Posted on 02/12/2026 3:36:11 AM PST by marktwain
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) adjusted figures for January 2026 show a slight decrease in the number of checks compared to 2025. From the National Shooting Sports Foundation:
“The January 2026 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,198,879 is a decrease of 0.7 percent compared to the January 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,207,557. For comparison, the unadjusted January 2026 FBI NICS figure of 2,172,185 reflects a 5.6 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,299,989 in January 2025.”
As noted by the NSSF, the unadjusted NICS numbers, which include checks for various gun permits and re-checks for the same, are down 5.6%. This is likely a reflection of the increasing “permitless” or Constitutional Carry states.
On a positive note, the NSSF’s report on NFA items saw a massive increase compared to 2025. From the NSSF:
“The January 2026 NFA figure of 206,871 is an increase of 121.2 percent compared to the January 2025 figure of 93,518.”
Other than a slight jump up in 2006 – 2008, the rise in firearm sales reflected in the adjusted NICS figures corresponds to both the Heller decision in 2008 and the election of Barack Obama as President in late 2008. The prominent spikes in sales occurred just after the re-election of President Obama in 2013, the run-up to the election of President Donald Trump in 2016, and the aftermath of the 2020 election during the first year of the Biden administration.
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I’m not 100% sure they’re related, I bought three suppressors years ago, and each time I filled out a 4473 when I went to pick them up but the FFL never called in a NICS.
Do you think the price of suppressors will eventually come down?
I will not ever purchase from someone who needs my info. “Shall not be infringed” is exactly what is meant!!
Yes the price of suppressors will come down. I expect inexpensive suppressors to by on the market by next year, maybe sooner.
I will not ever purchase from someone who needs my info. “Shall not be infringed” is exactly what is meant!!
We have been conditioned to give our information to many.
Pool noodles have been used since they first appeared.
“Yes the price of suppressors will come down. I expect inexpensive suppressors to by on the market by next year, maybe sooner.”
I hope so. Thanks.
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