Record-breaking low gun sales recorded in July 2025, marking the least purchase of firearms in almost six years.
In a striking display of demand, the week of March 16 to March 22, 2025, saw a new record for the highest volume in a seven-day period, with 1,197,788 firearm background checks. This number surpassed all previous highwater marks, marking a significant milestone in the firearm industry.
This surge in sales took place during the "new normality" in arms sales observed in 2024, with the Biden administration in charge. The United States government was led by President Joe Biden until January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president, marking the start of his second term.
The month with the most background checks for firearm sales ever recorded was in March 2020, with 2.3 million checks completed. The increase in firearm sales started months before the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, indicating a broader trend in consumer behaviour.
The seven-figure sales streak began in August 2019, and the NSSF reported in August 2024 that the five years of million-plus monthly background checks included record-setting years for lawful firearm ownership. However, July 2025 sales decreased by 8.1 percent compared to July 2024, with approximately 1,064,790 firearm purchases.
It is important to note that the figures provided by the NSSF do not include firearm purchases from the 28 states that have alternative permits, which allow permit holders to purchase firearms from licensed dealers without additional NICS background checks for those transfers. This means that the actual number of firearm sales could be even higher.
Major gunmakers and suppliers understand a "new normal" in demand is on the horizon. The NSSF, in a blog post, wrote that these record-setting years for lawful firearm ownership have been included in the five years of million-plus monthly background checks.
Despite the decline in sales in July 2025, the mid-term election is more than a year off, and it remains to be seen if this trend will continue or if it was a temporary dip. It's also worth noting that street riots no longer routinely strain law enforcement resources, and supply chains have returned to relative normalcy.
As we move forward, it will be interesting to monitor the trends in firearm sales and understand the factors driving this demand. With a Second Amendment-friendly administration in place, it's clear that the firearm industry will continue to be a topic of interest for many Americans.
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