‘New normal’ in gun sales: 16 million or more – By Paul Bedard (Washington Examiner) / Jan 5, 2023
Gun sales have crossed into new and historic territory, averaging over 16 million sold annually as buyers who are concerned about violent crime arm up.
According to the FBI, the last three years have recorded new highs in gun sales and background checks.
In 2022, the FBI this week said that it handled 31.5 million applications in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which includes an estimated 16.4 million gun sales. The rest are for other security checks, including for concealed carry permits.
That was the third-highest NICS number ever, following records set in 2020 and 2021.
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