Asian Americans are increasingly purchasing guns to defend themselves amid a spike in hate crimes

Rifles displayed in a gun shop in Salem, Oregon.
AP
More Asian Americans are buying firearms to protect themselves against hate crimes.
The spike in sales comes amid a surge in racist rhetoric and attacks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recent analysis found hate crimes against Asian Americans rose nearly 150% in 2020.
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More Asian Americans are buying firearms to protect themselves amid a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 outbreak, acc