While nearly all other businesses abided by the shelter-in-place order advising residents to stay off the streets, some gun stores answered spiking interest in gun ownership by opening their doors. Northeastern Firearms in Turner, where Kerr picked out a Glock 43X, typically sells up to 20 firearms on a given day. Since Wednesday night’s shootings, some elected officials in the state have voiced new support for certain gun restrictions. Advertisement“When people fear their lives are at stake and they have nothing to defend themselves with, they’ve come here,” said Jordan, 25. Every third purchase, he said, was an AR-15, the gun that has become well-known for its popularity among mass shooters, ease of use and devastating capabilities.

Source: Washington Post October 28, 2023 19:18 UTC