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What's behind the rise in gun sales? C&P
FrancF
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- Gun sales are on the rise across the U.S.
In the month of September alone, the FBI did more than 1 million background checks on behalf of gun dealers. That number is up nearly 12.4 percent since last year.
"The economic climate is uncertain and people are feeling the need to go out and buy firearms for their own protection of their property and for various other reasons," says Jonathan Pirkle, president of Coal Creek Armory.
Statistics also show that many first time gun buyers lately are women.
"I would say we've had an increase of about 40 percent females buying guns, which is a good thing something you didn't necessarily see in the past," Pirkle says.
He adds that ammunition is also a hot item, apparently due to fear that the Obama administration will increase taxes on bullets or enact new gun-control measures.
"That has added to the brisk sales of firearms and ammunition. It has actually caused a shortage of ammunition because a lot of people felt that there was going to be a tax imposed on ammunition or there was a big rush on ammunition leading to a shortage from the manufacturers on up to the sales," Pirkle says.
If you're considering buying a gun, Pirkle advises:
* Make an informed decision
* Look for a reputable dealer
* Make sure you try various sizes and calibers to see what best works for you
* Look into fire arm education courses at your local dealer
In the month of September alone, the FBI did more than 1 million background checks on behalf of gun dealers. That number is up nearly 12.4 percent since last year.
"The economic climate is uncertain and people are feeling the need to go out and buy firearms for their own protection of their property and for various other reasons," says Jonathan Pirkle, president of Coal Creek Armory.
Statistics also show that many first time gun buyers lately are women.
"I would say we've had an increase of about 40 percent females buying guns, which is a good thing something you didn't necessarily see in the past," Pirkle says.
He adds that ammunition is also a hot item, apparently due to fear that the Obama administration will increase taxes on bullets or enact new gun-control measures.
"That has added to the brisk sales of firearms and ammunition. It has actually caused a shortage of ammunition because a lot of people felt that there was going to be a tax imposed on ammunition or there was a big rush on ammunition leading to a shortage from the manufacturers on up to the sales," Pirkle says.
If you're considering buying a gun, Pirkle advises:
* Make an informed decision
* Look for a reputable dealer
* Make sure you try various sizes and calibers to see what best works for you
* Look into fire arm education courses at your local dealer
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Because change is coming.
It already came...on 9/11...and the terrorists won...we let them; we helped them.[xx(][V][V]