige, internally and externally.
Then draw your own conclusions on what BATF traces reveal.