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While the press doesn t treat these news items like OJ Simpson, the sex scandal in Belgium may be a symptom that people are ready for the truth about some of their missing children. It began in 1993 when convicted rapist, car thief and arms dealer, Marc Dutroux, was building a room in his cellar to hold children he kidnapped. Police checked it out, but believed that Dutroux was using the cellar as a drainage system for the house. 

Douglass, Linda. Where Criminals Get Their Guns So Few Dealers Supply So Many Weapons Used in Crimes. ABC News.com. Available online. URL http //abcnews.go.eom/sections/wnt/CloserLook/gun sales040112.html. Downloaded on July 7, 2004. A surprising fact is that more than half of the firearms traced in crimes come from about 1 percent of the nation s gun stores. A new study by Americans for Gun Safety found that federal agents seldom audit, let alone prosecute, these gun stores. 

Gest, Ted. Little Think Tank Big Impact. U.S. News World Report, vol. 115, December 6, 1993, p. 26. Describes the efforts of Josh Sugarmann, founder of the Violence Policy Center. The organization has issued research reports that zero in on emerging controversies such as those over assault weapons and gun dealer licensing. 

Elvin, John. The Thinning Ranks of America s Gun Dealers. Insight on the News, vol. 13, April 7, 1997, p. 23. Reports that there are 100,000 fewer gun dealers, and argues that ever more strict gun laws are the reason. Elvin describes a number of proposals that would go beyond the Brady Bill in increasing paperwork and expense for gun dealers and that could lead to a national registration system that would facilitate gun confiscation. 

The long barrels are available from various parts dealers for some pistols. Other guns may need custom made ones.Check around and read the Shotgun News, tots of places carry the magazines, again, check around. The stock is easily made from a piece of steel or aluminum strap (see drawings). 

The good news is this Many of your problems will he related to poor maintenance or neglect of your machine. Needless to say, the amount of maintenance needed depends on how much use your machine gets. As with any appliance, you should carefully read the owner s manual and follow recommendations for care and maintenance. If you don t have it, go online to download or order a copy, or check directly with a local dealer. 

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