A Report by Americans for Gun Safety Foundation points out that despite efforts to prosecute a full range of federal firearms offenses, "20 of 22 federal gun laws are all but ignored." It highlights the need for programs of prevention, as violent gun crimes continue to affect safety within communities.

Read the full report, "The Enforcement Gap: Federal Strategy Neglects Sources of Crime Guns," October, 2004.

For more Public Safety Data, please visit the Boston Indicators Report Public Safety home page.