Firearm and Ammo Imports Ramp up in May
Handgun imports jumped 22% in May to 271,335 units driven by a 27% surge in pistols, partially offset by a 26% decline in revolvers, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF. Long gun imports were mixed, with rifles down 5% to 52,546 units but shotguns up 42% to 90,808. Strong consumer demand for ammunition sent other cartridge imports up 32% to 228.2 million units and shot shell imports up 35% to 14.7 million ... Log in to view full article.