March NICS Show Steady Gun Demand, While NFA Checks Explode More Than 121%

Summary

The March 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure rose 1.9% year-over-year to 1,412,917, contrasting with a 10.5% drop in the unadjusted FBI NICS total to 2,212,094. A significant highlight was the 121.2% surge in NFA checks, reaching 206,871 in March 2026, as NSSF began separately tracking Form 1 and Form 4 activity.