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Article Date: September 2026
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Firearms Trade Grows in June


Handgun imports increased 23% in June to 265,979 units, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF, with pistol imports up 30% to 249,854 units, while revolvers declined 31% to 16,125 units. Overall, handgun imports were down 7% in the second quarter to 704,119. Rifle imports fell 7% to 61,062 units; however, shotgun imports improved 22% to 108,937. Ammo demand was also soft, with other cartridge imports slipping 7% to 171.7 million units and shotshell imports inching up 1% to ... Log in to view full article.

 


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