Why 2015 Could Be a Record Year for Gun Sales

[LuckyNed]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mark...cord-year-for-gun-sales/ar-BBnXMOo?li=BBnb7Kv

So far this year, excluding December, 19.7 million background checks have been initiated. That is over 775,000 more than any other year, including what Fortune reported to be a record-breaking Black Friday. Every month since May has seen a record number of checks, and December will likely be no different.

Gun sales have been going up almost every year for the past decade, nearly doubling from 2007 to 2014. This year alone, they have increased every single month since June, and December is generally the biggest month for sales each year. Firearm sales also tend to rise following a mass shooting, such as the San Bernardino tragedy. Vox predicts that all of these factors will collide to result in the biggest month for gun sales on record.

The FBI records each time a background check is requested in order for an individual to purchase a gun or explosive through its National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). These records don’t account for rejected buyers, multiple guns purchased by a single buyer, or loopholes that circumvent the need for a background check.

Many attribute rising gun sales to rising discourse about gun control, especially thanks to the election year.

 

[NoleSoup4U]

Hell, if you wanted to save money you would be better off buying guns than putting your money in the bank. Guns don't lose their value, the dollar does.

 

[hawkeye54545]

Good, as long as the people buying the guns are passing background checks and buying them for the right reasons.

 

[icu81222]

Obama is the best gun salesman in history.

 

[LuckyNed]

Good, as long as the people buying the guns are passing background checks and buying them for the right reasons.

The more they sell the safer I feel, at some point a lawful carrying gun owner will confront a mass murder and end the carnage before it basically starts.

 

[Gimmered]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mark...cord-year-for-gun-sales/ar-BBnXMOo?li=BBnb7Kv

So far this year, excluding December, 19.7 million background checks have been initiated. That is over 775,000 more than any other year, including what Fortune reported to be a record-breaking Black Friday. Every month since May has seen a record number of checks, and December will likely be no different.

Gun sales have been going up almost every year for the past decade, nearly doubling from 2007 to 2014. This year alone, they have increased every single month since June, and December is generally the biggest month for sales each year. Firearm sales also tend to rise following a mass shooting, such as the San Bernardino tragedy. Vox predicts that all of these factors will collide to result in the biggest month for gun sales on record.

The FBI records each time a background check is requested in order for an individual to purchase a gun or explosive through its National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). These records don’t account for rejected buyers, multiple guns purchased by a single buyer, or loopholes that circumvent the need for a background check.

Many attribute rising gun sales to rising discourse about gun control, especially thanks to the election year.

This can even be underestimating gun sales. In Nebraska we use a permit to purchase, it is good for 3 years. It only requires 1 background check to receive it. After that we can purchase as many guns as we like with no further checks in that 3 years. If we have a conceal carry permit we can use that in place of a permit to purchase.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

The more they sell the safer I feel, at some point a lawful carrying gun owner will confront a mass murder and end the carnage before it basically starts.

Sorry, but to make that claim meaningful, you would have to eliminate all the accidental and heat-of-the- moment gun deaths that will occur whilst we await your wet dream of a day.

 

[NoleSoup4U]

Sorry, but to make that claim meaningful, you would have to eliminate all the accidental and heat-of-the- moment gun deaths that will occur whilst we await your wet dream of a day.

Why do you want to make people victims?

 

[LuckyNed]

Sorry, but to make that claim meaningful, you would have to eliminate all the accidental and heat-of-the- moment gun deaths that will occur whilst we await your wet dream of a day.

Accidents are accidents and heat of the moment shootings are considered crimes, what part of that can't you understand.

We have 300 million guns that are owned by lawful gun owners I hope that number goes to a billion in the next 2 years.

 

[artradley]

Obama is the best gun salesman in history.

Actually, irrational fear is the best gun salesman. Fear of Obama taking your guns and fear of the boogeyman.

 

[lucas80]

Obama is the best gun salesman in history.

Fear mongering by the NRA and the gun industry has been the greatest gun salesmen in history.

 

[artradley]

Why do you want to make people victims?

???
I'm not sure you're following the conversation.

 

[LuckyNed]

Fear mongering by the NRA and the gun industry has been the greatest gun salesmen in history.

No, the liberal left who wants gun control and possibly an all out ban and the practicing Islamic in the White House are responsible for the average Joe wanting to purchase something to protect their family.

 

[LuckyNed]

Actually, irrational fear is the best gun salesman. Fear of Obama taking your guns and fear of the boogeyman.

But why would you care what your neighbor has in their gun safe are you the frightened child scared of a boogeyman?

It appears to be the liberal left has an anti gun agenda and for what purpose?

 

[moral_victory]

Showing any concern for record gun sales should maybe show you how well the gun manufactures have trained you through their NRA lapdog.

 

[artradley]

But why would you care what your neighbor has in their gun safe are you the frightened child scared of a boogeyman?

It appears to be the liberal left has an anti gun agenda and for what purpose?

Who said I cared? Who said I'm anti-gun? This irrational fear that everybody is out to get your guns is exactly what I'm talking about.

I have two neighbors who are military, and it makes me quite comfortable knowing they have quality guns and are well trained.

 

[LuckyNed]

Showing any concern for record gun sales should maybe show you how well the gun manufactures have trained you through their NRA lapdog.

As I said before the American public owns some 300 million guns I hope that number triples or hits 1 billion in the next 3 years.

That would make me feel 100% safer.

 

[artradley]

No, the liberal left who wants gun control and possibly an all out ban and the practicing Islamic in the White House are responsible for the average Joe wanting to purchase something to protect their family.

Jeez, I have to pay more attention. I thought I was arguing with ICU; I didn't notice this was our troll of the month.

 

[LuckyNed]

Who said I cared? Who said I'm anti-gun? This irrational fear that everybody is out to get your guns is exactly what I'm talking about.

I have two neighbors who are military, and it makes me quite comfortable knowing they have quality guns and are well trained.

Typical liberal depending on someone else to protect you while you complain about the NRA, gun makers and the type of gun people purchase with their hard earned money.

You probably bitch about the police until you need one.

 

[CeMar_Clone]

The more they sell the safer I feel, at some point a lawful carrying gun owner will confront a mass murder and end the carnage before it basically starts.

It has already happens. Only a fool would count on the police to protect them. The

But why would you care what your neighbor has in their gun safe are you the frightened child scared of a boogeyman?

It appears to be the liberal left has an anti gun agenda and for what purpose?

To remove opposition to the government.

 

[Hawk in SEC Country]

Good, as long as the people buying the guns are passing background checks and buying them for the right reasons.

What are the "right" reasons? Self defense? Business protection? Hunting? Target shooting? Collection?

 

[Hawk in SEC Country]

Actually, irrational fear is the best gun salesman. Fear of Obama taking your guns and fear of the boogeyman.

And that Hillary has openly talked about gun confiscation in her stump speeches........ Obama has openly talked about bans on certain weapons platforms. So to say that the "threat" hasn't been thrown out there, is disingenuous.

 

[Hawk in SEC Country]

Showing any concern for record gun sales should maybe show you how well the gun manufactures have trained you through their NRA lapdog.

must be all the advertising they don't do.
Record gun sales and gun violence continues to dip.............

 

[hawkeye54545]

What are the "right" reasons? Self defense? Business protection? Hunting? Target shooting? Collection?

Yeah all of those actually. Maybe it's easier to list the wrong reasons. Which is basically to cause harm to others.

 

[Hawk in SEC Country]

Yeah all of those actually. Maybe it's easier to list the wrong reasons. Which is basically to cause harm to others.

And the wrong reasons? Account for 0.00035% of all gun owners......including criminal activity, accidents, and suicides.
But you know.....it's out of control.......(because the media reports on every negative story they trip on)

 

[moral_victory]

must be all the advertising they don't do.
Record gun sales and gun violence continues to dip.............

Oh yeah I bet that is the reason for less violent crime and not our insane incarceration rate.

 

[NoleSoup4U]

???
I'm not sure you're following the conversation.

Oh, I'm definitely following the conversation. If you don't allow people to carry, then you're just making them victims.

 

[Hawk in SEC Country]

Oh yeah I bet that is the reason for less violent crime and not our insane incarceration rate.

So you choose to ignore the study that was done by Harvard in 2007 and multiple studies since then that show statistically what I've stated.. I guess that's your prerogative. Gun Murders are at their lowest point since 1981. Gun Robberies are down, and continue to drop. Aggravated assaults using guns is down. Ownership is at it's highest since 2001. Cities that have C&C permits and open carry continue to see the lowest gun violence rates in the country.......and our "gun free zone" cities continue to see the highest rates of murder and assault by guns. Care to explain that?

It has NOTHING to do with out incarceration rates...and i don't think you'll find any studies that suggest that.........

Legal gun ownership is not the problem in this country. Figure out how to get the guns out of the hands of the criminally minded and the insane.........then we can have a discussion.

 

[icu81222]

Fear mongering by the NRA and the gun industry has been the greatest gun salesmen in history.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...mits-/&usg=AFQjCNEYJor9tzaU5vlToP2SFfa0a9Z0Eg

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ial-calling-u-s-gun-laws-a-national-disgrace/

You guys blaming the NRA and irrational fear because "no one wants to take your guns" are no longer valid talking points for you. So you can stop that bullshit now.

The left is out front and center wanting to ban guns. So go **** yourself with using the NRA as your bogeyman. The left is the true bogeyman and Hillary and BHO are the cheerleaders.

Weak

 

[icu81222]

Actually, irrational fear is the best gun salesman. Fear of Obama taking your guns and fear of the boogeyman.

Same applies to you.

 

[icu81222]

Showing any concern for record gun sales should maybe show you how well the gun manufactures have trained you through their NRA lapdog.

Stop using that bogus crutch. It is proven that the left wants to ban guns and are finally vocalizing it front and center instead of slithering under rocks attempting to take away rights behind closed doors and denying their actions.

Those days are over.

 

[icu81222]

Who said I cared? Who said I'm anti-gun? This irrational fear that everybody is out to get your guns is exactly what I'm talking about.

I have two neighbors who are military, and it makes me quite comfortable knowing they have quality guns and are well trained.

Again, it's not "irrational fear". It's fact. The left wants to ban guns and take away rights.

Just like Obama's attempt to take away 2a rights to anyone whose name they put on a list with no due process. No evidence. Just put on a list
A list that has proven to be extremely inaccurate. Extremely prone to abuse and misuse.

We can't trust the left with the IRS how the hell can we trust you guys with 2a rights?

Answer? We cant.

 

[icu81222]

And that Hillary has openly talked about gun confiscation in her stump speeches........ Obama has openly talked about bans on certain weapons platforms. So to say that the "threat" hasn't been thrown out there, is disingenuous.

Not to mention the NY times with a front page editorial calling for banning guns. The first front page editorial since before the world wars. (Not much has happened since then, right? Nothing else worth a front page editorial. ...right?)

 

[BrianNole09]

Why would the average guy living in suburbia need to own a gun? Statistically, it makes him and his family less safe.

It must be ignorance or fear or a combination of both.

 

[moral_victory]

So you choose to ignore the study that was done by Harvard in 2007 and multiple studies since then that show statistically what I've stated.. I guess that's your prerogative. Gun Murders are at their lowest point since 1981. Gun Robberies are down, and continue to drop. Aggravated assaults using guns is down. Ownership is at it's highest since 2001. Cities that have C&C permits and open carry continue to see the lowest gun violence rates in the country.......and our "gun free zone" cities continue to see the highest rates of murder and assault by guns. Care to explain that?

It has NOTHING to do with out incarceration rates...and i don't think you'll find any studies that suggest that.........

Legal gun ownership is not the problem in this country. Figure out how to get the guns out of the hands of the criminally minded and the insane.........then we can have a discussion.

Cool beans

 

[icu81222]

Why would the average guy living in suburbia need to own a gun? Statistically, it makes him and his family less safe.

It must be ignorance or fear or a combination of both.

That's your problem. You don't like guns so you think YOU KNOW what is best for everyone. That you are smarter than the rest. Sorry bub. Your arrogance, fear and insecurity mean nothing to me.

My family is much more safe knowing that I can protect them if I ever had to. I likely and hopefully never will have to but just knowing I can is what is important.

Statistically, I will likely never need a fire extinguisher either but I have one of those too


Ask those folks in San Bernardino if they would have preferred that 1 or 2 people in that room would have been armed.

As I said before, guys like you are the ones I think about after a shooting. I always hope that if there have to be a victim that the victim was an anti gunner like you and that your last thoughts were "I wish I had a way of protecting myself right now "

 

[icu81222]

Cool beans

That my friends is the extent of the liberal, gun grabbing argument. BAU

 

[moral_victory]

That my friends is the extent of the liberal, gun grabbing argument. BAU

Right. I only came here to rile up arb, but his counterparts got all excited. I'm most certainly not coming for your guns. Gun enthusiasts getting enthusiastic BAU

 

[BrianNole09]

That's your problem. You don't like guns so you think YOU KNOW what is best for everyone. That you are smarter than the rest. Sorry bub. Your arrogance, fear and insecurity mean nothing to me.

My family is much more safe knowing that I can protect them if I ever had to. I likely and hopefully never will have to but just knowing I can is what is important.

Statistically, I will likely never need a fire extinguisher either but I have one of those too


Ask those folks in San Bernardino if they would have preferred that 1 or 2 people in that room would have been armed.

As I said before, guys like you are the ones I think about after a shooting. I always hope that if there have to be a victim that the victim was an anti gunner like you and that your last thoughts were "I wish I had a way of protecting myself right now "

Yiur family is much less safe since you own a gun. You're much more likely to shoot them than an intruder.

Sorry you hate unpleasant facts that don't fit your agenda.

 

[icu81222]

Right. I only came here to rile up arb, but his counterparts got all excited. I'm most certainly not coming for your guns. Gun enthusiasts getting enthusiastic BAU

Maybe YOU aren't coming for guns but the clowns you voted for and will be voting for certainly are.

You can claim that all you want but the facts are, your media and party are no longer hiding it. They want to ban guns. Period. Own up to it