Firearms Imports Expand Triple Digits
Handgun imports soared 162% year-over-year to 417,432 units in Dec., including big gains from both pistols and revolvers, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF. Long gun imports were also extremely strong, with rifles up 121% to 97,951 units and shotguns up 281% to 205,819. As for ammunition imports, other cartridges increased 92% to 969.8 million units and shotshell imports gained 129% ... Log in to view full article.