US Gun Sales Hit Record High.
A record number of guns are being sold amid more mass shootings, social unrest and pandemic anxiety. (CBS News)
“We expect to sell more guns this April than any other April we’ve ever had,” said Eric Wallace, who owns and manages Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna, Georgia. The 80,000-square-foot store, which opened in 1977, advertises itself as the nation’s largest gun store.
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During President Obama’s administration gun enthusiasts were afraid that he was going to outlaw them or something which prompted a mad run to the gun store. Now the impetus to purchase firearms stems from a nation that has dramatically changed during a year of pandemic response combined with massive civil rights protests stemming from the murder of George Floyd. Unfortunately, sensible gun control has not come into fruition and many people (think alleged Indianapolis mass murderer) are still able to purchase assault rifles.
