Law enforcement going after criminals?
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U.S. Marshal questions measure aimed at banning ghost guns in Maryland
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Veteran crime fighters are questioning the impact of a measure aimed at banning the purchase and possession of ghost guns in Maryland.
Its a key component of a crime package introduced by Democratic lawmakers who have twice failed to approve a crime package proposed by the Governor.
However, the impact of the proposed ghost gun ban is being questioned by those on the front lines of the crime war.
“If you eliminated all ghost guns you’re still going to have a big crime problem,” said U.S. Marshal Johnny Hughes.
The homemade guns are untraceable and undetectable.
Police seized more than 300 on the streets of Baltimore last year. 11% of those guns were linked to actual crimes.
Hughes believes the only action which will have an impact on the city’s soaring homicide rate, is focusing on the users of illegal guns instead of the guns themselves.
“The gun doesn’t shoot people, it’s the violent offender pulling the trigger who we need to go after,” said Hughes.