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June Background Checks as Related To Gun Purchases Up 3.0 Percent
June NSSF-Adjusted NICS Checks Up 3.0 Percent
June Background Checks as Related To Gun Purchases Up 3.0 Percent
National Shooting Sports Foundation
NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The June 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 872,025 is an increase of 3.0 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 846,437 in June 2012.
For comparison, the unadjusted June 2013 NICS figure of 1,270,817 reflects a 1.5 percent decrease from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,290,210 in June 2012.
This marks the 37th straight month that NSSF-adjusted NICS figures have increased when compared to the same period the previous year.
The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks used by several states such as Connecticut, Illinois, and Utah for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases.
Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide a more accurate picture of current market conditions. In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions of firearms sales and transfers on new and used handguns and long guns.
For additional information on NICS or to view a complete set of the current monthly reports, please visit the NICS website.
Questions concerning NSSF-adjusted NICS data should be directed to NSSF at 203-426-1320 or research@nssf.org. Additional research is available at nssf.org/research. NSSF members are able to access historical monthly NICS data by logging in and clicking on “NSSF Industry Research” then “Monthly updates of NICS data.”
About NSSFThe National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry.
Toronto Canada Now Underwater: #TOStorm, #TOFlood
Major parts of the city of Toronto, Canada are now under water as devastating flash floods have struck the area after receiving 90mm of rain within the last two hours. The pictures below show what the area is now going through. Severe thunderstorms that have caused flooding and power outages around the city Monday will likely exceed 100 mm of total rainfall before it tapers off later this evening, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologists from Environment Canada are tracking a slow moving cluster of thunderstorms capable of producing localized flash flooding.
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