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California data links crime guns to dealers. One Turner’s Outdoorsman location stands out
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Aaron Mendelson | The Trace , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A sporting goods store sold over 16,000 firearms in three years, and many of these were found at crime scenes. Records from the California Justice Department show these guns were used in numerous criminal investigations.
Certain firearms have been linked to a specific dealer. Records from the California Justice Department show these guns were used in numerous criminal investigations. A sporting goods store sold over 16,000 firearms in three years, and many of these were found at crime scenes.
Law enforcement traced a significant number of guns to this store. The California Department of Justice released data showing the connection between the store and crime guns.
Further information about the store and its sales is available, including details about the number of guns traced to the store in a particular city.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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