The number of background checks for guns has trended higher in most of the last decade.
We just saw the second best May for background checks in history.
There's lots of interest for rifles and shotguns.
Pistols, which can deliver higher rates of fire, are in much higher demand than revolvers.
The number of new shooters is exploding.
Personal safety and protection is by far the top reason for ownership.
Most new shooters are young.
The rate of gun ownership is back on the rise.
There's lots of competition in this lucrative business.
Regulation is a risk, but there are usually ways around it.
Here's how you can keep track of the numbers on your own.
