Council member suggests APD retired weapons could be melted rather than sold

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas Standard investigation revealed how a 2003 law passed by Congress conceals how used guns sold by Austin police and other major police departments in the state end up being used in crimes.
The investigation caught the attention of Austin City Council Member Alison Alter, who spoke with KXAN’s John Dabkovich about her objections to the sales.
“I’m interested in us having proper gun control in our city, in our state and in our country,” said Alt