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Gun sales may ebb and flow, but America\u2019s appetite for firearms is holding strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) just released<\/a> its adjusted NICS background check data for June 2025, showing 1,004,986 checks. That\u2019s a slight dip \u2013 down 5.1% from June 2024 \u2013 but still over the million mark, even during the usual summer slowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June gun background checks topped 1 million, showing steady demand even as states push new restrictions and summer sales typically slow down. (Photo: NSSF<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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For context, the FBI\u2019s unadjusted NICS numbers for June came in at 1.9 million, down 2.5% from last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where are folks buying the most guns right now? No surprises here \u2013 Texas, Florida, and California top the list for both handgun and long gun background checks, with Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, and Tennessee also making appearances in the top slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Oliva, NSSF\u2019s managing director of public relations, said the numbers show the resilience of gun ownership despite economic jitters and political pushes to clamp down on rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBackground checks in June remained over 1 million, despite the concerns of economic uncertainty and the usual cycle that NSSF sees in decreased background checks during the summer months,\u201d Oliva said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pointed to states like Colorado, Oregon, and Rhode Island, which are passing or pursuing laws to restrict gun ownership, making it \u201cmore difficult and expensive for law-abiding gun owners<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, he added, the firearm industry is grateful for efforts from the Trump administration to \u201cstand strong in defense of Second Amendment rights and the ability for law-abiding citizens to exercise their rights to keep and bear arms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that NICS checks<\/a> don\u2019t directly translate to sales \u2013 a single background check can cover multiple firearms, and in some states, qualified permit holders aren\u2019t required to undergo a new check for every purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But overall, the data shows that even during the dog days of summer, Americans aren\u2019t slowing down when it comes to exercising their rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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