In an effort to further drive down shootings, Philadelphia is now requiring gun stores to post warning signs about the criminality and consequences of purchasing firearms for someone who is legally barred from owning them. The practice, known as straw purchasing, can lead to a decade in prison and a six-figure fine.
Many people still don’t know that straw purchasing violates state and federal law, said Mayor Cherelle Parker, who signed the local bill into law during a City Hall ceremony on September 8.
“What we’ve learned is that some people may not be aware of the law,” she said…