Gun Industry Insider

In this episode, we unpack Colorado Senate Bill 3’s semiauto ban, effective August 2026, and its impact on manufacturers, retailers, and sales. Plus, we analyze Sportsman’s Warehouse’s 2024 financials, revealing retail trends and strategies. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, join us as we unpack Colorado’s 6.5% firearms tax, effective April 1, 2025. Learn how it affects online retailers with new costs, compliance, and market challenges, plus steps to adapt. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, we dive into the NSSF's latest report on Black American gun ownership, exploring the motivations, challenges, and opportunities for the industry. We also discuss the proposed ATF-DEA merger and its potential implications for gun shops, manufacturers, and the broader firearms community. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, we analyze the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on ghost guns in Bondi v. VanDerStok, examine the ongoing US v. Peterson case and its implications for suppressors, explore Judge Lawrence VanDyke’s notable video dissent on California’s magazine ban, and discuss the FDIC’s decision that could impact banking for the gun industry. While this episode focuses heavily on legislation, these developments are critical for understanding the evolving legal and financial landscape. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, we unpack the ATF’s new leadership and bills like the PARTS Act and ATF Transparency Act. We also explore Oregon’s Measure 114 and dive into 3D printed firearms. Plus, get insights on Olin’s acquisition, Henry’s shift, and a Glock dealer reminder. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, we explore residency rules tripping up gun sales, dissect the new steel and aluminum tariffs raising costs, and analyze the Fifth Circuit’s ruling on handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds. Get the scoop on the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act, how tariffs could hit your shop’s bottom line, and what this Second Amendment win means for the firearms industry. Packed with insights for gun shop owners, reps, and gunsmiths. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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In this episode, we dive into Henry’s game-changing Special Products Division, unpack SAAMI’s newly approved cartridges—7mm Backcountry, 25 Creedmoor, and 338 ARC—and weigh in on the heated 'Shrink It & Pink It' marketing controversy. Plus, get exclusive takeaways from SHOT Show 2025. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the firearms world with Gun Industry Insider!

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Welcome to Gun Industry Insider, the podcast delivering essential news and insights for firearms professionals. In our debut episode, your host Ray dives into Smith & Wesson’s recent 17% sales drop, Watchtower Firearms’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and legislative developments in Colorado and Connecticut. We also tackle safety concerns with Sig Sauer’s P320 pistol, Canada’s expanded firearms ban list adding 179 models, and Oregon’s upheld ruling on high-capacity magazine limits. With over a decade of industry expertise, Ray offers practical analysis for shop owners, reps, and gunsmiths. Stay sharp and informed with Gun Industry Insider.

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