Nearly 5 million Americans bought their first-ever firearm in 2020, accounting for 40% of gun purchases, according to a new survey conducted by the NSSF. The findings are based on responses from surveyed retailers combined with NSSF-adjusted NICS background checks, which correlate closely with actual retail gun sales. The demographics of new gun owners are also much more diverse, with 58% of purchases made ... Log in to view full article.