Why Americans Are Getting Concealed Carry Permits In Record Numbers

[Michie]

Concealed Carry Permits: What the Numbers Tell Us

According to a new Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) report, the number of concealed carry permits has surged in recent years – and is up by about 48 percent since 2016 – while since the start of the pandemic there has been a 10.5 percent increase. The overall number of permit holders grew by a record two million, beating out the previous record of 1.8 million that was set back in 2017. The number of American adults with a concealed carry permit is now 8.3 percent.

The number of concealed handguns grew to 21.52 million in 2020. Alabama now has the highest concealed carry rate at 32.1 percent, followed by Indiana at 21.6 percent and Iowa at 16.5 percent.

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Why Americans Are Getting Concealed Carry Permits in Record Numbers

 

[ChavaK]

With the defund the police movement and the big increase in crime this is no surprise.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

It might also be a political statement.

 

[Danthemailman]

My wife and I took CCW class together back in 2020. 8 hour class that was educational and beneficial on gun safety and knowing your rights as a gun owner. I bought my wife a Smith & Wesson 9mm EZ and bought myself a 9mm Glock.

 

[Danthemailman]

With the defund the police movement and the big increase in crime this is no surprise.

No surprise at all.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

My wife and I took CCW class together back in 2020. 8 hour class that was educational and beneficial on gun safety and knowing your rights as a gun owner. I bought my wife a Smith & Wesson 9mm EZ and bought myself a 9mm Glock.

After my class I bought a Glock 42, .380, single stack, 6+1. Light, very concealable with snug high riding belt holster. Added 'pinky' magazine. Had some 'stovepiping' issues when new but after about 50 rounds no problems. Ammo is a bit pricey however.

 

[Danthemailman]

After my class I bought a Glock 42, .380, single stack, 6+1. Light, very concealable with snug high riding belt holster. Added 'pinky' magazine. Had some 'stovepiping' issues when new but after about 50 rounds no problems. Ammo is a bit pricey however.

How much more per box does .380 ammo cost than 9mm ammo?

 

[atpollard]

How much more per box does .380 ammo cost than 9mm ammo?

Federal PERSONAL DEFENSE HST MICRO (JHP) costs exactly the same for .380 auto and 9mm … $35.99 for 20 from the manufacturer’s website.

 

[Danthemailman]

Federal PERSONAL DEFENSE HST MICRO (JHP) costs exactly the same for .380 auto and 9mm … $35.99 for 20 from the manufacturer’s website.

Thanks. I’m glad that I stocked up on 9mm ammo at $14.99 a box a couple of years ago before the price more than doubled.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

How much more per box does .380 ammo cost than 9mm ammo?

I don't know how much 9mm costs but the first 20 round boxes I was able to find cost $32/box. Last week however I bought 5 boxes from the same store at $21/box. The clerk said that they were still having problems getting certain calibers, .380 being one. They do have plenty of 9mm however.