For the past several years, America has been experiencing a self-defense awakening. Across every region of the country, an increasing number of Americans are opting to responsibly carry a firearm to protect themselves and their families.

This right is more essential than ever before. Recent tragedies have shown that lives might have been saved, or violence prevented altogether, had victims or bystanders been lawfully carrying a concealed firearm.

To put this into context, in 2024, more than 15.2 million background checks were processed through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, marking the 65th consecutive month with more than 1 million checks. This underscores a sustained commitment to responsible firearm ownership after pandemic-level highs.

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