The BLM movement and allied politicians and district attorneys have hamstrung the police, resulting in more violent crime. If you don't trust the police to protect you and your home, you may buy a gun to protect yourself.
The cited Associated Press article says, "As the pandemic raced across the country in early 2020, the resulting lockdown orders and cutbacks on police response sowed safety fears, creating an “overwhelming demand” for both guns and ammo, Oliva said."
The cited Associated Press article says, "As the pandemic raced across the country in early 2020, the resulting lockdown orders and cutbacks on police response sowed safety fears, creating an “overwhelming demand” for both guns and ammo, Oliva said."