Outdoor product sales were mostly up in September even as tough comparisons against last year held down sales growth, according to point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint…
Shooting Industry News
GSM Outdoors Taps Ken Jefferies & Associates for Southeast Sales Representation
GSM, a company that delivers the latest in specialized products and technology, designed specifically with the outdoor sportsman in mind, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Jefferies & Associates for the Southeastern region of the United States…
DoubleTap Firearms Terminates Relationship with Heizer Defense
Today I announce that we have terminated our relationship with HEIZER DEFENSE, our manufacturing partner, due to their inability to manufacture the DoubleTap pistol…
Get Ready For A New Policestore.com
Our website, PoliceStore.com, is an ever-evolving tool, and next week we will unveil some big improvements to the site…
All-Star Speakers Scheduled for SHOT Show University
The ever-popular and consistently sold-out SHOT Show University day-long series of seminars for firearms retailers will be presenting an expert “faculty” of retailing experts…
Ole Miss To Honor Realtree’s Bill Jordan With Two Prestigious Awards
The Distinguished American Award is presented by the Ole Miss Chapter to individuals who have carried the lessons learned on the football field into a life of service to their community…
Moon Shine Attitude Attire Continues to Expand Their Licensee Partnerships
Moon Shine, LP, a premium designer of Moon Shine Attitude Attire, continues their strong growth in the outdoor category with the addition of four new licensees to the Moon Shine family…
LAN World Opens New Product Showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah
LAN World, Inc. is proud to announce that it has opened its first product showroom in the US…
5.11 Tactical Acquires Beyond – An Elite Tactical & Outdoor Apparel Manufacturer
5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of tactical gear, today announced its acquisition of Beyond, a highly technical performance clothing company that builds custom American-made apparel…
Celebrities & Giveaways Mark Gander Mountain Grand Openings in NC and AL
North Carolina and Alabama outdoor communities find fun, freebies and celebrities at the grand opening celebration for new Gander Mountain stores in Morrisville, N.C. and Florence, Ala…
Hunter Numbers Up; Expenditures Rival Some of America’s Biggest Companies
A coalition of hunting and angling groups and the outdoor industry briefed members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus yesterday on the rise in hunting and fishing participation in this country.
Firearms Industry Grows
Firearms industry members were briefed on the remarkable statistics, such as a 30.6% increase in jobs between 2008 and 2011.
UN Launches Small Arms Control Standards, Ignores Gun Expert Group’s Recommendations
Sadly, SAAMI is forced to conclude that ISACS has and will continue to fail in the creation of clear and effective guidance because of breaches in standards-setting protocols.
Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward in Corona, Calif. Firearms Theft
NSSF has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of firearms from Turner’s Outdoorsman.
NSSF Offers New Hotline for Retail Members
Retailer members of the National Shooting Sports Foundation can greatly benefit from a new hotline service that will provide quick answers to their business questions.
Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward in Richmond Hill, GA Firearms Theft
NSSF has offered a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of firearms from Blankenship Sporting Goods.
NSSF Import/Export Conference Unqualified Success
The speakers represented a broad cross-section of industry and government experts, representing such bodies as the State Department, Department of Commerce, and the ATF.
USA Still the Biggest Consumer of Firearms, Imports Up
Recent NSSF reports comparing year to year numbers through May 2012 show 92,000 more pistols were imported to the U.S. for a 68% jump over the previous year.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Shooting Ranges: What to Know Before You Start Building
There are some things you need to consider before building a shooting range to make sure you are providing your future customers with what they want and need.
CARL WALTHER Announces Formation of U.S. Based Walther Arms, Inc.
Germany-based PW Group announce the formation of Walther Arms, Inc. to handle all the importation, sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing of Walther products in the United States.
Dearly Departed Art Grundy was a Shooting Icon
Art Grundy was known far and wide as one of Canada’s top marksmen but he was equally adept at pulling the trigger on a well-delivered punchline.
Woman Invents Apron Gun Holster and a New Business
Ginny Simone talks with Eliane Niemann about her apron gun holster, inspired by her personal experience while working at her place of business.
Western Governors’ Association Touts Outdoor Recreation Economic Value
Each year in the West, Americans spend $256 billion on outdoor recreation, directly employing 2.3 million people and generating nearly $31 billion in federal, state, and local taxes.
ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Retail Gun Theft
During the early morning hours of May 30, Oz Cutlery FFL was burglarized by unknown persons. Eleven handguns (pistols and revolvers) were stolen from a shattered glass display case.
Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward in Vandalia, Ohio, Firearms Theft
National Shooting Sports Foundation has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of firearms from Vandalia Range.
Dan Wesson Firearms Documents Relationship with CZ Arms Back in August of 1968
Unbeknownst to any of the parties involved in the 2005 transaction, a relationship between the two companies was initiated 37 years earlier.
McMillan Leaves BOA & Moves to National Bank of Arizona
I want to let everyone know we have found a new bank. National Bank of Arizona.
ATF Multiple Trade Name Policy
ATF has recently clarified its trade name policy to allow a single legal entity to maintain several different trade names on its Federal firearms license.
Canadian Shooting Sports Assn Partners with Canadian Sporting Arms & Ammunition Assn
The Canadian Shooting Sports Association is proud to announce our new partnership with the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association.
Tell Congress Oppose Export Control Amendments to the Defense Authorization Bill
Some in Congress are going to try and stop export control reforms that are critical to helping U.S. companies compete globally so we can restore and grow the U.S. economy and create more jobs.