Firearms Trade Update for August
Handgun imports for the month decreased 17% to 164,658 units on a 20% drop in pistol imports to 141,622 units partially offset by a 3% gain in revolvers to 23,036 units, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF. Rifle imports were up 7% to to 47,512 units, but shotgun imports fell 10% to 61,206. Ammunition imports were mixed, with other cartridges up 19% to 129.1 million, but shotshells down 25% to 12.5 ... Log in to view full article.