Firearms imports lagged in Feb., according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF, with handgun imports declining 30% to 220,859 units, including a 32% drop in pistol imports to 192,856, while revolvers inched up 6% to 28,003. Rifle imports were also down, falling 11% to 64,514 units; however, shotgun imports improved 5% to 74,063 units. Ammo demand was lower, with other cartridge imports shrinking 5% to 202.5 million units, while shotshell imports ... Log in to view full article.
