Virginia Gun Sales Soar Ever Higher Ahead of July 1 Ban
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Summary
National firearm background checks via NICS increased by 1.6% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, reaching 1,193,428 transfers. This national uptick was significantly influenced by a large surge in NICS checks in Virginia, ahead of an anticipated July 1 ban on certain firearms or accessories.
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nics
gun-sales
virginia
market-trends
state-law
background-check
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