From USnews.com…..
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR firearm sales reached a record high in March as the U.S. saw multiple mass shootings.
According to FBI data, the bureau conducted nearly 4.7 million background checks, breaking the record high that was just set in January, another month that was marked with violence and turmoil.
March’s background checks represent a 36% increase from February, which saw about 3.44 million checks. Additionally, nearly 1 million more background checks took place last month than in March 2020.
