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High Crime Rates, Overseas Terror Driving Gun Sales Spike

Sales associate Alan Cobian fills out an invoice to finalize the sale of a rifle at Burbank Ammo & Guns in Burbank, California. (AP)

By    |   Thursday, 09 November 2023 07:20 AM EST

With rising crime rates plaguing major cities and the FBI warning that Hamas' terror attack on Israel could inspire a lone wolf to act on U.S. soil, gun experts say it is "hardly surprising" to see an "uptick" in firearm purchases.

Last month, 1.3 million background checks for gun purchases were performed, representing an 8% increase from October 2022.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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With rising crime rates plaguing major cities and the FBI warning that Hamas' terror attack on Israel could inspire a lone wolf to act on U.S. soil, gun experts say it is "hardly surprising" to see an "uptick" in firearm purchases.
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