Friday, December 02, 2011

WOOT!

Black Friday supposedly set some kinds of records for purchases.

What was left out of the story was that a great many people were simply buying things for themselves that they couldn't ordinarily afford the rest of the year.

And that includes handguns. Lots of 'em.

This is such a heartwarming story.

(wonder if these folks know something I don't. . .)

Opposing Views
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Merry Christmas! Record Number Bought Guns on Black Friday


Data derived from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) shows that November 25, 2011, Black Friday,

Data derived from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) shows that November 25, 2011, Black Friday, had the most background checks for firearm purchases in a single day (129,166) with a 32 percent increase over the previous NICS high (November 28, 2008). Federal law requires FBI background checks on all individuals purchasing firearms from federally licensed retailers.

These statistics represent the number of firearm background checks initiated through NICS. They do not represent the number of firearms sold. Based on varying state laws and purchase scenarios, a one-to-one correlation cannot be made between a firearm background check and a firearm sale.

“More citizens lawfully exercising their Second Amendment right to carry a firearm, coupled with a growing awareness since the Supreme Court’s decisions in Heller and McDonald that the Second Amendment protects an individual fundamental right to keep and bear arms, helps to explain the continuing rise in sales of firearms and firearm-related products throughout the Untied States,” said National Shooting Sports Foundation Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane. “Clearly, Black Friday was a big day for both the firearms industry and our nation’s law-abiding gun owners.”

NICS Firearm Background Checks — Friday, November 25, 2011

Total NICS Checks—129,166 (highest day ever) 32.01 percent over Friday, November 28, 2008

Federal Checks—81,609 (highest day ever) 26.69 percent over Friday, November 28, 2008

POC State Checks—47,557 (4th highest day)

Other Records

NICS Contracted Call Centers—69,497 (highest day ever) 16.30 percent over Friday, November 28, 2008

NICS E-Check—11,953 (highest day ever) 119.76 percent over Friday, February 11, 2011



3 comments:

Benue said...

Smith and Wesson has their earnings report next week. Might be worth a look.

midnight rider said...

lessee here onct.

Model 19-3 1974
Model 36 1968
Model 36-1 1980 (ish)
Model K-22 1952
Model 642 2008
PPK/S 2008

Yup, I'm doin' my part to help 'em out.

Now, if someone wants to get me a model 438 for Christmas (hey kid! You readin' this?) I wouldn't argue.

Since you got me talkin', favorite carry guns (summer) Sig 230 with replacement Hogue Extreme G-10 grips or the Smith 36 with Pachmayr replacement grips.

Favorite winter carry Glock 26 or Ruger SP101.

favorite shooters are Model 19-3, Springfield Mils Spec 1911 or Glock 23.

Or my Winchester 94 Saddle Ring Carbine from 1965. Bit hard to conceal that one, though, and cops get antsy when they see you open carry it.

Epaminondas said...

This article is hysterical