Guns in the News January 21 2004

[RoeBear]

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[RoeBear]

1. Gang gun runner sentenced to maximum 15 years

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/012104_ap_ns_gunrunner.html

"A member of the Vice Lords gang was convicted today for illegally selling guns in Chicago."

I consider this a good news gun story, one that may make the next guy think twice before doing the same thing.