Anxiety Over War In Ukraine Leads To Spike In Gun Sales, Concealed Carry Permits

Pittsburgh PA

09 March, 2022

12:50 PM

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By Andy Sheehan, CBS Pittsburgh March 9, 2022 The war in Ukraine has led to fear and anxiety in the U.S., resulting in a spike in gun sales and permits to carry concealed weapons. Ukraine may be half a world away, but at Federal Firearms in Oakdale, the Russian invasion is having an impact on gun sales. "I'd have to say we were very busy these last two weeks," said Steve Lanese at Federal Firearms. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.