John Torres, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives inspects a 50 caliber rifle during a news conference where the Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are holding a summit regarding drug trafficking and weapons, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in San Diego. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

John Torres, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives inspects a 50 caliber rifle during a news conference where the Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are holding a summit regarding drug trafficking and weapons, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in San Diego.

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