"Firearms and ammunition sales are strong this week as many gun stores are quickly trying to restock inventory. In addition to a jump in guns and ammunition sales, requests for body armor have also accelerated in some places. "This is why, during national emergencies, gun and ammunition sales go up. The rise in gun sales is the practical nature of Americans coming out." Anytime there is an increased awareness for personal responsibility for health and safety placed on the American public, there is a rise in gun and ammunition sales," Poole explained.

Source: Fox News March 18, 2020 18:22 UTC