News & Press https://www.anjrpc.org/news/default.asp Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:17:28 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs May 2026 Gun Sales Climb; Suppressor/NFA Checks Nearly Double Year-Over-Year https://www.anjrpc.org/news/news.asp?id=729742 https://www.anjrpc.org/news/news.asp?id=729742 The NSSF-adjusted NICS figure reached 1,105,758 in May 2026, up 3.2% over May 2025 and the largest year-over-year gain since February. The standout: NFA-related checks hit 146,551, up roughly 100% from a year earlier — a surge largely driven by demand for suppressors. (As always, background checks aren't a one-to-one count of firearms sold.)

May 2026 Key Data Highlights
  • Adjusted NICS Checks: 1,105,758 (Up 3.2% YOY).
  • Raw FBI NICS: 1,780,230 (Down 10.9% YOY, as the raw figures include non-sales permit checks).
  • NFA Checks: 146,551 (Up 100.4% YOY from 73,138).
  • Retail Pressures: Retailers are seeing sustained interest, though inventory pressure has caused dips in specific categories like ammunition (-12.4%) and optics (-14.7%) on a year-over-year basis prior to 2026. 

Why it matters to our members: Steady demand reflects a healthy, growing community of lawful owners and shooters — the people our range and association serve. The suppressor surge is especially relevant in New Jersey, where suppressors remain restricted and are the subject of active litigation (Padua v. Platkin and FPC v. Platkin); national demand underscores why these NJ cases matter.

Status: Data/industry trend — official NSSF-adjusted figures.

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