Democrat Gun Control Backfires as Virginia Gun Sales Surge, New Jersey Carry Permits Spike

Dave Workman

April 9, 2026

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The article reports a surge in gun sales in Virginia, with 79,846 background checks in March, in response to proposed gun control legislation. Concurrently, New Jersey saw a nearly tenfold increase in concealed carry permits, issuing over 88,000 permits between July 2022 and December 2025, following the 2022 Supreme Court *Bruen* decision, indicating a public backlash against restrictive gun policies.

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