'She gets Louis Vuitton bags, he gets firearms'

[livingston]

'She gets Louis Vuitton bags, he gets firearms'
FBI statistics suggest that December is the busiest month for gun sales - why?

It's a cold Tuesday morning in Chantilly, Virginia, but Blue Ridge Arsenal buzzes like any busy store in December.

Music plays. The tree sparkles. Customers wish each other Happy Christmas.

There are some differences, though.

Firstly, Bing Crosby is drowned out by the bang-bang from the firing range, out back.


Secondly, the lights on the tree are made from shotgun shells.
When buying from a licensed dealer in the US, customers must pass an FBI background check.

Since 1998, when the system began, December has been the busiest month in all but two years (2008 and 2013).

For Mark Warner, the sales rep, the reason is obvious. "It's holiday giving," he says.

Giving someone a gun for Christmas may seem strange to non-Americans. But here, it's the equivalent of…?

"Diamonds," interjects Mark.

"I got customers who are husband and wife. She gets Louis Vuitton bags, he gets firearms.

"That's their gift giving to each other."

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[Saltwater60]

I bought my wife 1 carat diamond earrings and she bought me a benchmade knife. I still think I made out better.

 

[Catskillkid]

I bought my wife 1 carat diamond earrings and she bought me a benchmade knife. I still think I made out better.

Well I guess if you're cutting glass the diamonds might be more practical but otherwise I'd say the benchmade is the way to go for most cutting purposes.

 

[Darth]

"Firstly, Bing Crosby is drowned out by the bang-bang from the firing range, out back."

And if it was Bill Cosby the sound would be drowned out by the roofies.