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Which State Is most Dependent On Guns?

Which State Is Most Dependent On Guns?

Take a guess.

On March 15 WalletHub published the results of a survey aimed at determining which state was most dependent on the gun industry. Since we've been publishing reports of the gun industry being in a "Trump Slump" since the new president was elected, we know that…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Male Forensic Scientist Holding an Evidence Bag With a Gun Inside

Violent Crime IS Going Up

The trend has changed.

News reports have been saying lately that more and more people, including women and minorities, are arming themselves. WE reported in late 2016 that violent crime had slightly decreased ("5 Reasons to Carry Concealed in 2017") , although news reports hyping crime makes it seem…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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bullets and gun on counter in retail gun store

Guns Sales Are Down Overall, But Minorities Are Taking Up Arms

Welcome to our new brothers and sisters in arms.

According to FBI statistics, gun sales have dropped significantly since the election of Donald J. Trump. This contrasts the boost in sales gun manufacturers and retailers saw when President Obama was elected. But firearms sellers say they are seeing an uptick in sales from one…
Posted 8 years ago
By Franny McCarthy
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gun rack holding assorted rifles and semi-automatic weapons

Harvard Public Health Reveals Surprising Trends About Gun Owners

Permitless carry and more guns being sold.

Over the last year, states have changed their carry laws significantly. Open carry has increased across the country and the number of public places people can carry their guns has increased. Recently, the NRA has pushed for more states to allow permitless carry. This allows…
Posted 8 years ago
By Jack Hardy
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gun muzzle close up

The Truths of Gun Violence

Let's set the record straight on this.

MMany people believe guns lead to violence. This may seem like a reasonable belief, but it’s untrue. Guns do not equal more murders. Actually, research has repeatedly shown the number of violent crimes has decreased as the number of guns purchased has increased. So, what has…
Posted 8 years ago
By Jack Hardy
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woman wearing goggles with one eye closed aiming a handgun

This Is Why More Women Are Carrying Guns

Any wonder why more women are carrying?

Almost every women has been in a situation in which she was afraid because a man was angry. Some women have even experienced having a man with a gun being upset with her. This is even more frightening. The statistics show that being a female increases…
Posted 8 years ago
By Jack Hardy
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