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Less Gun Dealers, Less CrimeThe Drop in Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers in the MidwestSection Four: The Drop in Gun DealersAs a result of the new licensing requirements and ATF's increased scrutiny of licensees, the number of Type 1 FFLs in the United States has dropped 72 percent�from 245,628 in 1994 to 69,591 in 2000. In the Midwest, the number of dealers has dropped 70 percent, from 63,219 to 19,076. Illinois led the region with a 75 percent reduction, while Michigan was first in terms of number decrease of FFLs with 8,782.7 For information on all midwestern states, see Figures One and Two. Figure One: Number and Percent Decrease of Type 1 FFLs in the Midwest, January 1994 to January 2000
As the number of dealers in the United States dropped, the percentage of kitchen-table dealers also fell. In 1998, 56 percent of Type 1 FFLs operated out of residential premises, down from 74 percent in 1992. The number of inactive FFLs has dropped as well. In 1998, 31 percent of licensees had not sold a gun in the previous year, down from 46 percent in 1992.8 Go to Section Five: What Next? Return to Table of Contents
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