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> You never mention firearms, which is another primary business on the dark web. Are you also fine with anyone being able to buy a weapon at any time?

Yes. In America, this is pretty much how it is. Without a violent criminal record or a restraining order for domestic violence, in a lot of states you can go spend a couple hundred bucks and have yourself a nice handgun.

I am curious just how deep the "firearms business" goes on the dark web. I suspect the majority of sellers are not capable of delivering. Most arms dealers on Tor are pretty well known to be scamming people.



"Yes. In America, this is pretty much how it is. Without a violent criminal record or a restraining order for domestic violence, in a lot of states you can go spend a couple hundred bucks and have yourself a nice handgun"

You must not be from the US or ever tried to get a gun. I can't order a gun through the mail, for instance. It needs to be sent to a regulated dealer and I will have to go through a background check.

"I am curious just how deep the "firearms business" goes on the dark web."

According to many of the ant-gun advocates in the US, you can just order it online with no checks or problems. But the reality is much different.




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