Illinois NICS Checks and the Economy: What a 5-Year Correlation Dashboard Reveals

Illinois NICS Checks and the Economy: What a 5-Year Correlation Dashboard Reveals If you’ve ever wondered what really moves firearm background checks in Illinois, this five-year correlation view lays it out in plain sight. Our Tableau-style chart compares NICS activity—Total, Adjusted, Handgun, and Long Gun checks—against economic and recreational indicators like employment, personal income, consumer […]
Connecticut NICS Background Checks: What’s Tied To Demand Over The Last 5 Years

Connecticut NICS Background Checks: What’s Tied To Demand Over The Last 5 Years What’s really moving firearm demand in the Nutmeg State? We dug into a five-year view of Connecticut NICS background checks and compared them with everyday economic and outdoor indicators. The dashboard shows where the relationships look meaningful—and where they don’t. Below, I […]