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Gun background checks hit record high in June, a sign of booming sales, FBI reveals
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Posted on 07/01/2020 5:51:25 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA

Firearm-related background checks reached 3.9 million in June, the most since the tracking system was created more than two decades ago amid multiple crises in the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downfall and protests over police brutality and racial injustice.

The lastest numbers are the most since the FBI began tracking such checks in 1998.

More than 19 million checks -- a key barometer for gun sales -- were conducted in the first half of 2020, more than all of 2012 and many years prior. Gun sales usually see an uptick in presidential election years over fears an incoming president could restrict access to firearms.

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KEYWORDS: banglist; civilunrest; guncontrol; looting; revolution; riots
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1 posted on 07/01/2020 5:51:25 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA
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To: Red in Blue PA

If it ever came to blows, it might go on for a long time. Hoping some sanity will come back to offended. Unplug CNN would help. They have hate speech.


2 posted on 07/01/2020 5:53:50 PM PDT by rovenstinez (.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Due to “protests over police brutality and racial injustice.”

Typical Fox News lies. It is actually due to rampant communists fomenting violent revolution while PRETENDING to be for social justice.


3 posted on 07/01/2020 5:54:39 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

You are assuming that the people purchasing the guns are law-abiding conservatives. We already have firearms (at least I do). My concern is that the people buying the guns are Antifa puke and BLM scum.


4 posted on 07/01/2020 5:57:51 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Red in Blue PA

Did my share today and filled another slot in the 4th safe.


5 posted on 07/01/2020 5:59:54 PM PDT by GreyHoundSailor
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To: Labyrinthos

Well, they have to be law-abiding to a good extent or they would fail the background check.


6 posted on 07/01/2020 6:03:44 PM PDT by meyer (WWG1WGA, MAGA! Derps vs. Patriots, choose your side.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

I noticed a local Walmart has the Savage Axis in 30-06 for $175. I am tempted to spend some of my virus money but am not familiar with it other than it appears to be a 110 action.


7 posted on 07/01/2020 6:04:39 PM PDT by yarddog ( For I am persuaded.)
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To: Red in Blue PA; mylife; Joe Brower; MaxMax; Randy Larsen; waterhill; Envisioning; AZ .44 MAG; ...

RKBA Ping List


This Ping List is for all things pertaining to infringes upon or victories for the 2nd Amendment.

FReepmail me if you want to be added to or deleted from the list.

More 2nd Amendment related articles on FR's Bang List.

8 posted on 07/01/2020 6:05:50 PM PDT by PROCON (Molon Labe)
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To: Red in Blue PA

I picked up a Heritage 22 single action revolver. $120.00 on sale.


9 posted on 07/01/2020 6:07:06 PM PDT by LukeL
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To: Red in Blue PA

It’s rare on FR, but I don’t need any more guns. I’ll get my scuba equipment out if I decide that I do need one. Now ammo, that’s a different story (at 200-plus rounds per day, over half of that .22 LR).


10 posted on 07/01/2020 6:07:44 PM PDT by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: Labyrinthos

That’s a very good and valid point. Probably a false assumption on my part. Thanks for pointing that out.

Indeed, there have been quite a few articles the past few years about leftists buying guns.


11 posted on 07/01/2020 6:18:48 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: yarddog

That’s a great deal, you should go for it.


12 posted on 07/01/2020 6:20:54 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: LukeL

“Heritage 22 single action revolver”

I thought about getting one of those. How do you like it?


13 posted on 07/01/2020 6:20:58 PM PDT by beef (Caution: Potential Sarcasm - Process Accordingly)
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To: meyer

Very few of them have been arrested, let alone convicted. Some have, but there are thousands more who have a clean arrest record.


14 posted on 07/01/2020 6:21:51 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

The John Brown Gun Club, for one. (Go to the web page.)


15 posted on 07/01/2020 6:24:30 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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16 posted on 07/01/2020 6:24:58 PM PDT by PROCON (Molon Labe)
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To: PROCON

Awesome shirt.

Most of the online gun shops have rifles and pistols. Anyone find any bullpup shotguns, let me know


17 posted on 07/01/2020 6:26:56 PM PDT by Bommer (I'm a MAGA-Deplorian! It is the way! It is the only way!)
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To: beef

Haven’t shot it yet. It weighs over 2lbs. Has the standard 4 click hammer. Feels nice and sturdy. Of course it isn’t a Blackhawk.


18 posted on 07/01/2020 6:30:08 PM PDT by LukeL
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To: PROCON

Gee?....I wonder why we AMERICANS stockpile weaponry? Good habit if you ask me...an ARMED society is a POLITE society.


19 posted on 07/01/2020 6:36:23 PM PDT by mythenjoseph
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To: Bommer
Here's the link if you're interested:

https://www.aafnation.com/

20 posted on 07/01/2020 6:36:38 PM PDT by PROCON (Molon Labe)
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