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INDUSTRY UPDATE

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

RetailBI released its December 2025 Firearm Sales Index showing a -16.4% decline for the month and -12.1% year-over-year decrease. The index, powered by Gearfire, provides retailers, distributors, and manufacturers with accurate new firearm sales data from over 2,000 U.S. retailers to guide production and inventory decisions.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC received a $25,000 contribution from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) to support candidates dedicated to preserving Constitutional rights and Second Amendment protections ahead of the November 2026 election. NASGW President Kenyon Gleason and Protect Liberty PAC Treasurer Lawrence G. Keane urged industry members to support the super PAC's efforts.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Silent Steel USA announced that former U.S. Navy SEAL Justin Sheehan has joined as Vice President of Combat Capabilities & Law Enforcement Programs. Sheehan, who served with SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 6, brings extensive special operations and combat medicine expertise. He will lead combat capability initiatives and expand partnerships with military and law enforcement professionals.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Tactical Target Systems is seeking a sales representative group to expand its national presence and strengthen relationships with dealers and ranges. Founder Don Robertson emphasizes the company's commitment to partnering with rep groups that value growth, long-term relationships, and integrity.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

TH Holsters is seeking a sales representative group to expand its national presence. The company emphasizes its value proposition including high-quality holsters at intermediate pricing, space-saving designs for dealers, and simplified SKUs for rep groups. CEO Thomas Heppner states the company is expanding production and seeks partners valuing quality, simplicity, and service.

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Friday, November 21, 2025

NSSF® and its Project ChildSafe® program announced the launch of "Project ChildSafe Salt Lake” in collaboration with Salt Lake City Police Department, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, South Salt Lake Police Department, West Jordan Police Department, Murray City Police Department and Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement as well as various local leaders and organizations.

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Monday, January 6, 2025

On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the nationwide injunction against the CTA Reporting Requirement, which had been previously lifted. This means that the deadlines to file beneficial ownership information reports are once again suspended, pending full review by the Court.

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