Trigger Talk Tuesday – January 6, 2025: Trigger Talk Tuesday: New Year, New Gear, and Big Changes in the Firearms World.

The January 6, 2026 episode of Trigger Talk Tuesday on the Panhandle News Network opened with a relaxed New Year’s atmosphere, featuring lighthearted banter between host Clint Gage and the Green Monster Firearms team as they reflected on the holidays, family time, and the start of a new year. The conversation quickly moved into updates from the shop and recent travel, including a return trip to Lima, Ohio, to collaborate with Hesseling & Sons Precision. During that visit, Green Monster Firearms worked on a custom Henry Golden Boy .17 HMR rifle for AMVETS Post 38 in Falling Waters, featuring deep engraving, custom walnut staining, and post branding. The collaboration highlighted Green Monster’s ongoing commitment to community involvement and veteran support, with plans already underway for another major charitable project: a limited-edition breast cancer awareness firearm raffle set to begin around May, with the goal of significantly surpassing last year’s fundraising total.

As the discussion continued, the team reflected on the growth of Green Monster Firearms over the past year and their role as a community-focused firearms destination. They spoke about customer loyalty, new visitors discovering the store for the first time, and how the area’s growth continues to bring new faces through the door. Updates were shared on recent changes inside the shop, including new product layouts and the arrival of Browning safes on display. A detailed discussion followed on the features of these safes, including door-mounted rifle storage that allows frequently used firearms to remain fully assembled with optics attached, built-in lighting, internal power options, and compatibility with dehumidifiers to protect firearms from rust and long-term damage. The hosts emphasized how proper storage can preserve firearms, save money over time, and prevent irreversible damage caused by moisture and neglect.

The second half of the episode shifted to a major industry development involving the National Firearms Act. The team explained that as of January 1st, the $200 tax stamp for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns had dropped to zero, while the filing process itself remained unchanged. This change triggered an unprecedented surge in NFA filings nationwide, with suppressor submissions jumping from a typical daily average of around 2,500 to more than 150,000 on January 1st alone. The hosts described how the NFA eForms system became severely bogged down, turning what is normally a five-to-eight-minute filing process into a multi-hour ordeal. Despite the challenges, Green Monster Firearms worked through the backlog and continued assisting customers with filings, conversions, and paperwork as interest remained extremely high.

The episode wrapped up with discussion of upcoming sales, inventory updates, and market trends. Listeners were encouraged to follow Green Monster Firearms on Facebook, where live videos and “secret word” promotions offer exclusive discounts, sometimes even lower than standard sale pricing. The team also discussed anticipated price increases on firearms and ammunition, generally ranging from 2% to 10%, driven by rising costs and tariffs affecting raw materials, even for firearms assembled in the United States. New arrivals, including Glock Gen 6 pistols, were briefly highlighted, along with commentary on ergonomics, grip design, and the importance of comfort and fit when selecting a firearm. The show concluded with a look ahead to SHOT Show in Las Vegas, inviting listeners to submit product requests or ideas for coverage, and reinforcing Trigger Talk Tuesday as a mix of industry insight, community connection, and approachable firearms discussion.