Gun Sales Soared After the Midterm

By Cassandra McBride at Ammo.com

Ammo sales increased substantially following midterms and the prior geopolitical discourse between October 27th and November 5th, 2026.

Here are a few key facts we found interesting:

• From October 27th through November 5th, 2026, ammo sales more than tripled (+233% rounds sold).
• Rifle and shotgun ammo led the surge in ammo orders, while specialty hunting calibers increased only slightly.
• Online orders for 5.56/223 Rem cartridges increased by 289% during the preparedness warning period, and 516% after the midterm elections.
• Buyers spent 41% more per order on November 4th, 2026, than in the previous baseline period.

If you find this information as interesting as we do, please read and share the full report linked here.