Category Archives: Industry News

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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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North Carolina Federal Court Dismisses a P320 Lawsuit

North Carolina Federal Court Dismisses a P320 Lawsuit Scientific Evidence Proves the SIG SAUER P320 is Without Fault NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 23, 2025) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce that a Federal Court in North Carolina dismissed a lawsuit … Continue reading

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Unleashing Innovation: Chevalier Partners with Silent Steel USA

Chevalier Advertising Named Agency of Record for Silent Steel USA Livingston, MI – Chevalier Advertising, a full-service marketing and communications agency since 1953, with over 50 years of experience in the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement industries, is proud … Continue reading

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D&M Holding Company and DEMCO Sign Strategic Partnership at DSEI

D&M Holding Company and DEMCO Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement at DSEI to Develop Propellant and Primer Production Facilities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia TAMPA, FL (September 22, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering … Continue reading

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XS Sights Hires Leaha Thomas as Commercial Sales Manager

XS Sights Hires Leaha Thomas as Commercial Sales Manager Fort Worth, Texas (September 22, 2025) – XS® Sights is pleased to announce Leaha Thomas has joined the company as Commercial Sales Manager. In this role, Thomas will oversee the company’s … Continue reading

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Thompson/Center Arms and Outdoor Channel’s The Lindsey Way Join Forces to Champion American Hunting Traditions

Thompson/Center Arms and Outdoor Channel’s The Lindsey Way Join Forces to Champion American Hunting Traditions Rochester, New Hampshire (September 22, 2025) – Thompson/Center Arms, America’s Master Gunmaker™, is proud to announce its new partnership with Outdoor Channel’s The Lindsey Way, … Continue reading

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Franklin Armory® Issues Statement on ATF Action Regarding Antithesis™ Firearms

Franklin Armory® Issues Statement on ATF Action Regarding Antithesis™ Firearms Minden, Nev. – September 19, 2025 – Franklin Armory®, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, issued the following statement today regarding Franklin Armory’s Antithesis™ line of … Continue reading

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D&M Holding Company to Highlight Propellant Manufacturing Capabilities at TADTE in Taiwan

D&M Holding Company to Highlight Propellant Manufacturing Capabilities at TADTE in Taiwan Tampa, FL. (September 10, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, is pleased to … Continue reading

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GALLS ACQUIRES UNIFORM WORKS, EXPANDS INTO CANADA

GALLS® ACQUIRES UNIFORM WORKS, EXPANDS INTO CANADA LEXINGTON, KY—September 9, 2025 —GALLS®, the leading uniform and tactical gear supplier serving America’s public safety and military professionals, has announced a strategic acquisition that marks GALLS’® expansion into Canada. GALLS® is now … Continue reading

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Source Outdoor Group Named Agency of Record for Hobie® Eyewear

Hobie Eyewear Highlights Sustainable Innovation and Sales Success on The Sustainable Angler Podcast Oceanside, CA (Sep. 4, 2025) – Eyeking LLC brand Hobie® Eyewear recently joined The Sustainable Angler podcast to discuss how its groundbreaking Hull Float sunglasses are reshaping … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER Partners with Range USA, Enabling Access to the SIG CONNECT Experience Across the Nation

SIG SAUER Partners with Range USA, Enabling Access to the SIG CONNECT Experience Across the Nation NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 3, 2025) – SIG SAUER, a leading American defense and outdoor products manufacturer, is excited to announce the expansion of the … Continue reading

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