While our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and victims in Orlando there is always a subsequent side reaction.

Today shareholders of Smith & Wesson(SWHC), and Sturm Ruger(RGR) are trading to the upside. This is pretty normal after a tragedy such as this.  It’s usually figured there will be a short term spike in sales as people fear stricter gun laws will be coming down the pipeline. At least that’s what the media states overall.