The Weird Thing That Happened As Firearms Sales Surged

[Joe Link]

Firearm sales hit a record high last year as the FBI processed more than 27.5 million background checks on gun buyers. This year, sales have eased up a bit, but they're still on track to hit the second-highest number ever.

Despite the dramatic increase in the number of guns in circulation, though, there was an interesting statistic that dropped. No, it wasn't the crime rate, which, although substantially lower than it was decades ago, has been inching higher in recent periods. Instead it was the number of accidental firearms fatalities.

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[RicInOR]

background checks do not equal sales.

It is a measure, but it is imperfect.

 

[kenboy]

background checks do not equal sales.

It is a measure, but it is imperfect.

The point is whether increase in sales or not accidental firearm fatalities dropped. More people are getting educated about firearm safety whether it be for conceal carry or overall safety awareness

 

[Misteramax]

Very positive news. More people buying guns, and less hurting themselves.