Category Archives: Industry News

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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Thompson/Center Arms Launches New “Find A Retailer” Feature on Website

Thompson/Center Arms Launches New “Find A Retailer” Feature on Website Farmington, New Hampshire (August 29, 2025) – Thompson/Center Arms, a trusted leader in American firearms innovation for over 60 years, is proud to announce the launch of its new Fina … Continue reading →

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Statement on ATF Open Letter Regarding Franklin Armory’s Reformation

Franklin Armory® and FRAC Issue Statement on ATF Open Letter Regarding Reformation® Minden, Nev. – August 29, 2025 – Franklin Armory®, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) issued the … Continue reading →

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U. S. Air Force Global Strike Command Reinstates the M18 Pistol

FIREARMS  SHOP  SALE  MAGS U. S. Air Force Global Strike Command Reinstates the M18 Pistol Confirms the safety, reliability, and durability of the P320-based M18 Newington, NH (August 27, 2025). SIG SAUER applauds the USAF and the Global Strike Command … Continue reading →

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New Titanium Alloy Promises Stronger, Cheaper 3D-Printed Components

New Titanium Alloy Promises Stronger, Cheaper 3D-Printed Components Aug 22, 2025 (Source iHLS) Representational Image of 3d printing This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Researchers have developed a titanium alloy specifically designed … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Welcomes SATERN and True Ballistics to Institute

August 21, 2025 SAAMI Welcomes SATERN and True Ballistics to Institute SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that Liberty Barrels, Inc. (DBA SATERN) and True Ballistics LLC, have joined SAAMI as … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson Secures 2nd Montana Highway Patrol Contract

MARYVILLE, TN – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce a continued partnership with the Montana Highway Patrol. The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has once again chosen … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Acquires Assets of Achates Power, Inc.

GA-ASI ACQUIRES ASSETS OF ACHATES POWER, INC. SAN DIEGO – 19 August 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and cutting-edge aerospace technologies, today announced the acquisition of key assets, including a … Continue reading →

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Supple Launches Supple Squad GOVX Program to Deliver Exclusive Discounts to Military, First Responders, and Healthcare Workers

Supple Launches Supple Squad GOVX Program to Deliver Exclusive Discounts to Military, First Responders, and Healthcare Workers New partnership with GOVX unlocks secure, trusted savings on Supple’s premium joint health products for those who serve and protect. Neenah, Wis. (July … Continue reading →

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Barrett Begins Construction on New Era in Weapon Systems Manufacturing

Barrett Begins Construction on New Era in Weapon Systems Manufacturing MURFREESBORO, TN – The NIOA Group has officially broken ground on its new Barrett Firearms facility, heralding a new era in weapon systems manufacturing for Tennessee. The ceremony marking the … Continue reading →

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Julie Golob Joins Springfield Armory® as Professional Shooter and Brand Ambassador

Julie Golob Joins Springfield Armory® as Professional Shooter and Brand Ambassador August 12, 2025 GENESEO, ILL. (08/12/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that world champion shooter, author and military veteran Julie Golob has joined the company as a … Continue reading →

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GALLS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PHOENIX SAFETY OUTFITTERS LLC

GALLS® ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PHOENIX SAFETY OUTFITTERS LLC Acquisition Expands GALLS®’ Footprint and Enhances Fire PPE Service Capabilities for First Responders. LEXINGTON, Kentucky; August 8, 2025. GALLS®, the nation’s leading uniform and tactical gear supplier serving America’s public safety and … Continue reading →

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NSSF Applauds President’s Executive Order Ending Banking Discrimination

August 7, 2025 NSSF Applauds President’s Executive Order Ending Banking Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds President Donald Trump’s signing today at The White House the Executive Order Guaranteeing Free and Fair Banking for All … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Issues Firearm Sound Suppressors Voluntary Standards

 August 5, 2025 SAAMI Issues Firearm Sound Suppressors Voluntary Standards SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®), has issued the first “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.” … Continue reading →

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NILO® Receives Coveted Orvis®-Endorsed Hunting Grounds Recognition

NILO® Receives Coveted Orvis®-Endorsed Hunting Grounds Recognition CLAYTON, MO (August 5, 2025) — NILO, the prestigious Winchester hunting and shooting sports facility, is now an Orvis-Endorsed Hunting Grounds. Over the course of more than 160 years, Orvis has built a … Continue reading →

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SAAMI® to Participate in PCB 2025 Conformal Ballistic Training

August 5, 2025 SAAMI® to Participate in PCB 2025 Conformal Ballistic Training SHELTON, Conn.– The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) will participate in the 2025 Conformal Ballistic Training in Buffalo, N.Y., on August 20 and 21. Alan … Continue reading →

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