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‘New normal’ in gun sales: 16 million or more

By Paul Bedard
Published January 5, 2023 2:49pm ET
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‘New normal’ in gun sales: 16 million or more
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 […]

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.

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