A record number of guns are being sold amid more mass shootings, social unrest and pandemic anxiety. (CBS News)

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.