finally, even USA Today gets to the real issue.

[gejohnston]

Thomson has been an officer for two decades and served as Camden's police chief for five years before being sworn into his new position a month ago. He said Camden's problems go deeper than New Jersey's laws and points to the social problems of the city.
Camden's school district has the second-lowest graduation rate in New Jersey, declining enrollment and at least three schools among the state's worst performers. This spring, state officials moved to take over Camden's schools.
The city's law enforcement has also gone through substantial changes, adopting a county policing model that Thomson and Camden Mayor Dana Redd said will allow more officers to tackle crime and deter violence - such as the new phenomenon of daylight shootings.
Camden suffers with more people passing their days without work or even real prospects for a job. While the nation's unemployment rate - 7.5% - has been on a steady, if slow, decline, 12.8% of Camden is still unemployed.

But I have to point one thing out

One problem, Thomson said, is that New Jersey borders Pennsylvania, a state with laxer gun laws. He pointed out another problem without borders: People determined to arm themselves and carry out violence often find a way.

so he is saying the 1968 Gun Control Act is a joke?
http://www.atf.gov/files/statistics/download/trace-data/2011/2011-trace-data-new-jersey.pdf

http://www.dailyrecord.com/usatoday/article/2113737

Side question, is there a reason a state would have a redundant law? A FFL has been required for dealers since the Federal Firearms Act of 1938, which was superseded by the Gun Control Act, What is gained by the state requiring one too?

[Eleanors38]

1. Day light shootings indicate criminals are confident

Attempted murder, aggravated assault, weapons charges = 4 years?? No wonder it's like getting a parking ticket.