Illegal guns are not welcome in St. Pete
Though the firearm crime rate in America has steadily decreased since 1993, America remains awash in guns — legally purchased as well as illegally obtained. An estimated 6.6 million guns were transferred in 2012 without a federal background check. The Internet has opened up a vast marketplace of weapons — some from licensed dealers, many not. Websites like Armslist.com have tens of thousands of guns for sale at a time, and buyers can choose between unlicensed and licensed sellers. In December 2012,…