Figures show there were 2,495,400 background checks through FBI system . The number of people who died in gun accidents involving guns fell by more than half between 1999 and 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. December was the top record-setting month , with 2,783,765 background checks .
Figures show there were 2,495,400 background checks through FBI system . The data does not indicate exactly how many weapons might have been purchased . December was the top record-setting month , with 2,783,765 background checks .