Gun background checks soar to record in March following mass shootings and gun-control bills
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The FBI conducted a record number of background checks for firearm purchases in March, a month with several prominent mass shootings that reignited America's conversation about gun control.
Guns flew off store shelves after shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado, last month that left more than a dozen people dead in each attack. Those shootings coincided with a pair of gun-control bills passed by the US House of Representatives. Also, millions of Americans received thousands of dollars in stimulus checks last month, which helped contribute to the boost in gun sales. About 4.7 million Americans initiated background checks for gun purchases last month -- a 36% increase from February, according to the FBI. Although background checks do not directly correlate to sales, they serve as an indication of Americans' volume of firearm purchases.More Related News