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 […]

NICS Checks vs. New Jersey’s Economy: What 5 Years of Data Says

NICS Checks vs. New Jersey’s Economy: What 5 Years of Data Says If you’ve ever wondered how background checks for gun purchases move with the Garden State’s economy, this quick read is for you. We pulled insights from a five-year Outdoor Analytics correlation dashboard for New Jersey to see how things like 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 […]

Nebraska NICS Checks: What’s Really Moving the Needle (5-Year View)

Nebraska NICS Checks: What’s Really Moving the Needle (5-Year View) Curious what actually lines up with gun background checks in Nebraska? We pulled a five-year snapshot and compared NICS activity to everyday factors like income, spending, jobs, and outdoor participation. The short story: handgun checks rise alongside household wallet strength and time spent in the […]

Pennsylvania NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers?

Pennsylvania NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers? If you’ve ever wondered what pushes background checks up or down in Pennsylvania, this dashboard from Outdoor Analytics offers a clean look. We dug into five years of data to see how NICS activity (total, adjusted, handgun, and long gun checks) lines up with pocketbook indicators like […]

Idaho NICS Checks: What’s Really Moving the Needle?

Idaho NICS Checks: What’s Really Moving the Needle? Ever wonder what actually lines up with Idaho’s firearm background checks? We dug into a five-year snapshot from Outdoor Analytics and found a few clear (and a few surprising) relationships hiding in plain sight. If you’re in the Gem State hunting, competing, training, or simply following the […]

Michigan NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers?

Michigan NICS Checks: What’s Really Driving the Numbers? Ever wonder what nudges firearm background checks up or down in Michigan? We put five years of data under the microscope to see how NICS checks line up with everyday forces like income, employment, and time spent outdoors. The short version: Michigan NICS checks rise with personal […]

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 […]

Alabama NICS Checks: What’s Driving Background Checks in the Heart of Dixie?

Alabama NICS Checks: What’s Driving Background Checks in the Heart of Dixie? Curious about what’s behind Alabama’s firearm background checks? We analyzed Outdoor Analytics’ state dashboard to see how NICS activity lines up with everyday factors like personal income, consumer spending, jobs, and participation in hunting and shooting. Below, we translate the stats into plain […]

Massachusetts NICS vs. Economy: What 5 Years of Data Say

Massachusetts NICS vs. Economy: What 5 Years of Data Say What do gun background checks in Massachusetts have to do with paychecks, jobs, and days spent outdoors? Our latest Tableau snapshot connects the dots. Looking at five years of data, we see clear patterns between NICS checks, the broader economy, and recreational activity like hunting […]