U.S. Considers Easing Gun Regulations, Impacting Major Gun Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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Source: stocktwits
- Regulatory Changes Expected: The U.S. government may announce easing of gun regulations at the National Shooting Sports Foundation trade show, likely impacting major gun stocks like Smith & Wesson (SWBI) and Sturm, Ruger (RGR), potentially stimulating sales growth.
- Positive Market Reaction: As trading begins this week, retail sentiment has shifted to bullish for RGR and neutral for AOUT, indicating market optimism regarding potential policy changes and their implications for stock performance.
- Sales Growth Potential: Easing restrictions on private sales and exports is expected to boost firearm sales, likely leading to strong short-term performance for SWBI, RGR, and other related stocks, reflecting market sensitivity to regulatory changes.
- Political Context Impact: The Trump administration's intent to reverse Biden-era gun restrictions highlights the significance of gun policy in U.S. politics, potentially further driving growth in the firearms industry and increasing investor interest.
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Analyst Views on AOUT
Wall Street analysts forecast AOUT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AOUT is 12.50 USD with a low forecast of 11.00 USD and a high forecast of 14.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 8.580
Low
11.00
Averages
12.50
High
14.00
Current: 8.580
Low
11.00
Averages
12.50
High
14.00
About AOUT
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is a provider of outdoor lifestyle products and shooting sports accessories. The Company's outdoor lifestyle products and shooting sports accessories include hunting, fishing, outdoor cooking, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products, for rugged outdoor enthusiasts. It designs, conceives, sources and sells its outdoor lifestyle products, including premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; outdoor cooking products; and camping, survival, and emergency preparedness products. The Company distributes its products through e-commerce and traditional distribution channels. The Company offers its products under various brands, such as BOG, BUBBA, Caldwell, Crimson Trace, Frankford Arsenal, Grilla Grills, Hooyman, Imperial, LaserLyte, Lockdown, MEAT! Your Maker, Old Timer, Schrade, Tipton, Uncle Henry, ust and Wheeler.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
U.S. Considers Easing Gun Regulations, Impacting Major Gun Stocks
- Regulatory Changes Expected: The U.S. government may announce easing of gun regulations at the National Shooting Sports Foundation trade show, likely impacting major gun stocks like Smith & Wesson (SWBI) and Sturm, Ruger (RGR), potentially stimulating sales growth.
- Positive Market Reaction: As trading begins this week, retail sentiment has shifted to bullish for RGR and neutral for AOUT, indicating market optimism regarding potential policy changes and their implications for stock performance.
- Sales Growth Potential: Easing restrictions on private sales and exports is expected to boost firearm sales, likely leading to strong short-term performance for SWBI, RGR, and other related stocks, reflecting market sensitivity to regulatory changes.
- Political Context Impact: The Trump administration's intent to reverse Biden-era gun restrictions highlights the significance of gun policy in U.S. politics, potentially further driving growth in the firearms industry and increasing investor interest.
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