This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns.
Range USA, a gun shop chain, has faced multiple violations related to illegal sales practices. A gun purchased from one of its stores was used in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer, raising concerns about the store's compliance with federal regulations. Despite these issues, the store remains open as federal penalties for such violations are being weakened.
- ▪Range USA has been cited for serious compliance failures by the ATF.
- ▪A gun used to kill a Chicago police officer was purchased at a Range USA store.
- ▪The ATF has recommended revoking licenses for several Range USA locations due to violations.
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Range USA’s gun store and shooting range in Merrillville, Indiana, where a gun used to kill a Chicago police officer allegedly was purchased Jim Vondruska for ProPublica This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns. The Indiana store is one of several Range USA locations that faced losing its license for breaking rules designed to deter illegal sales. Now the Trump administration is weakening penalties for failing to comply. by Vernal Coleman May 20, 2026, 5:00 am {"componentName":"ShareToolsRebrand","props":{"pageTitle":"","pageUrl":"https://www.propublica.org/article/range-usa-guns-straw-sales-atf"},"contextArray":[]} {"componentName":"DarkModeToggleRebrand","props":{},"contextArray":[]} Contrast Change Appearance AutoLightDark…
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