‘Confidence’ in Trump helps end six-year gun buying streak

Published August 4, 2025 1:11pm ET



One of the most amazing consumer streaks has ended two months short of its six-year anniversary, and confidence in President Donald Trump’s protection of the Second Amendment is getting the credit.

Beginning in August 2019, Americans have lined up to purchase over 1 million guns a month for multiple reasons, including liberal threats to the Second Amendment, political violence, and COVID-19.

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