11/05/2026
Could the Democrats' victories in Tuesday's midterms trigger another gun-buying surge?
Gun sales were already showing signs of picking up before the election, with October's fi***rm background checks up 7.9% compared to last year.
Now Alan Gottlieb of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is predicting a surge in gun purchases that could rival 2020, as gun owners anticipate new restrictions from the incoming Democratic majorities in Congress.
There's also the upcoming Supreme Court fight over AR-15 bans, which could add another layer of uncertainty over what gun laws might look like next year.
Full story: https://www.ammoland.com/2026/11/gun-sales-could-surge-after-democrats-win-congress-in-2026-midterms/