Data points to an increase in NC gun sales for 2023

The number of federal firearm background checks in North Carolina -- a proxy for the number of sales from gun dealers -- increased by 19% between 2022 and 2023. Only Hawaii and North Dakota had higher percentage increases.

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These background were checks initiated through National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

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