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SIG SAUER Academy and Experience Center Closed Due to Inclement Weather
COURSES SHOP RANGE EVENTS Winter Weather Closure Update: Due to inclement weather, the SIG Experience Center will be closed on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, 2026. During this time, all SIG SAUER Academy and Self-Defense Training Center courses … Continue reading
1791 OLG forms Strategic Partnership with Roni Corporation
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group forms Strategic Partnership with Roni Corporation for Master U.S. Distribution Miami, FL – 1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group, a leading provider of premium leather holsters, EDC tool organizers, and associated outdoor and sporting goods, has announced a … Continue reading
NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures
January 15, 2026 NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and … Continue reading
WATCHTOWER Defense Announces Relocation to New Facility in Tomball, TX, Enhancing Production Capacity and Efficiency
WATCHTOWER™ Defense Announces Relocation to New Facility in Tomball, TX, Enhancing Production Capacity and Efficiency TOMBALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2026) —Jason Colosky, founder and CEO of WATCHTOWER, is excited to announce that the company will be relocating its operations to … Continue reading
GALLS Acquires DesignLab, Inc
GALLS® Acquires DesignLab, Inc. Expanding Public Safety Market Leadership in the Southeast LEXINGTON, KY—January 6, 2026 —GALLS®, the nation’s leading distributor of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, today announced the acquisition of DesignLab, Inc., a prominent regional supplier … Continue reading
GALLS Expands Service to New Jersey First Responders with Strategic Acquisition of Action Uniform Co.
GALLS® Expands Service to New Jersey First Responders with Strategic Acquisition of Action Uniform Co. LEXINGTON, KY—January 5, 2026 —GALLS®, the leading distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, today announced the strategic acquisition of Action Uniform Co., … Continue reading
CZ to supply pistols to the German Army
CZ to supply pistols to the German Army Ceska zbrojovka a.s. (CZ) has achieved one of the most significant milestones in its history. The German Army (Bundeswehr) has selected a CZ pistol as its new standard sidearm. “We are honored … Continue reading
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Tagged Bundeswehr, CZ, CZ P-10 C, CZ P13, German Army, Česká zbrojovka
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Pentagon Taps Colt for $12.9 Million Small Arms Production
Pentagon Taps Colt for $12.9 Million Small Arms Production WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The U.S. Department of Defense has officially awarded a $12,934,700 firm-fixed-price contract to Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC. The deal, announced in mid-December 2025, solidifies the historic gunmaker’s … Continue reading
NSSF Praises Indiana Court Decision to End City of Gary Lawsuit
December 30, 2025 NSSF Praises Indiana Court Decision to End City of Gary Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the unanimous decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals to end the City of Gary, Indiana’s … Continue reading
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Karen and Gebben Miles join the Blaser Family
Karen and Gebben Miles join the Blaser Family Blaser Expands Its Presence in the Competitive Clay Target Community Isny, Germany – December 28, 2025 – Blaser is proud to announce a new partnership with two of the most respected names … Continue reading
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ONE VETERAN SELECTED FROM HUNDREDS FOR ARMED FORCES BOWL TRIP
ONE VETERAN SELECTED FROM HUNDREDS FOR ARMED FORCES BOWL TRIPNovember 15, 2025 BARNEVELD, Wis. – For a month, Vortex® asked you to nominate a veteran in your life for an all-expenses-paid trip to the 23rd Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl … Continue reading
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Tagged 23rd Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, ARMED FORCES BOWL, Vortex Optics
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Important Dealer Information
Dear valued Boker dealers, We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you about an upcoming pricing change that will take effect on January 1, 2026. Because of various external factors beyond our control, such as tariffs, … Continue reading
Avon Protection receives new FM50 order
Avon Protection receives new FM50 order 11th December 2025, Melksham, UK: Avon Protection has received an order from a European nation’s MoD for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract vehicle. The order, … Continue reading
Posted in CBRN, Industry News
Tagged AVON Protection, CBRN, FM50, FM61EU filters, MOD, respirator
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WATCHTOWER Defense Announces the Launch of Its Range Rewards Program
WATCHTOWER™ Defense Announces the Launch of Its Range Rewards Program Empowering Shooting Ranges with Exclusive Benefits, Discounts, and Incentives SPRING, TX (Dec. 9, 2025) — WATCHTOWER™ Defense today announced the launch of its new Range Rewards Program, created to make … Continue reading
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California Customers: Last Chance
– ACTION REQUIRED – California Customers:Last Chance In compliance with Assembly Bill 1263 passed on October 11, 2025 PMM will no longer be able to sell any products to California residents or ship any products to California. We do not … Continue reading
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Tagged Assembly Bill 1263, California, PMM
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A Breakthrough Lets Forensics Recover “Impossible” Fingerprints
A Breakthrough Lets Forensics Recover “Impossible” Fingerprints Dec 3, 2025 (Source: iHLS) Image from BackYard Ballistics on YouTube This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Firearms investigators have long worked under a simple assumption: once a round is fired, … Continue reading
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Tagged ballistics, forensics
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Important: California’s Assembly Bill 1263
SUMMARY California Assembly Bill 1263 (AB 1263), signed into law on October 11, 2025, significantly strengthens the state’s regulation of ghost guns (unserialized, untraceable firearms) and expands liability for the firearm industry. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. … Continue reading
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NSSF Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii’s Second Amendment Restrictions in Wolford v. Lopez
November 24, 2025 NSSF Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii’s Second Amendment Restrictions in Wolford v. Lopez WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Amicus Brief, NSSF, Wolford v. Lopez
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NSSF Names Melissa Schilling VP of Exhibitions & Events, John McNamara VP of Member Services
November 24, 2025 NSSF Names Melissa Schilling VP of Exhibitions & Events, John McNamara VP of Member Services WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce two forthcoming additions to its executive leadership team. Effective January 1, … Continue reading
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SIG Saturday is Almost Here!
STORE RANGE EVENTS JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH! These in-store only doorbuster deals won’t last. Stop by and take advantage of these limited-time savings! Doors open from 9:00am-5:00pm. What you see below is just the beginning. Even more deals await: … Continue reading
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Tagged SEC, SIG Experience Center
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Winchester Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Office in Clayton, Missouri
Winchester Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Office in Clayton, Missouri CLAYTON, MO (November 24, 2025) — Winchester Ammunition, The American Legend, has officially opened a modern new office in Clayton, Missouri. The location accommodates nearly 70 full-time staff from the Winchester … Continue reading
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Tagged Clayton, Missouri, Winchester
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TAG Precision Selects Chevalier Advertising
TAG Precision Selects Chevalier Advertising as Agency of Record Dallas, TX – TAG Precision today announced the appointment of Chevalier Advertising as its Agency of Record for public relations, media relations, affiliate marketing and influencer/content-creator partnerships. Chevalier Advertising will lead … Continue reading
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Aimpoint Awarded Red Dot of the Year 2025
AIMPOINT AWARDED RED DOT OF THE YEAR Date: November 17, 2025 AIMPOINT HONORED WITH GUNS & AMMO “RED DOT OF THE YEAR” AWARD FOR COA® + A-CUT® SYSTEM Manassas, Virginia – Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot … Continue reading
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Tagged A-CUT, Aimpoint, COA, red dot of the year
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GTSC’S Homeland Security Today Announces 2025 Holiday Hero Award Winners
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 GTSC’S HOMELAND SECURITY TODAY ANNOUNCES 2025 HOLIDAY HERO AWARD WINNERS Non-profit, national awards recognize Federal, State and Local heroes from across the nation Washington, D.C., November 11 — Homeland Security Today, the premier non-profit information source for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2025 Holiday Hero Award Winners, GSTC, Homeland Security
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The Monthly Intel Drop
FIREARMS SHOP SALE MAGS NEW: The Monthly Intel Drop Forget the noise. Get straight to the gear, the victories, and the breakthroughs that matter with the Monthly Intel Drop. Each month, we’ll take a look back at the previous 30 … Continue reading
Thompson/Center Arms Partners with HeadHunters TV’s Nate Hosie and Randy Birdsong
Thompson/Center Arms Partners with HeadHunters TV’s Nate Hosie and Randy Birdsong Farmington, New Hampshire (October 29, 2025) – Thompson/Center Arms, a leader in American-made firearms, is proud to announce its new partnership for Muzzleloaders with Outdoor Channel’s HeadHunters TV, hosted … Continue reading
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Desirae Edmunds Honored with NSCA Hall of Fame Induction
Desirae Edmunds Honored with NSCA Hall of Fame Induction CLAYTON, MO (October 29, 2025) — Team Winchester and White Flyer member, Desi Edmunds was inducted into the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Hall of Fame at the 2025 NSCA National … Continue reading
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Tagged Desirae Edmunds, NSCA Hall of Fame, Winchester Ammunition
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Holosun Wins NASGW Optics Manufacturer of the Year
Holosun Wins NASGW Optics Manufacturer of the Year City of Industry, CA (October 23, 2025) – Holosun Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce that the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has named it Optics Manufacturer of the Year. … Continue reading
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PGM Precision Announces Iys New Monthly Newsletter “PGM Conseil”
Sniper rifles PGM Accessories Accessories PGM Council #1 October 2025 PGM Précision is pleased to present “PGM Conseil”, its new monthly newsletter, which complements the one published regularly. PGM Conseil aims to provide you with in-depth information and advice on … Continue reading
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Tagged PGM Conseil Newsletter, PGM Precision
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SIG Experience Center Indoor Public Range Maintenance
STORE RANGE EVENTS Indoor Public Range Maintenance: October 20–29, 2025 Please expect longer than normal wait times at the SIG Experience Center Indoor Range due to scheduled maintenance from Monday, October 20th through Wednesday, October 29th. The Indoor Range will … Continue reading
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Tagged Indoor Range, SEC, SIG Experience Center, SIG Sauer. Academy
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Buy Now, Pay Later with Sezzle
FIREARMS SHOP SALE MAGS LEARN MORE ABOUT SEZZLE ROMEO-X ENCLOSED Reflex Sights Leveraging SIG’s experience developing durable red dot technologies trusted by military agencies around the world, the ROMEO-X Enclosed optimizes strength and reliability for the concealed environment.Featuring a rugged … Continue reading
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Tagged grip modules, MCX-SPEAR-LT, P320-M17, P365 XL, ROMEO-X, SIG SAUER, tools, Vise
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BREAKING NEWS: SIG Responds to New Jersey Attorney General’s Latest Attack on Firearms Industry
SIG SAUER Responds to New Jersey Attorney General’s Latest Attack on Firearms Industry NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 17, 2025) – New Jersey Attorney General Platkin (D) filed a complaint against SIG SAUER, making numerous false and unsubstantiated claims about the P320. … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney General Platkin (D), New Jersey Attorney General, SIG P320, SIG SAUER
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NSSF Urges Justice Department to Resume NFA and Import Processing During Federal Government Shutdown
October 16, 2025 NSSF Urges Justice Department to Resume NFA and Import Processing During Federal Government Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, urged the Department of Justice (DOJ), in a letter, to fully reopen the National … Continue reading
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Tagged Federal Government Shutdown, Imports, NFA, NSSF
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PROOF Research Appoints William Misch as New International & Central U.S. Account Manager
PROOF Research® Appoints William Misch as New International & Central U.S. Account Manager Industry veteran brings more than two decades of sales leadership, global channel management, and optics expertise. Columbia Falls, Mont. (October 2025) – PROOF Research®, the global leader … Continue reading
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PROOF Research Names Cameron Wride as Western U.S. Sales Manager
PROOF Research® Names Cameron Wride as Western U.S. Sales Manager Seven-year industry veteran and former SWAT firearms instructor to lead sales in 12-state region. Columbia Falls, Mont. (October 2025) – PROOF Research®, a leader in advanced firearms technology and carbon … Continue reading
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Streamlight Appoints Antonio Sánchez González as International Regional Sales Manager for Europe
STREAMLIGHT® APPOINTS ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ GONZÁLEZ AS INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR EUROPE González to Drive Strategic Growth Across European Law Enforcement, Military, and Sporting Goods Markets EAGLEVILLE, PA, October 15, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, … Continue reading
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Andy’s Leather Relocates Shop to Northern New England
Andy’s Leather Relocates Shop to Northern New England Founder Any Langlois celebrates a new chapter with expanded product offerings and a Fall 2025 sitewide sale. Northern New England (October 2025) – Andy’s Leather, purveyor of fine leatherwork for rifles, Scout … Continue reading
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WATCHTOWER Defense and Its Owners Successfully Closed a Sale Transaction, Acquiring Substantially All the Assets of WATCHTOWER Firearms in its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case
WATCHTOWER Defense and Its Owners Successfully Closed a Sale Transaction, Acquiring Substantially All the Assets of WATCHTOWER Firearms in its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case SPRING, TX (Sept. 30, 2025)— Veteran-founded firearms manufacturer WATCHTOWER Firearms today announced an exciting new future … Continue reading
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Ramapo Police Department Adopts the SIG SAUER P320 as Official Sidearm
Ramapo Police Department Adopts the SIG SAUER P320 as Official Sidearm NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 29, 2025) – SIG SAUER Inc., industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, is proud to announce the Ramapo, New York Police Department is fielding … Continue reading
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Tagged P320, Ramapo Police Department, SIG SAUER
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Support Gun Owners of America with the Signature Series
LIMITED TIME REMAINS This Signature Series Rifle is forged through trusted collaboration between Gun Owners of America (GOA), Daniel Defense, and Clint Morgan. It is built to be compact, durability-proven, and unapologetically pro-freedom, with a portion of the proceeds directly … Continue reading
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