May 2026 NICS Checks Show Gun Demand Rising as NFA Numbers Surge

Summary

NSSF-adjusted NICS checks for May 2026 reached 1,105,758, a 3.2% increase from May 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Meanwhile, NFA checks surged by 100.4% in May 2026 to 146,551, following the removal of the $200 tax on suppressors and SBRs. Texas, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina were the top states for NFA checks.