Episode 28: June 17, 2025 – Strategy, Shutdown, Sale: The Firearms Industry Update

In this episode, we explore the new voluntary serial number check capability for retailers under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, offering access to NCIC records on stolen firearms. We also discu...

6 Aug 202513min

In this episode, we examine the tragic Sig Sauer M18 discharge incident at an Air Force base, exploring its implications for safety, sales, and Sig's reputation. We also break down the Ninth Circuit's...

29 Jul 202512min

In this episode, we break down the official vacatur of the ATF's pistol brace rule and its implications for sales and modifications. We also analyze California's AB 1127 bill prohibiting easily conver...

22 Jul 202512min

In this episode, we break down the DOJ's decision not to appeal the Fifth Circuit ruling allowing FFL handgun sales to 18-20 year olds in select states, emphasizing risks without ATF guidance. We also...

15 Jul 202511min

In this episode, we examine the latest gun sales figures for June 2025 and the top manufacturers based on 2024 production. Next, we analyze the Big Beautiful Bill's reduction of the NFA tax stamp to z...

11 Jul 202513min

In this episode, we explore Ruger’s acquisition of Anderson Manufacturing and its impact on the budget firearms market, highlighting challenges for retailers and the broader industry. We also break do...

3 Jul 202511min

In this episode, we dive into two major developments shaping the firearms industry. First, we explore the recent changes to NFA regulations, including the removal of the $200 tax stamp for suppressors...

1 Jul 202511min

In this episode, we dive into Watchtower Firearms' financial struggles and their recent DIP financing approval, exploring challenges in the high-end market. We also break down Smith & Wesson’s latest ...

27 Jun 202513min