Long article. Chock full of statistics, but the New York Times forgot to mention the worst offender.
Gun smugglers from the BATFE!
A rather long article designed to blame others for crimes committed by their state citizens that ignores the basic laws of supply and demand. Make any item illegal and people will find a way to get it. I think the author wanted to plant the idea that we need stronger national gun laws to protect us. Well, that should work just about as much as prohibition and our war on drugs did in the past.