NICS Checks Return to Growth in October
NSSF’s adjusted NICS FBI background checks jumped 7.9% to 1,402,422 in the seasonally important month of Oct. from 1,299,312, the eighth month to show growth in 2026, which is up 3.6% year to date. NSSF’s adjusted NICS checks back out checks for concealed carry weapons permits and checks from active CCW permit databases to more accurately reflect gun sales. ... Log in to view full article.