The study is lie.
I have been doing my own informal study since 2008 and gun sales shot through the roof with the installation of Obama as Precedent.
Now that he is gone sales are abysmally low.
I know I purchase and arsenal in 2008 because of him.
Even if the study were correct about the timing of purchases being tied to mass shootings, it really is the language of politicians that compelled many to purchase but, make no mistake, it all started with Obama in 2008.
I agree, Obama was a big motivating factor. But I’d need to see some data that shows sales are down dramatically.
Well, how about this?
“California Department of Justice statistics show that semiautomatic rifle purchases rose from 154,000 weapons registered with the state in 2015 to 365,000 registered with the state between Jan. 1 and Dec. 9 this year. The year began with state lawmakers returning to session vowing to tighten gun-control laws in the wake of last December’s San Bernardino massacre.”
And now sales continue on AR’s that have had their “evil features*” removed. And that gives the owner an added plus because he can also remove the bullet button mag release.
*Evil Features:
1. Collapsable Stock
2. Pistol Grip
3. Flash Hider
#’s 1 and 2 can be handled by the installation of a Thordsen stock
#3 requires exchanging the A2 Flash Hider with one of the many Muzzle Brakes on the market
I have one so equipped, and it’s more comfortable to shoot than a conventional AR.