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What new gun policy changes mean for the firearm industry
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Trump administration has rolled back several gun restrictions, including suspending parts of the National Firearms Act, easing online gun sales, and reducing registration requirements. This regulatory shift is driving industry consolidation, exemplified by Smith & Wesson's acquisition of Savage Arms, which is reshaping market competition and threatening small gun dealers.
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The easing of gun sales rules and ongoing mergers have tilted market power to the largest manufacturers and online sellers. You run a small gun shop and need to rethink your sales channels fast or face being shut out by bigger players.
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