U.S. Gun Sales Reach Record Levels In 2012
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A customer shops for a pistol
A customer shops for a pistol in Tinley Park, Illinois. Gun sales have surged recently with people buying guns for personal protection following the mass shooting in Connecticut. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Cindy Sparr boxes up an AK-47 style rifle
Cindy Sparr boxes up an AK-47 style rifle after selling it at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Americans purchased a record number of guns of guns in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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An AR-15 style rifle sits on the counter
An AR-15 style rifle sits on the counter by Craig Marshall as he assists a customer at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Firearm sales have surged recently. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Firearm sales have surged recently
Firearm sales have surged recently as speculation of stricter gun laws and a re-instatement of the assault weapons ban following the mass school shooting in Connecticut . (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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A selection of AR-15 style rifles
Jason Zielinski shows a customer a selection of AR-15 style rifles being offered for sale at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store in Tinley Park, Illinois. About 47 percent of Americans own guns. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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A customer purchases an AK-47 style rifle
A customer purchases an AK-47 style rifle for about $1200 at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Americans purchased a record number of guns of guns in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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An AK-47 style rifle
Cindy Sparr shows a customer an AK-47 style rifle. Gun sales have surged recently with enthusiasts buying guns because they fear a reinstatement of the assault weapons ban. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Shopping for a pistol
A customer shops for a pistol at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Gun makers have reported a record high in demand. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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