Handgun imports slipped 1% in June to 216,250 units, according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF, with pistol imports flat at 192,988 units and revolvers declining 9% to 23,262 units. Overall, handgun imports were down 15% in the second quarter to 758,609. Rifle imports fell off 4% to 65,490 units; however, shotgun imports ticked up 7% to 89,511. Ammo demand was also soft, with other cartridges declining 41% to 170.9 million units and shotshell imports dropping 18% ... Log in to view full article.
