Note quite . . . Actually, it makes bargain hunting even more fun . . . Still, here's the over view:
For gunmakers, tariffs pose the risk of sharply raising costs on imported raw materials, such as copper, steel and aluminum, as well as safety products like gun locks and lockable cases that often are made overseas.
Most of the guns sold in the US come from US-based manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Ruger, but they require components sourced from around the world. The accessories and safety tools included in many gun packages, too, often come from companies that rely primarily on offshore factories. Imported guns mostly come from Austria, Brazil and Turkey, according to a 2024 report on firearm commerce from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Gun store operators wait out trade war, minor firearm impacts expected
President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs have rippled through large swaths of the American economy.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/gun-store-operators-wait-out-trade-war-minor-firearm-impacts-expected
And here's a much better report than anything from the local news . . .
US gunmakers scrambling to adapt to Trump's uncertain tariff threats
The gun industry relies on materials from overseas, which could be subject to punishing tariffs that drive prices higher
Developing . . .
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