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Utah leads states in gun sale growth over past decade, study shows
KSL.com ^ | 10/17/2019 | Graham Dudley

Posted on 10/17/2019 3:38:27 PM PDT by LiberalismDestroys

As lawmakers heard statistics Wednesday on the state of gun crime in Utah, a new study shows Utah’s rate of gun ownership has increased more than any other state over the past decade. The study, conducted by Security.org using FBI background check data, said Utah’s rate of gun sales per 1,000 adults grew 80.4% between 2009 and 2018. Only the District of Columbia, which recorded a jump of over 600%, had a greater increase — which is likely tied to the Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller, striking down the district’s most restrictive gun laws.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Utah
KEYWORDS: gunsales; utah
I would bet Utah leads in food storage and disaster prep also.
1 posted on 10/17/2019 3:38:27 PM PDT by LiberalismDestroys
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To: LiberalismDestroys

And their marshmallow senate critter RINOmney will sell them out in a New York second.


2 posted on 10/17/2019 3:42:13 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: LiberalismDestroys

I’m sure Mitt will get right on a fix for this.


3 posted on 10/17/2019 3:42:33 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (This space for rent.)
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To: LiberalismDestroys

I did my part by adding about 30 guns to my collection during the same time frame. Please join with me in mourning the recent tragic loss of my entire collection, including 10,000 rounds of ammo, in a horrific boating accident.

P.S. I’m getting Uncle Mitt (he’s my wife’s fourth cousin) a new set of knee pads for Christmas. He’s worn the old ones completely out in less than a year.


4 posted on 10/17/2019 4:28:22 PM PDT by Auntie Dem (Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Terrorist lovers gotta go!)
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To: LiberalismDestroys

Come get us, Beto. Effin puuussy. You to Nancy. Chuckie. Just start knocking on doors and collect ‘em.


5 posted on 10/17/2019 4:30:58 PM PDT by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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To: LiberalismDestroys

Yes, the mormon church pushes prepping. Mormons also believe that they will take over the world economy before end times can begin.


6 posted on 10/17/2019 4:40:01 PM PDT by Pollard (If you don't understand what I typed, you haven't read the classics.)
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To: Auntie Dem

LOL!

You go, Auntie!


7 posted on 10/17/2019 5:12:42 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it")
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To: Pollard

I don’t know about ‘taking over the world economy’.

But keeping a year or so of prep ready isn’t a bad idea, considering the times in which we are living.

I’ve just never seen exactly WHY the Mormons, in particular, do this.

Is there a Biblical reference from which they derive the practice, or does this come down as doctrine from their contemporary leaders?


8 posted on 10/17/2019 5:23:17 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it")
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To: LiberalismDestroys

I bought all the guns and ammo that my family can handle during the Obama years.I guess I’m waiting for great grandchildren to continue my purchases.


9 posted on 10/17/2019 5:24:58 PM PDT by Starstruck (I'm usually sarcastic. Deal with it.)
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To: Da Coyote


And their marshmallow senate critter RINOmney will sell them out in a New York second.”
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To me, it’s absolutely astounding that the good citizens of Utah elected Romney in the first place. Yeh, I know the family brand is strong there. But, Utah folks have a reputation as Uber conservative. Wish they would mount an impeachment or recall drive against him. Do themselves and the country a huge service.


10 posted on 10/17/2019 5:39:29 PM PDT by snoringbear (,W,E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: LiberalismDestroys

They only vote for open borders Bush League Republicans, so they’re just preparing for becoming North Mexico.


11 posted on 10/17/2019 6:26:51 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents_Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Jamestown1630

“ I’ve just never seen exactly WHY the Mormons, in particular, do this.”

Probably because they seem to get kicked out of wherever they live with some regularity.

L


12 posted on 10/17/2019 6:32:15 PM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Lurker

It doesn’t seem like that’s the case today.


13 posted on 10/17/2019 7:20:01 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it")
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To: LiberalismDestroys

Mormons are very well known preppers.


14 posted on 10/17/2019 7:38:25 PM PDT by vpintheak (I donÂ’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul. - Toby Mac)
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To: LiberalismDestroys

Story from Salt Lake TV station this morning - 22 gang members busted for selling drugs in the valley. They show five of them on the screen. Gee - i just can’t figure out what they have in common. Anyhoo the ACLU will have a fit over this.


15 posted on 10/18/2019 6:59:02 AM PDT by utax
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