Black Market Season 1 Episode 3
Black Market
Season 1

Ep 3. Iron Pipeline

  • TVMA
  • July 12, 2016
  • 8.3  (36)

In the third episode of BLACK MARKET season 1 titled "Iron Pipeline," viewers are taken on a deep dive into the world of gun trafficking. The episode explores the illegal trade of firearms across state lines and highlights the consequences of lax gun laws in the United States.

The episode begins with a chilling statistic: every day, 300 people are shot in America. Through interviews with law enforcement officials and individuals who are involved in the illegal gun trade, viewers gain a better understanding of how guns are bought and sold illegally across state lines.

One of the primary focuses of the episode is on the "Iron Pipeline," a well-known gun trafficking route that runs from southern states with lax gun laws northwards to cities like New York, where guns are harder to come by legally. The episode delves into the methods by which traffickers are able to transport guns across state lines and highlights the various risks and challenges associated with this dangerous trade.

Another thread that runs throughout the episode is the role that social media plays in the gun trade. The episode features interviews with individuals who advertise guns for sale on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These individuals are often able to circumvent gun laws by claiming that they are selling guns from their private collections, even if they are actually buying and selling guns on a large scale.

The episode also explores how guns are generally obtained by people who are not legally allowed to own them. This includes individuals with criminal records, those with a history of domestic violence, and people with mental health issues. Through interviews with law enforcement officials and representatives from organizations dedicated to preventing gun violence, viewers gain a better understanding of the ways in which current gun laws are failing to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of those who pose a risk to themselves or others.

One of the most poignant moments of the episode comes near the end, as viewers meet a mother whose son was killed by a gun that was illegally trafficked across state lines. She shares her anguish at watching the epidemic of gun violence grow worse year after year and her frustration with lawmakers who seem unable or unwilling to take meaningful action to address the problem.

Overall, "Iron Pipeline" is a sobering look at the complex web of factors that contribute to America's ongoing problem with gun violence. Through interviews with a diverse range of individuals and a sharp focus on the ways in which guns are bought and sold illegally, the episode offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of a problem that is all too often oversimplified or ignored.

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  • First Aired
    July 12, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (36)