dаta: USA Facts; U.S Census Bureau; Chart Sara Wise/AxiosAfter a spike in violent crime in the country, especially in large cities, the president presented his anti-crime strategy Wednesday.Axios Markets delivers market news that is worth your time. Register now for a free subscriptionWhy it matters: The administration plans to crack down on gun dealers as part of its plan. Gun Violence Archive data shows that the U.S. witnessed mass shootings almost every week this year.The numbers are in: In 2020, Kentucky and Illinois topped the list for firearm background checks per capita and numerically. These checks are an excellent way to measure gun purchases in the U.S.The background check system, which was more than 300,000., prevented a record number of people from purchasing guns last year.Over the years, background checks have increased in number. March was no exception with nearly 4.7 Million.You liked this article? Subscribe to Axios Markets and get more information from Axios.
