A store clerk who sells a firearm to an individual who later uses the gun in a murder is equally responsible for the crime.

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A store clerk who sells a firearm to an individual who later uses the gun in a murder is 	equally responsible for the crime.

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While the store clerk has a responsibility to ensure they are not selling to potentially dangerous individuals and to follow all laws and regulations regarding firearm sales, they cannot be held equally responsible for the actions of the individual who committed the murder. The individual who committed the murder is the one responsible for the crime.

A Store Clerk Who Sells a Firearm to an Individual