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  1. Episode 38: August 6, 2025 – Search, Shift, Slump: The Firearms Industry Update

    08/06/2025

    Episode 38: August 6, 2025 – Search, Shift, Slump: 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 discuss Vudoo Gun Works' relocation to Oklahoma and its impact on affected dealers with pending orders. Finally, we analyze the July NICS background check numbers, marking the first dip below one million in over 70 months. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    14 min
  2. Episode 37: July 29, 2025 – Discharge, Death, Decision: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/29/2025

    Episode 37: July 29, 2025 – Discharge, Death, Decision: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 ruling striking down California's ammunition background check law, analyzing how it eases restrictions for retailers and opens direct shipping opportunities. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    13 min
  3. Episode 36: July 22, 2025 – Reversal, Regulation, Release: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/22/2025

    Episode 36: July 22, 2025 – Reversal, Regulation, Release: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 convertible semiautomatic pistols, exploring impacts on dealers and out-of-state suppliers. Finally, we cover Smith & Wesson's new M&P 15 AXE rifle series, highlighting features that optimize it for suppressed use. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    13 min
  4. Episode 35: July 15, 2025 – Ruling, Restriction, Roadblack: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/15/2025

    Episode 35: July 15, 2025 – Ruling, Restriction, Roadblack: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 analyze the House appropriations bill's rider halting the ATF-DEA merger and its path through Senate reconciliation. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    12 min
  5. Episode 34: July 11, 2025 – Sales, Stamp, Snubby: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/11/2025

    Episode 34: July 11, 2025 – Sales, Stamp, Snubby: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 zero and its effects on retailers. Finally, we explore Taurus's new 817 revolver, its features, and market fit. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    14 min
  6. Episode 33: July 3, 2025 – Anderson, Acquisition, Addition: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/03/2025

    Episode 33: July 3, 2025 – Anderson, Acquisition, Addition: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 down the new Sig Sauer P365 AXG LUXE pistol, focusing on its features and appeal for concealed carry. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    11 min
  7. Episode 32: July 1, 2025 – Regulations, Reforms, and Risks: The Firearms Industry Update

    07/01/2025

    Episode 32: July 1, 2025 – Regulations, Reforms, and Risks: The Firearms Industry Update

    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, SBSs, SBRs, and AOWs, and what this means for the market. Next, we break down the proposed ATF-DEA merger, its goals, and the opposition from pro-Second Amendment groups. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!  Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    11 min
  8. Episode 31: June 27, 2025 – Financing, Financials, Forecast: The Firearms Industry Update

    06/27/2025

    Episode 31: June 27, 2025 – Financing, Financials, Forecast: The Firearms Industry Update

    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 financial results and what they signal for the industry. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider! Send us a text Support for this episode comes from Deluxe Arms, offering custom builds, limited editions, and rare firearms with premium finishes like 24k gold and DLC. Visit deluxearms.com for dealer-exclusive inventory that boosts margins and attracts customers. Find us on X at @GunInsider

    13 min
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