Why do people buy Firearms?

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The economic principle I’m exploring is “People generally respond to incentives in predictable ways” 

My research question to help me study the economic principle is “When do people find it necessary to purchase firearms?” This article helps me answer this question because it explains what I need to do in order to purchase a firearm in Illinois.

 First, The article published in Pew Pew Tactical titled “Illinois Gun Laws” demonstrates this economic principle because it shows how in order to buy a gun you need a FOID card. You can get a Foid card if you are 18 or above, you can also get one earlier if you have a sponsor from someone who does already have a Foid card but they must be a parent or guardian.

 Second, The article published in Pew Pew Tactical titled “Illinois Gun Laws” demonstrates this economic principle because it shows You can only get rifles when you are below 21, after you reach 21 you can buy anything from pistols to sniper rifles.

 Third, The article published in Pew Pew Tactical titled “Illinois Gun Laws” demonstrates this economic principle because it shows that they conduct background searches for any sign of mental health or criminal acts. There are more reasons why they would prevent you from buying a gun but those are the two most applicable