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.
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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.