NSSF adjusted background checks Archives

Continued Gun Control Threats Spur 1.6 Million Gun Sold in November

December 5, 2023 by Dan Zimmerman

The old man in the White House keeps yammering on about the need for another “assault weapons” ban. This week, Senate Democrats obliged him by introducing yet another doomed bill to do that. Last night, Chuck Schumer said he’ll bring the bill to the floor to make Republicans vote on it (we’re sure red state … Read more

Gun Sales Tick Back Up in October With Over 1.3 Million Adjusted Background Checks

November 3, 2023 by Dan Zimmerman

The gradual slide in gun sales may have reached a bottom. The NSSF’s adjusted background check numbers for October was up more than 8% from the year-ago total. In other words, the gun industry may have found the new post-pandemic floor in the demand for guns. News of war in Israel and threats of violence … Read more

New Normal: Americans Bought Another 1.7 Million Guns in December, 4.5 Million in the Fourth Quarter

January 4, 2023 by Dan Zimmerman

Some will look at December’s adjusted background check (gun sales) total and note that it’s lower than five other Decembers in the past decade. Others will see more than 1.7 million civilian-owned firearms — over 4.5 added in the fourth quarter — and see that Americans’ desire for gun ownership is still quite healthy. As … Read more