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Article Date: January 2026
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NICS Checks Finish 2025 Lower


Firearms sales ended the year with a whimper as total NSSF-adjusted NICS FBI background checks dipped 3.4% last month to 1,587,049 from 1,642,270. NSSF’s adjusted NICS numbers back out checks for concealed carry weapons permits and checks from active CCW permit databases to more accurately reflect gun sales. For the full year, ... Log in to view full article.

 


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