April NICS Report: Gun Sales Steady, NFA Demand Explodes 130%

Summary

The April 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks show a 1.6% increase in firearm sales compared to April 2025, totaling 1,193,428. Most notably, NFA-related background checks surged by 130.3% year-over-year to 190,086, indicating significant demand attributed to the implied removal of the $200 NFA excise tax.