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The population of the US (327 million) own 393 million firearms, about 46% of all firearms on Earth, and a per capita ownership of 1.2 firearms per man, woman and child.
There are about 268 million automobiles in the US, so there are 1.5 firearms for every automobile in the US.
There are about 268 million automobiles in the US, so there are 1.5 firearms for every automobile in the US.
Just another comparison:
In 2000 (the most recent date I can find a figure), there were an estimated 170 million personal computers.
In the same year, there were 270 million firearms, or 1.6 firearms for every personal computer in the US.
In 2000 (the most recent date I can find a figure), there were an estimated 170 million personal computers.
In the same year, there were 270 million firearms, or 1.6 firearms for every personal computer in the US.
Pricing is definitely a factor. You can buy a shotgun and pistol combo for less than the cost of a computer capable of running the latest generation first person shooter.
There are 50,000 more gun stores than McDonalds:
"14,146 McDonald's (as of December 2016) and 64,417 firearm dealers nationwide (as of September 2017)."
"There are approximately 32,927 more gun stores than coffee shops (31,490 as of December 2015)."
businessinsider.com/gun-dealers-st…
"14,146 McDonald's (as of December 2016) and 64,417 firearm dealers nationwide (as of September 2017)."
"There are approximately 32,927 more gun stores than coffee shops (31,490 as of December 2015)."
businessinsider.com/gun-dealers-st…
