It is interesting enough as it is, but I was really surprised to see Kentucky has 40.2 background checks per 100 population - the next closest state is North Carolina, at 9.8 per 100. Texas is in the range 2 to 4 per 100.
Then I read this:
Man, talk about bureaucratic churn.You might be inclined to think that Kentucky has an irregularly large number of gun enthusiasts, but there's actually a simple explanation. Kentucky's numbers are distorted because gun owners with state-issued concealed weapons permits have monthly background checks.
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