Gun Background Checks Hit Record in March, Sparked by Coronavirus Fears

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The FBI performed an estimated 2.375 million background checks for gun sales, the record for a single month since the modern background check system was instituted in 1998, according to a new analysis

The proxy for firearm sales hit an all-time high as Americans worry about social breakdown and prisoner releases

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That's terrible.

This is sad especially since I'm sure at least some of these ppl were 'against guns' before this.

Scary. The reasons for the purchases. Why aren't gun shops closed? No way they are essential businesses.

Scientists are working round the clock to find a rifle that can only hit the Corona Virus at 12 paces.

White people specifically White men have issues. And a real discussion needs to be had.

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