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Terrorists May Buy Handguns
CAPITOL HILL F-B-I Director Robert Mueller says the nation's gun laws could use some modifications.
His comments come after a government report found dozens of terror suspects were able to buy guns last year, despite being on the government's terror watch list.
Mueller stressed to a House panel that being on that list isn't enough of a red flag to prevent a purchase. That would only happen if the individual had a felony conviction or some other prohibiting factor in his or her background.
Mueller told lawmakers the law should be reviewed with an eye toward limiting access to weapons.
The report from congressional investigators contains several recommendations aimed at making sure critical background information is shared with all who need it.
Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
His comments come after a government report found dozens of terror suspects were able to buy guns last year, despite being on the government's terror watch list.
Mueller stressed to a House panel that being on that list isn't enough of a red flag to prevent a purchase. That would only happen if the individual had a felony conviction or some other prohibiting factor in his or her background.
Mueller told lawmakers the law should be reviewed with an eye toward limiting access to weapons.
The report from congressional investigators contains several recommendations aimed at making sure critical background information is shared with all who need it.
Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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