Nearly 2K military guns stolen, some used for violent crimes By Kristin M. Hall, James Laporta, Justin Pritchard and Justin Myers Published Sales of guns, ammo spike amid coronavirus uncertainty It's not just groceries. The coronavirus outbreak is also leading people to grab guns and ammunition. Ron Hoon of FOX 10 Phoenix joins CoronavirusNOW to discuss the pandemic's impact on firearm sales. WASHINGTON (AP) - Pulling a pistol from his waistband, the young man spun his human shield toward police. "Don’t do it!" a pursuing officer pleaded. The young man complied, releasing the bystander and tossing the gun, which skittered across the city street and then into the hands of police.