Gun Sales Surge on Black Friday!

Published on December 2, 2023
Duration: 3:34

This video discusses the significant surge in firearm background checks on Black Friday, potentially setting a record. The speaker uses FBI data dating back to 1998 to counter arguments from gun control advocates, highlighting that background check numbers do not directly equate to firearm sales due to factors like concealed carry permits and NFA item registrations. The core argument is that the sheer volume and growth of civilian firearm ownership make confiscation or significant reduction impossible.

Quick Summary

Black Friday 2023 saw nearly 215,000 firearm background checks, potentially a record for single-day sales. FBI data since 1998 shows consistent annual increases, with over 10 million checks annually since 2006. These numbers include more than just gun purchases, encompassing permits and NFA items, and don't account for firearms acquired without checks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Black Friday Gun Sales Surge
  2. 00:18Black Friday Background Check Numbers
  3. 00:24FBI Background Check Records (Since 1998)
  4. 00:37Debating Gun Control Advocates
  5. 00:51Estimates of Civilian Firearm Ownership
  6. 01:10Annual Background Check Trends (Post-2006)
  7. 01:26What Background Checks Include (and Don't Include)
  8. 01:48Firearms Without Background Checks
  9. 01:56Skewing Numbers in Favor of Gun Owners
  10. 02:04Estimated Monthly Firearm Growth
  11. 02:14The 'Genie Out of the Bottle' Argument
  12. 02:36Addressing Violence: Beyond Disarmament
  13. 02:57Channel Appreciation and Monetization Status

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firearm background checks were conducted on Black Friday?

On the most recent Black Friday, there were nearly 215,000 background checks for firearms. This number suggests a potential record for firearm sales in a single day in the United States.

What do firearm background check numbers actually represent?

Firearm background check numbers do not solely represent firearm purchases. They also include applications for concealed carry permits and registrations for NFA items like suppressors and short-barreled rifles. Furthermore, one check can cover multiple firearms, and some firearms don't require checks at all.

What is the estimated number of firearms in civilian hands in the US?

The ATF estimated around 240 million firearms in civilian hands in the mid-90s. More recent media figures often cite numbers between 250 to 300 million, though the speaker suggests the actual number is higher due to consistent annual increases.

Can firearm ownership be significantly reduced through current gun control measures?

The speaker argues that due to the sheer volume and continuous growth of civilian firearm ownership, estimated at over 2 million new firearms monthly, measures aimed at confiscation or significantly reducing gun numbers are impractical and ineffective.

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