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FBI Says Background Checks on Gun Buyers Surged 70% to a Record 3.9 Million in June

FBI Says Background Checks on Gun Buyers Surged 70% to a Record 3.9 Million in June

The FBI says gun sales are soaring. Data from its National Instant Criminal Background Check System showed a record 3.9 million background checks were conducted in June, surpassing the previous record of 3.7 million in March. Criminal background checks are up over 38% in 2020, with three of the top four busiest months ever occurring this year.