Gun industry brings straw purchasing campaign to Boston (VIDEO)

By Christen Smith

The gun industry’s top trade association brought its national campaign targeting straw purchases to Boston this week.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation partnered with state and federal agencies Monday to raise awareness across the city about the stiff penalties facing those who buy a gun for a prohibited person — a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
“The firearms industry is proud of its longstanding cooperative relationship with the ATF and the entire law enforcement community by assisting them in their efforts to combat the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel, during a press conference Monday. “I’m proud to say this campaign is entirely funded by members of the firearms industry.”
Billboard advertisements — featuring the message “Buy a gun for someone who can’t and buy yourself 10 years in jail. Don’t Lie for the Other Guy.” — will appear along Interstates 93, 495 and 290 and Routes 9 and 146. The NSSF also sponsored ads on the commuter rails, subways and buses within the state’s public transit system.
Federally licensed gun dealers in the Boston area will also receive advanced training materials on how to better identify straw purchasers,

Source: Guns.com