What if the government didn’t need to ban your guns to kill the Second Amendment? That’s exactly what’s happening in Connecticut right now, where lawmakers are introducing a bill that doesn’t outlaw firearms—but could absolutely destroy the gun industry as we know it. The strategy? Open the legal floodgates. In the latest video from Colion … Read more
In response to the sweeping gun ban recently signed into law by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, the governor of a neighboring state has released a video inviting Colorado companies in the firearm and ammunition business to “move back to America.” In the video, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte expressed his belief that gunmakers should quickly abandon … Read more
As anti-gun organizations do everything they can to destroy the firearms industry, including siding with Mexico in a lawsuit by that country against American gun companies, an interesting new study shows just how important the industry is to the American economy. According to the Firearm And Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report 2025 just released by … Read more
By Mark Oliva Factories have been humming for the firearm and ammunition industry. Business has been brisk over the past couple months. Even ranges that were forced closed by the coronavirus pandemic are starting to reopen their doors. For two months, America has been cooped up, but life still seems to move at a dizzying … Read more
By Larry Keane The National Shooting Sports Foundation has conducted an anonymous survey of our manufacturer and distributor members, to better assist our members during this time of national crisis. According to the survey results, 80 percent of companies have not closed any facilities in the past month. The vast majority report no cases of … Read more
By NSSF The SHOT Show wasn’t just a showcase for the firearms industry. State leaders are competing for firearms businesses, too. “It’s not just a matter of saying we believe in the Second Amendment. We live the outdoors.” said Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on a SHOT Show TV appearance with Georgia’s Bert Brantley Chief Operating … Read more
By Larry Keane The firearms industry had reason to celebrate in 2019. NICS checks are now increasing, opportunity arose and the National Shooting Sports Foundation is marking legislative victories. Industry indicators show a healthy and robust firearms and ammunition manufacturing industry. This year’s NICS checks consistently beat the pace of 2018 each month since April. … Read more
By Steve Sanetti Our industry has always prided itself in supporting our veterans and we will never let them down because they have never let us down. I just got back from a meeting of my Virginia Military Institute class of 1971 50th (!) anniversary committee, and like at all reunions, the stories flew left … Read more
Notorious conspiracy theorist Rep. Adam Schiff joined forces with Senator “Da Nang Dick” Blumenthal this week to introduced bills in the House and Senate that would gut the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Allowing victims of “gun violence” to sue gun makers who sold their products lawfully would cripple the firearms industry, if not … Read more
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