Straw Purchase | Audacy

Gun shops must post warning signs about the consequences of buying a gun for someone who can’t under new Philly law

September 9, 2025
Philly man pleads guilty to nearly 2 dozen illegal gun purchases Several guns were recovered from crime scenes in the city

January 15, 2025
2 men charged in South Philly shooting that wounded woman, killed dog Suspect Salvatore Branco also faces charges in connection with straw purchasing of firearms

August 20, 2024
Philadelphia man charged with straw purchasing 31 guns, soliciting a failed murder-for-hire plot

May 1, 2024
4 Philadelphia men charged for alleged roles in gun trafficking operation

August 15, 2023
Lawsuit targets 3 Philly-area gun shops accused of illegal sales City says guns used in violent crime can be traced to straw purchases, costing lives and millions of dollars

July 26, 2023
Charges filed against 8 for gun-trafficking ring that bought, sold 94 firearms Authorities are still trying to arrest two of the suspects

February 23, 2023
Woman charged with buying firearm that minor used during shooting District Attorney Larry Krasner calls straw purchases an ongoing problem

July 25, 2022
Pa., NJ join 2 other states in sharing information about guns used in crimes New York, Connecticut to partner as well in tracking gun trafficking

October 7, 2021
Woman indicted on straw purchasing gun sale charges involving 19 firearms

August 30, 2021