Highlights
2020 ended with a total of 39.7 million background checks, the highest annual count recorded. Why?
“Government fell on its face in 2020 and left many Americans to arm themselves for self-protection amidst political turmoil and failing institutions.”
Is there a reason to be concerned about escalating guns, violence, and the lack of trust in institutions?
Editorial
In 2018, the Small Arms Survey stated that U.S. civilians alone account for 393 million (about 46 percent) of the worldwide total of civilian held firearms.
This amounts to 120.5 firearms for every 100 residents, Wikipedia.
Per Reason.Com (below), 2020 ended with the highest number of background checks.
Is there a reason to be concerned about escalating guns, violence, and the lack of trust in institutions?