Rapid Firearm Trace Leads to Swift Identification After Attempt on Trump’s Life at Pennsylvania Rally
WASHINGTON — In a recent high-stakes instance showcasing the crucial role of gun trace data, federal investigators rapidly identified a shooter at a Pennsylvania rally through a meticulously kept archive of firearm sales records from closed businesses. This case threw into the spotlight the contentious debate over the access to and use of these records, central to ongoing national conversations surrounding gun control and rights. The episode unfolded swiftly after a Secret Service sniper neutralized …