Around 40% of Americans live in gun households, with 32% owning guns mainly for personal protection; state ownership varies significantly, impacting safety and regulations.
Firearm background checks are used as proxies for gun sales, despite limitations and fluctuations. June 2024 saw the lowest monthly checks, indicating changing trends in gun purchases.
The closing of the "gun show loophole" may further alter background check practices, complicating the landscape of gun ownership tracking in America.
Despite having no official tracking for legal gun sales, background checks provide critical insights into purchasing trends, especially during politically charged years.
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