Is the gun buying spree over?… The Media would like you to think so…

Published on July 3, 2021
Duration: 5:24

This video analyzes media reports suggesting a cooling gun market, contrasting them with actual NICS background check data. It highlights that while year-over-year comparisons show a decrease, the numbers remain significantly elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, indicating continued strong demand and pressure on inventory. The speaker criticizes the media for presenting half-truths to downplay the ongoing strength of the gun rights movement.

Quick Summary

Media reports suggesting a significant cooling of the gun market are misleading. While year-over-year background check numbers may show a decrease, they remain substantially higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating continued strong demand and pressure on inventory.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Birthday Greeting
  2. 00:20Media Article: Gun Sales Cooling Off
  3. 00:41The Truth About the Gun Buying Spree
  4. 00:54Past Ammo Newsletter Offer
  5. 01:23Deep Dive into Article Details
  6. 01:42Smith & Wesson Stock Performance
  7. 01:59NICS Background Check Data Analysis
  8. 02:25Handgun vs. Long Gun Sales Trends
  9. 02:50High Reference Point from Previous Year
  10. 03:10Media Games and Data Interpretation
  11. 03:47June Checks: Second Best on Record
  12. 04:00Why This Article Exists: Media Narrative
  13. 04:06Gun Movement Growth vs. Left's Efforts
  14. 04:13Federal Gun Control Efforts (Chipman)
  15. 04:32State-Level Gun Battles
  16. 04:45Dousing the Flames of the Gun Market
  17. 05:01Perspective on the Data
  18. 05:04Conclusion: Movement Alive, Media Desperate
  19. 05:14Birthday Message and Farewell

Frequently Asked Questions

Are gun sales declining significantly according to recent data?

While some media reports highlight year-over-year decreases in background checks, the data indicates that sales remain significantly elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. For instance, June background checks were the second-highest on record, only slightly below the surge seen in the previous year.

What is the significance of the 41% drop in background checks mentioned in media reports?

The 41% year-over-year drop in adjusted NICS background checks for June is often presented in isolation. It's crucial to note that this figure is compared against an exceptionally high benchmark from the previous year, which saw a 178% increase in handgun background checks over 2019.

How do handgun sales compare to long gun sales in recent trends?

In June, handgun background checks, which constitute the majority of Smith & Wesson's firearm sales, were down 47% year-over-year. Long gun background checks saw a decrease of 35% during the same period.

What does the current level of background checks imply for firearm and ammunition availability?

Despite year-over-year decreases, the number of background checks remains substantially higher than historical norms. This sustained demand continues to put pressure on ammunition production and firearm inventories, making them harder to find.

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