Gun Sales Up

As Danger Levels Rise, New Demographic Seeks to Buy Guns for First Time

Since early 2015, background checks through NICS have seen continued and sustained growth, as more citizens follow up on becoming responsible, legally armed Americans. After the terrorist attacks in Paris, that growth has once again seen exponential growth. More people are seeking carry licenses, training, and purchasing firearms.

Some states, such as Pennsylvania and Ohio, have seen as much as a 60% increase in carry permit applications.

Firearms sales have drastically increased in other areas. More first time buyers are currently seeking firearms for their homes, and obtaining training in their use. People that have never felt the need to own a gun are now seeking this additional level of protection.

Jerry McCall, owner of Texas Guns, told a local TV station after the Paris attacks the store’s patrons took on a different flavor. “I am 67 and I have people in their 70s and 80s who say they have never owned a firearm, but think they need one in the house now,” he said. Steve Rhodes, from TGD Firearms, told reporters, “We have a lot of first-time buyers who come in and say, ‘You know what, it’s getting kind of crazy out there. We just want to feel protected.’”

As more Americans anticipate an attack by terrorists on US soil, they are planning and preparing for the worst. Those in the industry expect to see a continued rise in firearms sales. Speaking from personal experience as a firearms instructor and assistant manager at an indoor gun range and pro shop, we are seeing a daily increase in first time buyers and new shooters. Our instructors are booked out for one on one training appointments two to three weeks in advance, and our fundamentals courses, which we host twice a month, are standing room only.

Apparently, no matter what the current administration tries to convince We The People of, we aren’t quite buying into the party line. Instead, we are trusting in proper planning and preparation.  Stand strong, America.

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