Firearms Market Update

The second quarter of 2025 has marked a pivotal stabilization period for the U.S. firearms and accessory market, with total gun purchases reaching approximately 4.2 million units—a modest 3% increase compared to Q2 2024. This uptick reflects a post-election normalization effect, strategic Trump administration deregulation, and evolving consumer preferences toward specialized tactical products. For Federal…

The first quarter of 2025 has solidified a multi-year downturn in U.S. firearms and accessory sales, with total gun purchases falling to approximately 3.8 million units—a 12% decline compared to Q1 2024. This contraction reflects broader macroeconomic pressures, market saturation from the 2020–2023 buying surge, and shifting consumer preferences toward specialized products. For Federal Firearms Licensees…