Market Reaction - Gun stocks experienced a surge following the shooting incident, with Smith & Wesson rising by 670% and American Outdoor increasing by 530% [1] Political & Social Context - The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent figure in the MAGA movement and a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, led to heightened concerns about gun control policies [1] - Local media reported student petitions requesting the cancellation of Kirk's speech prior to the incident [1]