Politics, not violence, increase gun permits, sales [View all]
Politics, not violence, increase gun permits, sales
Numbers show bigger increases in concealed handgun permits, firearm sales after gun legislation discussions
By Sam Lounsberry
Reporter-Herald Staff Writer
Posted: 08/13/2015 07:14:19 PM MDT
Despite heightened awareness of safety since the string of Northern Colorado shootings between April 22 and June 3, neither purchases of firearms nor applications for concealed handgun permits increased dramatically, officials say.
Officials say Larimer County residents tend to flock to arms stores and the Sheriff's Office for firearms and concealed handgun permits much more when gun control is politicized than when deadly violence occurs locally.
"What we've typically seen, if you have an incident like an Aurora shooting, that does show some impact of an increase and an uptick in concealed handgun permits," Smith said. "We actually hear and see a lot more in reaction to discussions about additional gun control."
http://www.reporterherald.com/news/larimer-county/ci_28637799/politics-not-violence-increase-gun-permits-sales
Theres quite a bit more at the link.
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