Handguns Down, Long Guns Up in January Firearms Trade
Handgun imports decreased 21% to 161,173 units to start 2018, with pistol and revolver imports both down, and handgun exports decreased 34% to 21,487 units, also reflecting lower volumes of both pistols and revolvers. Rifle imports surged 84% to 58,237 units while exports fell 8% to 14,177 units. Shotgun imports shot up 45% to 51,895 units and exports were also higher, increasing 39% to 4,664. Ammunition trade ... Log in to view full article.