Gun sales in America have experienced a notable decline, dropping from over 20 million purchases in 2020 to 15.3 million in 2024. Contributing factors include economic inflation and historical trends where sales tend to decrease during Republican administrations. Despite this drop, gun sales remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. Certain states show more substantial declines, with some reporting reductions over 10%. This situation highlights a shifting landscape in American firearm purchasing, even as the country maintains more guns than people.
Gun sales have declined significantly from peaks during the pandemic, with Americans purchasing only 15.3 million firearms in 2024, down from over 20 million in 2020.
Factors contributing to the decline in gun sales include rising inflation and the historical trend of reduced sales when Republican administrations are in office.
Despite the drop in sales, America still holds the title of having more guns than people, highlighting a persistent cultural attachment to firearms.
Certain states have experienced even greater declines in gun sales, with some reporting drops of over 10%, emphasizing varying trends across regions.
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