Just enforce the laws, already

Jacksonville, NC:

Jacksonville police allegedly seized handguns from two convicted felons this weekend during traffic stops.

Authorities now are planning to lean on federal laws designed to reduce gun crimes in an effort to keep the two men behind bars.

Lean on? Lean on? What kind of mealy-mouthed phrase is this? They are felons. These laws were passed to make it even worse for felons who commit crimes with guns. Don't lean on the law, just enforce it. I'm surprised I have to say this.