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Laws to expand the technology's use have passed in three states and the District of Columbia. But some are questioning its effectiveness.
Gun Policy
The agency gets more than 1,000 requests for gun traces each day. But most local libraries have more advanced record-keeping systems.
Law Enforcement
Tracking a firearm's chain of custody is standard operating procedure for law enforcement — but the agency responsible for handling requests frequently can't answer essential questions.
