Kyle Hoellger
Dec 3, 2013
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US Gun Patents Set 35 Year High
Gun sales in the US have been increasing in recent years, with ownership rising among women and the elderly, as more states allow people to carry concealed weapons. Talks by state law makers about restricting gun sales and ownership rights in the wake of several deadly mass shootings is also driving demand. Gunmakers such as Smith & Wesson (SWHC) and Sturm Ruger (RGR) are leading the way with their development of innovative voice-command shooting, rifle scope, and trigger system technologies.