2 chapters across the catalog
A 2012 report from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) revealed that over 190,000 firearms were reported lost or stolen by law enforcement officers nationwide. This statistic highlights a significant loophole in gun control efforts, as many service weapons are not properly secured in vehicles according to department policies. These stolen or lost weapons frequently enter the black market, contributing to the volume of untraceable firearms on the street.
Occupy Wall Street Tactics and Flashbang Denials
Police officials denied the use of flashbang grenades during Occupy Wall Street protests, claiming explosions heard were firecrackers thrown by demonstrators. Critics compare the domestic police response to the Arab Spring in Egypt, noting the use of rubber bullets and nighttime raids. The discussion highlights the lack of a singular clear message from the Occupy movement compared to international regime change efforts.
