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Gun Industry Insider

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Gun industry news for pros—shops, reps, insiders. Stay ahead with firearms products, bankruptcies, legislation in 10-15 min.

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  • Episode 38: August 6, 2025 – Search, Shift, Slump: The Firearms Industry Update
    Aug 6 2025

    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!

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    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.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 37: July 29, 2025 – Discharge, Death, Decision: The Firearms Industry Update
    Jul 29 2025

    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!

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    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

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    13 mins
  • Episode 36: July 22, 2025 – Reversal, Regulation, Release: The Firearms Industry Update
    Jul 22 2025

    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!

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    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

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    13 mins
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