Saturday, April 26, 2014

Increased Manufacture of Firearms Fueled by Increased Interest in Hunting? Hardly!


Line graph and table source:  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


Age requirements for a hunting license vary from state to state.  (National Conference of State Legislatures)

U.S. gun industry loads up, thanks to boom in buyers,  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/25/2014)

We have words for such "experts".  Experts differ on the reason for the spike, suggesting it is due to safety concerns, fear over possible federal restrictions of firearms or simply increased interest in shooting and hunting. 

Related posts: 
Number of firearms imported into the United States accelerates during Obama's 1st 5 years in office.  (4/26/2014)
Number of firearms manufactured in the United States skyrockets during Obama's 1st Administration. (4/26/2014)

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