OH MY GUNS - Dec. 2020 Background Check Numbers!

Published on January 14, 2021
Duration: 7:33

This video analyzes the December 2020 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) data, revealing record-breaking numbers for the year. It highlights that 2020 saw 39.7 million background checks, a significant increase over previous years, and that every month in 2020 set a new record. The analysis emphasizes that while NICS numbers aren't a direct one-to-one correlation with firearm sales, they serve as a strong indicator of market activity.

Quick Summary

December 2020 recorded 3,937,066 NICS background checks, making it the highest single month ever in US history. The entire year of 2020 saw 39.7 million checks, a significant increase over previous years, indicating unprecedented demand in the firearm industry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 00:07December Background Check Numbers
  3. 00:37NICS System History
  4. 00:48Milestones in Background Checks
  5. 01:14Obama's Second Term Impact
  6. 01:18Surpassing 3 Million Checks
  7. 01:262020: A Record Year
  8. 01:35Monthly Check Breakdown
  9. 02:14January 2020 Checks
  10. 02:16February 2020 Checks
  11. 02:19March 2020 Checks (COVID Spike)
  12. 02:26April 2020 Checks
  13. 02:30May 2020 Checks
  14. 02:32June 2020 Checks
  15. 02:36July 2020 Checks
  16. 02:38August 2020 Checks
  17. 02:40September 2020 Checks
  18. 02:41October 2020 Checks
  19. 02:51November 2020 Checks
  20. 02:54December 2020 Checks (Record Month)
  21. 03:04December vs. June 2020
  22. 03:11December 2020 vs. 2019
  23. 03:20Yearly Totals Analysis
  24. 03:361998 Yearly Total
  25. 03:471999 Yearly Total (Columbine Year)
  26. 04:062000-2004 Yearly Totals
  27. 04:15Assault Weapons Ban Sunset Impact
  28. 04:192005-2008 Yearly Totals
  29. 04:302009-2013 Yearly Totals (Obama Era)
  30. 04:542014-2019 Yearly Totals
  31. 05:132020 Yearly Total (Record Shattered)
  32. 05:222020 vs. 2019 Comparison
  33. 05:30Comparing Checks to World Populations
  34. 05:39December Total Population Comparison
  35. 05:52Yearly Total Population Comparison
  36. 06:04Country Population Comparisons
  37. 06:18Local County Population Comparison
  38. 06:272020: An Insane Year
  39. 06:30Global Events of 2020
  40. 06:5040 Million Checks: A Statement
  41. 06:56Viewer Engagement: Reasons for Purchases
  42. 07:09Call to Action: Share & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the total NICS background checks in December 2020?

December 2020 saw a record-breaking 3,937,066 NICS background checks. This figure surpassed all previous monthly records, highlighting a significant surge in firearm-related transactions at the end of the year.

How many NICS background checks were conducted in the entire year of 2020?

In 2020, a total of 39.7 million NICS background checks were performed. This represents an increase of over 11 million checks compared to 2019, marking 2020 as the strongest year ever for the firearm industry based on this metric.

Are NICS background check numbers a direct count of firearms sold?

No, NICS background check numbers are not a direct one-to-one correlation with actual firearms sold. One check can cover multiple firearms, and not all states mandate a background check for every firearm purchase.

What factors contributed to the spike in background checks in 2020?

The significant increase in NICS background checks in 2020 is attributed to several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, societal uncertainties, and the presidential election campaigns, all of which appeared to drive demand for firearms.

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