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Machine guns rise again as crime tool in 1980s
ATF reports a surge in illicit automatic weapons used by organized crime and drug traffickers. In 1984 agents seized 829 illegal automatics, with 1,400 more found this year. Investigations tie gun trafficking to spare parts sales, mail-order networks, and a Covenant Sword and Run survivalist ring. Lawmakers consider tightening the 1934 act. Miami area shows high seizure rates.
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Washington
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
BATF
ATF
U.S
Covenant, Sword and Run of the Lord
Ozark Mountains
Arkansas
Banens Oo Ve
Killarie
Bill Hughes
D-N.j
House
New York