In this episode, we discuss the recent appointment of Robert Cekada as ATF Deputy Director and its potential impact on firearm regulations. We also cover the DOJ's decision to drop the SBR charge in the Taylor Taranto case, a significant develo...

In this episode, we dive into three new firearm releases shaping the industry: the Springfield Kuna’s innovative roller-delayed blowback system, the Walther PP in .32 Auto’s blend of history and modern appeal, and the Ruger RXM’s value-driven c...

In this episode, we break down the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s PLCAA ruling, analyze March 2025 NICS numbers, and explore the NSSF’s 2024 economic impact report. Learn how these updates affect your business. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the...

In this episode, we unpack the ATF/DOJ’s reversal of Biden-era FFL policies and rule reviews, easing industry pressures. We also explore Canik’s new Mete MC9 Prime pistol and the ATF’s leadership shift to Daniel Driscoll. Subscribe now and stay...

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. Su...

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 firea...

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 gu...

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 d...

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 Gl...

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 ...

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,...

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 ...