I believe I have this captured somewhere. About 2-3 years ago someone did an extensive study of this, attempting to account for guns before NICS and underground arms provided by our govt / CIA / FBI to cartels and gangs. It was a long read, I recall that. Anyway, I never forgot it, because this person reached the conclusion of 600M - 750M range. Which AT THE TIME was more than double the govt estimate - which we all know are lying sacks of shit, so should be expected to be more than 50% wrong. Anyway, for what it's worth. If I can find it this weekend I'll sent your ways.
I believe I have this captured somewhere. About 2-3 years ago someone did an extensive study of this, attempting to account for guns before NICS and underground arms provided by our govt / CIA / FBI to cartels and gangs. It was a long read, I recall that. Anyway, I never forgot it, because this person reached the conclusion of 600M - 750M range. Which AT THE TIME was more than double the govt estimate - which we all know are lying sacks of shit, so should be expected to be more than 50% wrong. Anyway, for what it's worth. If I can find it this weekend I'll sent your ways.