Reports say 213 mass shootings have taken place in the U.S. during the first five months of 2022. However, there have been surges in gun sales after mass shootings. What could be the reason behind that, and how difficult will this trend make gun control? Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics at East China Normal University, says the feeling of insecurity, the fear of coming regulations on gun purchases and a deeply rooted gun culture all contribute to the surge in gun sales after mass shootings.