Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF) estimates May 2021 U.S. firearms unit sales at a little over 1.4 million units, a year-over-year decrease of about 300,000 firearms, a 16.8% drop relative to May 2020.
Category: Firearm Industry News
Coverage of events for Fear and Loading by Guy J. Sagi and breaking news of interest to firearm owners.
Joe Harold Graham, Former NRA Publications Executive Director, Passes Away
Joe Graham, former executive director of the NRA Publications Division, died over Memorial Day weekend.
Vaccinated West Virginians Could Win a Gun
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced on May 27 that state residents vaccinated for COVID-19 may qualify for lottery drawings with a long list of prizes, including firearms.
NRA Announces New Dates for 150th Annual Meetings & Exhibits
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce its 150th Annual Meeting & Exhibits to be held in Houston Sept. 3 through 5, 2021.
Comp-Tac Revises the CTAC IWB
Comp-Tac® released its updated and enhanced CTAC™ V2 Holster May 26.
Tasco Unveils New Website and ProPoint Red Dot Lineup Expansion
Tasco®, a leader in superior value optics, has launched a major redesign of its website, Tasco.com.
Meprolight — Upgrade Your Handgun Sights
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you are one of the millions who purchased a new handgun in the past year or so. Should you upgrade your sights?
SIG SAUER Academy to Offer Classes at American Police Hall of Fame Shooting Center
Beginning in June exclusive SIG SAUER Academy course offerings will be taught by the world-renowned SIG SAUER Academy instructors onsite at the APHF Shooting Center.
Firearm Industry Honors Senator Kevin Cramer as Legislator of the Year
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm, ammunition, hunting and recreational shooting sports industry, recognized U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) as the 2020 National Shooting Sports Foundation Legislator of the Year for his determined commitment to protect the firearm industry against discriminatory banking practices and preserving America’s Constitutional rights.
Attorneys General Oppose Biden’s ATF Director Nominee
Attorneys General Oppose Biden’s ATF Director Nominee
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 19 other state attorneys general today called on the U.S. Senate to reject David Chipman’s confirmation as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), citing concerns over his approach to public safety and Americans’ right to keep and bear arms.