Are Firearms Easier to Obtain? (U.S.)

Firearm applications receivedApplications denied
19998621000204000
20007753000153000
20018068000151000
20027926000136000
20037883000126000
20048133000126000
20058324000132000
20068772000135000
20078836000136000
200810131000147000
200911071000150000
201010643000153000
201112135000160000
201215718000192000
Sources: bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov