US Gun Sales Resume Climb Amid Democrats’ Heightened Gun Control Talk

US Gun Sales Resume Climb Amid Democrats’ Heightened Gun Control Talk
A man shoots an AR-15-style rifle at a shooting range during the “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival” in Greeley, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 12, 2019. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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After a major drop in gun sales following the election of President Donald Trump, sales have picked up again in recent months, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a firearms trade industry association.

Nearly 4.8 million firearms were sold between May and October, an increase of roughly 6 percent from 4.5 million in the year-earlier period.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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