2020 FBI Data Obtained by Everytown Shows Background Checks Stopped Over 300,000 Illegal Gun Sales -- A Record High, Nearly Double 2019 Numbers - Everytown

Summary

FBI data obtained by Everytown for Gun Safety revealed that over 300,000 illegal gun sales were stopped by background checks in 2020, marking a record high and nearly double the 2019 figures. This information is relevant to gun owners as it will likely be used by gun control advocates to push for stricter background check laws and oppose gun rights legislation.