Utah NICS Checks & Outdoor Economics: 5-Year Story At A Glance
Utah NICS Checks & Outdoor Economics: 5-Year Story At A Glance Curious how Utah’s outdoor life and the local economy tie into firearm background checks? We analyzed five years of data to see how NICs checks line up with income, jobs, and participation in hunting and shooting sports. Short version: the stronger Utahns’ wallets and […]
Minnesota NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers?
Minnesota NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers? If you’ve ever wondered what pushes firearm background checks up or down in Minnesota, this quick read is for you. We dug into a five-year view of NICS checks and lined it up against everyday forces—income, spending, jobs—and classic outdoor indicators like hunting and trapping. The chart […]