Firearm sales were down in December 2025, reflecting a pause that may be attributable to enthusiasts waiting for the official start of the $0 NFA tax stamp that became official in January 2026.

Gun background checks in November slipped noticeably, interrupting the long run of elevated demand that has defined recent years. You are looking at a market that is still large by historical ...

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