ViewpointsOpinionBeware: Unsettled Times Like These Spark SuicidesSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintA sign for an emergency phone is seen on the span of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 10, 2008. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesDiane Dimond7/4/2020|Updated: 7/4/2020CommentaryAs a run-up to the Fourth of July, Americans typically buy beer, barbecue meats, and fireworks. This year, as so many have become overwhelmed by the anxiety and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are buying guns at a record pace.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.