Idaho ranks 7th in US for most gun purchases per person, with 78.6 gun purchases per 1,000 people.

Idaho consistently ranks highly in terms of gun ownership, with recent data from 24/7 Wall St. placing the state 7th in the US for most gun purchases per person. This statistic highlights the importance of firearms in Idahoan culture, with self-reliance and constitutional rights, particularly the Second Amendment, deeply ingrained in the state's identity. According to the World Population Review and 24/7 Wall St., Idaho has 78.6 gun purchases per 1,000 people, resulting in approximately 137,864 firearm background checks every six months.

January 29, 2024
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