September’s firearm-sales indicator slipped 2.3%, but NFA checks more than doubled. With ATF now backing away from federal registration and approval requirements for covered items, the suppressor market could be entering a new phase.
Regulatory whiplash is a filter, not a verdict. Five growth moves that let FFL dealers grow revenue regardless of how the courts and the ATF rule.
Part of a key firearms law lapsed after a federal court ruling — and suppressor sales are booming while dealers wait on ATF guidance. Plus: the ghost guns ruling, retail platform news, and compliance reminders for FFLs.
A Texas court ruling that stripped suppressors from federal restrictions has touched off a sales boom — and a wave of confusion over how to legally transfer them. In the week since the decision took effect, manufacturers, dealers, and buyers have reported a surge in demand alongside what Outdoo...
July's adjusted NICS total rose 8.5% year over year, while NFA checks more than doubled. The numbers show how policy—not population alone—continues to drive America's firearm market.
June 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 11.7% from last year, while NFA background checks exploded 177% as suppressor and SBR demand continued to climb.