At its annual meeting June 19 2014 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute elected a new chairman and vice-chairman.
Shooting Industry News
NSSF & Sands Expo Extend SHOT Show Agreement to 2020
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Sands Expo and Convention Center have followed up the 2014 record-setting Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show by adding another two years to their agreement…
HCMAGS Signs Altus Brands as Distributor
Altus Brands is pleased to announce it has signed with HCMAGS as a distributor of its unique 10/22 magazines…
Law Enforcement Targets Announces Dealer Agreement With Target Tracker
Law Enforcement Targets announced it will begin offering products from Target Tracker, a company that provides remote controlled moving target systems for tactical training as well as hunting…
A Record Number of Americans Participate in Outdoor Recreation
These findings are part of The Outdoor Foundation’s 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, the leading report tracking American participation trends in outdoor recreation…
Kingdom of Jordan to Purchase BAE Systems’ Precision Rockets to Strengthen Military
We’re pleased that the Jordanian Armed Forces will be the first international customer of our APKWS rocket. As part of this sale, we’ll deliver an advanced, highly-accurate weapon system…
Crow Shooting Supply Now Distributing Full Line of EOTech Products
Crow Shooting Supply is proud to announce it is now offering the full-line of EOTech holographic weapon sights, magnifiers, weapon lights, thermal and night vision products…
Shooting Illustrated Brings Back Daniel Tyree McElrath as Managing Editor
Daniel Tyree McElrath has returned to NRA after a nine-year absence to serve as Managing Editor of Shooting Illustrated…
ATK Announces Plan to Create Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Committed to Outdoor Sports, Aerospace & Defense
Alliant Techsystems Inc.today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to create two independent, public companies with leadership in Outdoor Sports & Aerospace and Defense…
Firearms Industry Honors U.S. Rep. Bob Latta as 2013 Legislator of the Year
Rep. Bob Latta was honored as NSSF’s 2013 Legislator of the Year at the organization’s recent annual dinner in Washington, D.C., preceding the firearms industry’s annual Congressional Fly-In…
AcuSport Welcomes Air Filters, Inc. to the OnTarget Range Management Family
AcuSport Corporation is pleased to welcome Air Filters, Inc. to the OnTarget family of range management products, adding convenient, cost-saving solution to its growing list of offerings for range owners…
NSSF Report: Mobile Eye Helps Explain What Truly Attracts Customers
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has issued a new report whose findings are based on the use of mobile eye-tracking technology to reveal what really attracts shoppers to products…
Connecticut Spring & Stamping’s Asian Manufacturing Capabilities
The program helps customers enjoy lower Asian manufacturing labor costs without all the obstacles associated with language barriers, time differences, and long lead times…
NSSF Member News Editor, Glenn Sapir to Retire
Our Director of Editorial Services, Glenn Sapir, will be retiring from the National Shooting Sports Foundation on April 25th 2014…
ZEISS Honors Members of Its Elite Sales Force
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer in high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce the outstanding achievements of their top sales representatives…
Civic Leaders Welcome Gander Mountain To Fenton, MO
Outdoors enthusiasts are used to getting up early for pursuits like running, hunting, hiking, fishing and boating…
Cabela’s Recognizes Top Merchandising Vendors
These vendors not only share Cabela’s commitment to innovation and quality products, but also demonstrate the collaboration needed for a great partnership…
Barnes Bullets Factory Tour
I went to a POMA conference for gun writers. Barnes Bullet MFG is located on the way so I called ahead and a fantastic tour of their factory was arranged…
eCop Adds Nearly 100 Manufacturers to Site Inventory
Tactical accessories provider eCop has announced that it plans to add 30,000 stock keeping units (SKU) from nearly 100 manufacturers to its inventory…
NSSF Experiencing High Volume of Renewals & New Memberships
We appreciate this incredible support, said Bettyjane Swann, NSSF Director, Member Services, and we similarly thank our members for their patience in awaiting their membership renewal packets…
Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands for 2013
Southwick Associates has announced the survey results of brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2013…
Canyon Coolers Selects Full-Throttle Communications As Agency Of Record
Canyon Coolers, manufacturers of ridiculously cold, seriously tough coolers for every outdoor adventure, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Full-Throttle Communications…
Cabela’s, Inc. Co-Founder Passes
Richard N. Cabela, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the world’s largest outdoor retailer, Cabela’s, Inc. passed away today at the age of 77…
Crow Shooting Supply Now Distributing Walther Firearms
Crow Shooting Supply is pleased to announce it has added Walther Arms to its expanding list of firearm offerings. Crow is stocking Walther’s full line of pistols and rimfire rifles…
Crosman Opens European Distribution Center In Denmark
Crosman Corporation announces the opening of a new logistics facility in Copenhagen, Denmark as part of a strategic initiative to accelerate order fulfillment to the company’s growing customer base in Europe…
What Bad Economy? Cabela’s Announces Plans for Three New Stores
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Three New Stores. Locations to open in Idaho, Virginia and Georgia…
Optisan Selects Full-Throttle Communications As Agency Of Record
Optisan, a global leader in precision optics, has recently selected full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency, Full-Throttle Communications to spearhead all marketing efforts…
A Revolutionary New M-Commerce App in the Firearms Industry
Revolvr officially unveiled the company and its first product, the free Revolvr Android app, which is based on creating a social buying experience for firearm enthusiasts…
Beretta, the World’s Oldest Firearms Manufacturer, Major U.S. Defense Contractor To Expand To Tennessee
Beretta USA officials along with Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the company will expand its U.S. operations by building a new firearms manufacturing plant in the Gallatin Industrial Park…
HeadHunters TV Selects Maxima Media as Social Media Agency of Choice
Maxima Media, the outdoor industry’s most cutting-edge full-service agency, and creators of the Hyper-Communication Network, is pleased to announce its selection by HeadHunters TV…