[jeffersondem]

“80% doesn’t mean much if it’s gun enthusiasts adding to the collection. What is the percentage of new, first time gun buyers?”

That's probably impossible to say for sure.

My guess is those that own several ARs and have several thousand rounds of ammo are probably not buying at today's high prices. They may figure to wait until prices decline before adding to their stockpiles.

If true, the upsurge in gun sales is due to many first time buyers.

[shelterguy]

I stocked up the day after hussein got elected in 2008.

[Eagles6]

Makes sense.