Firearms Imports Shot Higher in August
The gains were driven by handgun imports that more than doubled to 338,100 units, including a 119% jump in pistols and a 19% gain in revolvers, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF. Rifle imports were up 53% to 72,506 units and shotguns increased 89% to 115,656. Soaring ammunition demand was also evident, driving a 133% increase in other cartridge imports to 301.1 million units, and ... Log in to view full article.