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While uniformed Guard members patrolling the streets creates an unsettling visual, some experts say the National Guard is less likely than police to escalate a situation to violence during a protest thanks to centralized rules of force and standards of accountability.

Experts say economic devastation, fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus 鈥� as well as heavy-handed government tactics 鈥� are pushing some Americans toward groups that espouse self-reliance, armed resistance and a dim view of government.

May is the third-straight month with a massive year-over-year spike in sales.

Marking one year since a mass shooting is no easy feat during a stay-at-home order. Virginia Beach is using a virtual event and forget-me-nots to honor the victims.

In many ways life has slowed down during the coronavirus pandemic but gun violence persists, challenging outreach workers who are trying to stop the violence despite social distancing restrictions.

While these programs often have an impact in the year or two after launch, long-term reductions can be fleeting.

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Many gun dealers report an influx of new customers taking home a deadly weapon for the first time. In response, long-time gun owners from across the country are helping these newcomers get some safety training in the age of social distancing.

Retailers sold more than 2.5 million firearms in March, a year-over-year increase of 85%, according to estimates from an industry research firm.

The Department of Homeland Security is advising states to consider those working in the gun industry essential employees during the effort to slow the spread of Covid-19. States are still free to regulate the gun industry as they choose.