No, because the data can’t address how many gun owners gave up their guns (willingly or not) in the time period. Or how many gun owners died for that matter. I

No, because the data can’t address how many gun owners gave up their guns (willingly or not) in the time period. Or how many gun owners died for that matter. If first-time buyers made up 40% of sales, a net increase in gun ownership is likely. If it’s much lower, maybe not.