The Brady Campaign tried to brush off recent rocketing firearms sales to "fewer and fewer people buying more and more guns." While I wish I had the funds to be that much of a factor in such a significant increase, sadly it's not the case.
Less people buying guns?
A 16% increase in state issued FOID cards in Illinois. Uh, that would be people new to the gun owning process. And not only that, but willing to go through the insanity that is the Illinois system to say "mommy may I" just to own one. Aw, Brady, your own bastion of all the gun control laws you deem holy is having to report the numbers. They sure are hard to argue with and I'm sure it pains Chicago to see law-abiding citizens exercising some rights. Note as well that the new FOID card recipients are "snubbing their noses at the city ordinance because they believe the registration process is too onerous." That should make an interesting court case as well.
The folks in WI are probably upping those numbers too. Being able to carry has had to had an effect. I am going to do what I can to add to the reoccurring buying market though:)
ReplyDeleteYou go, Girl. Do what you can to bring more into the fold. I'm taking a new one out this weekend! We're winning.
DeleteI hearya AGirl unfortunately my bank acct disagree's lol - Oh and 45er looks like i'm finally caught up on your blog - loving it lol now off to the next one 8D
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to go through it. AGirl has a great story and is a great ambassador for the cause.
DeleteI'm hearing total NICS checks are up by an average of 100,000 per month... :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic number. I only accounted for 1 this month, but the funny thing is mine won't show up in NICS since I have a license to carry a firearm. Think about that, those numbers aren't even included. It's pretty incredible.
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