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COVID-19 outbreak sparks 'explosion' in sales for Canadian gun stores [View all]
COVID-19 outbreak sparks ‘explosion’ in sales for Canadian gun stores
By Betsy Powell
Courts Reporter
Mon., March 16, 2020
3 min. read
Along with a rush on toilet paper, the coronavirus pandemic is also fuelling firearms and ammunition sales, says Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association which represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
“We’re seeing an explosion of ammunition and gun sales over the weekend and even more so today,” Winkel said Monday, adding that this is a typical reaction in “these kind of uncertain times.”
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By Betsy Powell
Courts Reporter
Mon., March 16, 2020
3 min. read
Along with a rush on toilet paper, the coronavirus pandemic is also fuelling firearms and ammunition sales, says Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association which represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
“We’re seeing an explosion of ammunition and gun sales over the weekend and even more so today,” Winkel said Monday, adding that this is a typical reaction in “these kind of uncertain times.”
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