The original content of Democracy Now! Headlines appears under the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 License (United States). For more, including their other shows and media, visit www.democracynow.org. January 15, 2013 Gun Reform Talk Sparks Massive Spike in Firearm Sales ------------------------------------------------------ Amidst the push for greater gun control, many across the country are reportedly rushing to buy guns and ammunition before any potential restrictions kick in. An analysis by an industry trade group found December set a record for the number of criminal background checks often conducted before gun sales, suggesting a massive spike in purchases. .