Dear Valued Customers,
You may have heard about the new tariffs President Trump has rolled out in 2025, and we want to keep you in the loop about how they might affect the gun community—and your wallet. These tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and steeper rates like 104% on Chinese goods, 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 20% on the EU, are driving up costs for firearm manufacturers and retailers alike.
Here’s the rundown: many raw materials (like steel and aluminum) and imported components (think optics or parts from China and Europe) now carry higher duties. This means U.S.-made firearms could see price hikes as production costs rise, while imported guns—like HK or Caniks—may jump even more. Ammo and accessories aren’t immune either, especially if they rely on foreign sourcing. Some estimates suggest these tariffs could add hundreds of dollars to the cost of a firearm, on top of Colorado’s new 6.5% excise tax that kicked in April 1.
We’re working hard to minimize the impact. As we’ve shared before, we’re adjusting prices and recategorizing some products as “airsoft accessories” where possible to ease the excise tax burden. But with tariffs stacking on, it’s a tougher challenge. The industry’s staying quiet so far—likely to keep good ties with the administration—but we’re committed to transparency with you.
What can you do? Stop by soon to lock in current pricing before these changes fully hit. We’re also keeping an eye on how retaliatory tariffs from other countries might affect U.S. exports, which could tighten supply down the road. Our goal? Keep you equipped without breaking the bank. Stay tuned for more updates as this unfolds—and thanks for sticking with us!
Respectfully yours,
Kenneth Ong
PS: Loads of AMMO rolling in this week! We’re tackling the second wave of pre-excise tax orders, and you can expect a call soon to confirm yours. Big thanks to everyone for your patience and support!