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May 2025 Gun Sales Hold Strong—Only 1.6% Below 2024
AmmoLand ^ | June 11, 2025 | Dean Weingarten

Posted on 06/15/2025 2:28:11 PM PDT by marktwain

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) numbers are in for May 2025. The adjusted numbers show very little change from May of 2024, only 1.6% lower than May of last year. The number of firearm sales is over a million, as calculated by NSSF. While down from May of 2024, May of 2025 is still the sixth-highest number of firearms sales recorded in the NICS system over the last 26 years. According to the FBI numbers, total NICS background checks in May of 2025 were 2.2% lower than in May of 2024, so both sales and background checks have moved slightly lower.

For several years, this correspondent has been calculating and estimating numbers for firearms sales using the raw numbers provided by the FBI. The estimate was handgun checks + long gun checks + other (firearm) checks + 2.5 x multiple checks. The difference between this formula and that used by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been found to be negligible.  Both are estimates and are within a couple of percent. In the future, the NSSF figures will be used. This correspondent is a long-time media member of NSSF.

The rate of decline in firearm sales in May of 2025 was only 1.6%. It is a very small number. As the year progresses, the number of sales recorded by NICS compared to the number of actual firearm sales may go down for structural reasons. The ATF maintains a list of permits that may be used as a substitute for the Brady Law check (NICS check).

Two states have been added to the 27 previous states and Puerto Rico, which have at least one permit that qualifies. Alabama and Michigan have been added to the list after a review by the

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NICS gun sales in May of 2025 slightly less than in May of 2024. Still over a million a month.
1 posted on 06/15/2025 2:28:11 PM PDT by marktwain
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To: marktwain

I’m about ready to buy a Ruger LCP Max 380 ACP 10+1 Pistol for when I’m out in the yard, would probably load it with 5 rounds to keep it light.


2 posted on 06/15/2025 3:06:58 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: marktwain

Smith & Wesson Model 63, and a stainless Ruger 10/22 are on my list if I can find them at a good price new or used. The 63 will likely get a holster and become a hiking companion.


3 posted on 06/15/2025 3:15:25 PM PDT by Antihero101607
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To: Antihero101607

What state do you live in?


4 posted on 06/15/2025 4:45:22 PM PDT by BipolarBob (I don't have any bad habits. I'm good at them all.)
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To: Antihero101607

Oops never mind, you said stainless 10/22.


5 posted on 06/15/2025 4:46:11 PM PDT by BipolarBob (I don't have any bad habits. I'm good at them all.)
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To: Antihero101607

Have you considered the S&W 317? It is the airweight version of the same revolver.

It has an aluminum allow frame, only weighs 11.7 ounces, and is listed at $670 with a three inch barrel.

https://www.sportsmanfulfillment.com/smith-wesson-317-kit-gun-22lr-3-8rd-hivis-sight-synthetic-grip-stainless-finish/?avad=211021_f4232f2bd


6 posted on 06/15/2025 4:51:50 PM PDT by marktwain
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To: marktwain

The model 63 is a basically a 317, but stainless frame, barrel, and cylinder. Years ago I considered getting a 317, but I believe the cylinder is aluminum, and I’m a little wary of the idea. I’d be carrying that with Stingers, Yellow Jackets, Velocitors, or Aguila Interceptors. I also don’t know if the pawl would cause excessive wear or timing issues with higher round counts.

Interestingly enough, I just looked at the M&P 22 Compact (32 oz) I have, and it weighs 7 oz more than the Model 63 (25 oz).


7 posted on 06/15/2025 5:21:49 PM PDT by Antihero101607
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