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Firearm Industry Employment Increases Despite Pandemic Downturn

The number of people employed by the firearm industry increased by 10,000 in 2020, in stark contrast to the vast majority other industries that suffered widespread layoffs and unemployment during the global onset of COVID-19.

Firearms Manufacturers Step Up in Fight Against COVID-19

Many firearms manufacturers joined the fight against COVID-19 when the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers, first responders and law enforcement personnel serving on the front line became obvious.

The Counter-Intuitive Business of Guns

Selling firearms is just “different.”

2019 NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer: George Kellgren of Kel-Tec

For 2019, the recipient of the NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer award is a longtime innovator who's still working today: George Kellgren, CEO of Kel-Tec.

Firearm Industry's Economic Impact Increases in 2017

With NICS background check numbers staying strong through 2017, the overall economic impact of the firearm industry continued to rise.

NSSF Reports Record Firearm Industry Growth

The NSSF released a study detailing the economic growth of the firearms industry from 2008 to 2016.

U.S. Firearms Industry Continues to be Economic Bright Spot

A report released earlier this month by NSSF indicates the total economic impact of the industry increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $49.3 billion in 2015—a 158 percent increase.

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