Category Archives: Industry News
Credova Announced as Platinum Sponsor of 2025 NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit
May 12, 2025 Credova Announced as Platinum Sponsor of 2025 NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to acknowledge Credova as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Marketing and Leadership … Continue reading
NSSF Praises Montana Gov. Gianforte for Signing Firearm Industry Protections into Law
May 12, 2025 NSSF Praises Montana Gov. Gianforte for Signing Firearm Industry Protections into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — Montana’s Gov. Greg Gianforte is giving firearm industry members more reason to consider the Big Sky State as a home from which … Continue reading
Henry Honors Border Czar Tom Homan & Others, Pledges $60K
Henry Repeating Arms and the National Police Defense Foundation Honor American Heroes Henry Pledges $60,000 to Law Enforcement Charitable Causes RICE LAKE, Wis., May 9, 2025 — At the National Police Defense Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Awards Dinner, Henry Repeating Arms … Continue reading
BFG Recognized as Gold Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit
May 9, 2025 BFG Recognized as Gold Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to recognize BFG as the Gold Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Marketing and … Continue reading
Technology Delivers Clarity
Technology Delivers Clarity Veteran-owned, pioneering eyewear company RLVNT aligns with communications experts FINLAYSON, MN (May 7, 2025) – RLVNT is proud to announce the addition of fishing/hunting/outdoors industry PR company Traditions Media to its marketing team, effective May 1, 2025. … Continue reading
U.S. Patriot Honored with 2025 Exchange Vendor of the Year Award for Services from AAFES
U.S. Patriot Honored with 2025 Exchange Vendor of the Year Award for Services from AAFES Veteran-led retailer recognized for innovation, dedication, and service to the military community at annual Exchange Managers Conference. Lexington, KY (May 2025) – U.S. Patriot, a … Continue reading
Cimarron Firearms Announces Limited-Time Pre-Tariff Sale
Cimarron Firearms Announces Limited-Time Pre-Tariff Sale Cimarron Firearms offers customers an opportunity to purchase iconic Old West Firearms before tariff-driven price increases. Fredericksburg, Texas (May 2025) – Cimarron Firearms, the premier name in authentic Old West firearm replicas, announces a … Continue reading
Hydra Weaponry Partners with Global Defense as its Export Broker of Record
Hydra Weaponry Partners with Global Defense as its Export Broker of Record Hydra Weaponry’s modular rifle and pistol line is now capable of being exported to all militarily allied countries with Global Defense’s highly evolved export license services. Hampden, Maine … Continue reading
Mesa Tactical Partners with Chevalier
Mesa Tactical Names Chevalier Advertising as Agency of Record Reno, NV – May 1, 2025 — Mesa Tactical, a leading innovator in tactical shotgun accessories and law enforcement solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Chevalier Advertising, Inc., naming … Continue reading
GALLS Earns Top Honors with Two Best Dressed Public Safety Department Awards at NAUMD 2025 Convention and Exposition
GALLS® Earns Top Honors with Two Best Dressed Public Safety Department Awards at NAUMD 2025 Convention and Exposition GALLS® Honored for Excellence in Appearance, Functionality, and Innovation. Lexington, Ken. (April 2025) – GALLS®, the nation’s leading uniform and tactical gear … Continue reading
Heads-Up: Price Changes Coming May 1
SHOP NOW → We want to take a moment to share some important news with you. As of May 1, we will be raising our pricing due to recently implemented tariff policies that have significantly increased the cost of materials … Continue reading
Important Update for our CamelBak Community
Hey Hydration Heroes! Just wanted to give you a heads-up about some upcoming adjustments to our pricing in the US next month. Due to increased costs, we’ve had to make the decision to raise our prices, starting in May. We’ll … Continue reading
SIG M17 with SIG ROMEO-M17 Red Dot Optic Selected as the Official Sidearm of the Texas Department of Public Safety
SIG M17 with SIG ROMEO-M17 Red Dot Optic Selected as the Official Sidearm of the Texas Department of Public Safety NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 16, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) … Continue reading
Tariff Adjustment and Pricing Update | ZASTAVA ARMS USA
Important Update from Zastava Arms USA Tariff Adjustment and Pricing Update ZASTAVA ARMS USA Tariff Adjustment and Pricing UpdateZastava Arms USA is issuing the following update regarding current and upcoming changes to import tariffs and their impact on pricing.As of … Continue reading
Akkar USA: A Fresh Face in the North American Shooting Industry
Akkar USA: A Fresh Face in the North American Shooting Industry North Kansas City, MO (April 10, 2025) – Akkar USA, a leading shotgun manufacturer in North Kansas City, Missouri, blends heritage craftsmanship with modern engineering to produce firearms for … Continue reading
GALLS Announces Acquisition of Her BlueWear
GALLS® Announces Acquisition of Her BlueWear Answering The Call To Provide Fit to Shape, Tailored Uniforms To Women In Law Enforcement Lexington, Ken. (April 2025) – GALLS®, the nation’s leading uniform and tactical gear supplier serving America’s public safety and … Continue reading
NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll
April 9, 2025 NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, congratulates Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Daniel P. Driscoll, whom President Donald Trump … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 379% Since 2008
April 9, 2025 Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 379% Since 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $91.7 billion in 2024, a … Continue reading
Countrywide Sports Partners with Hydra Weaponry to Support Sales of the Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifle Platform to Retailers
Countrywide Sports Partners with Hydra Weaponry to Support Sales of the Hydra MARCK-15 Modular Rifle Platform to Retailers Countrywide Sports, a North Carolina-based firearms and ammunition distributor, has signed with Hydra Weaponry to carry the only modular AR-15 and AR-10 … Continue reading
Diamondback Firearms Appoints Dave Larson as New Director of Marketing
April 4, 2025 Diamondback Firearms Appoints Dave Larson as New Director of Marketing Cocoa, FL – Diamondback Firearms, a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Dave Larson as Director of Marketing, effective immediately. Larson will report directly … Continue reading
Update from Zastava Arms USA
Important Update from Zastava Arms USA Important Update from Zastava Arms USA Important Update from Zastava Arms USAAs many of you are aware, the recently announced “Liberation Day” trade policy by President Trump has brought significant changes to import duties. … Continue reading
Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) Announces Ashley Burgess Gall as President
ABOUT SERVICES CLIENTS BLOG CONTACT For Immediate Release Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) Announces Ashley Burgess Gall as President Ashley Burgess Gall will take over the leadership role at the 22-year-old PR and marketing firm, while founder Laura Burgess will take … Continue reading
GALLS Acquires American Uniform Sales, Inc. and Howard Uniform Co.
GALLS® Acquires American Uniform Sales, Inc. and Howard Uniform Co. Reinforcing The Commitment to America’s Public Safety Agencies Lexington, Ken. (April 2025) – GALLS®, the nation’s leading uniform and tactical gear supplier serving America’s public safety and military professionals, proudly … Continue reading
FN AWARDED DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) CONTRACT TO SUPPLY M240 AND M249 MACHINE GUN BARRELS
FN AWARDED DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) CONTRACT TO SUPPLY M240 AND M249 MACHINE GUN BARRELS McLean, VA — March 27, 2025) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract, valued up … Continue reading
Check out the New STORE
The New Store Page at the SIG Webstore Makes Shopping for Your SIG Gear Easier and Faster Enhancements Include: ★ Search for your pistol or rifle and related accessories with one click ★ Shop the latest deals and sale items … Continue reading
GA-ASI’s Megan Kendrick Wins Influence in Engineering Award from San Diego Business Journal
GA-ASI’S MEGAN KENDRICK WINS INFLUENCE IN ENGINEERING AWARD FROM SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL SAN DIEGO – 27 March 2025 – Megan Kendrick, a project engineer with Poway, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has been recognized with the … Continue reading
Rafael Reports Record FY2024 Results with 27% Growth in Sales
Rafael Reports Record FY2024 Results with 27% Growth in Sales Sales reached $4.8 billion in 2024 — a 27% increase year-over-year — with approximately half of sales to international customers. Rafael reported $8.23 billion in new orders and a net … Continue reading
EOTECH Opens Engineering Tech Center in Orofino, ID
EOTECH® Opens Engineering Tech Center in Orofino, ID March 10, 2025 Plymouth, MI (March 2025) – EOTECH, the leader in electro-optics technology, has experienced exceptional growth over the last decade. In recent years, EOTECH diversified into magnified scopes, micro red … Continue reading
U.S. Patriot and Galls Announce Grand Opening of New Marietta Store Location
U.S. Patriot and Galls Announce Grand Opening of New Marietta Store Location A new destination for Military and First Responder gear, now featuring a full-service sew center for all custom uniform needs. Lexington, KY (February 2025) – U.S. Patriot, a … Continue reading
Henry Commits 100% of Its Operations to Wisconsin
Henry Repeating Arms Commits 100% of Its Operations to the State of Wisconsin RICE LAKE, Wis., March 18, 2025 — Henry Repeating Arms, one of America’s leading firearm manufacturers, is announcing a firm commitment to establishing 100% of its manufacturing … Continue reading
CASE DISMISSED: POLICE OFFICER ADMITS HIS SIG SAUER P320 PISTOL CANNOT DISCHARGE WITHOUT A TRIGGER PULL
CASE DISMISSED: POLICE OFFICER ADMITS HIS SIG SAUER P320 PISTOL CANNOT DISCHARGE WITHOUT A TRIGGER PULL NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 13, 2025) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico has … Continue reading
HUXWRX Increases Support of ASA for 2025!
HUXWRX Safety Company Contributes $40,000 to Support ASA Millcreek, UT — The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is proud to announce that HUXWRX Safety Company has contributed $40,000 to support its fight to protect and expand suppressor rights across the country. … Continue reading
Kenneth Kieser’s New Book, “My Life Outdoors: 50 Years Hunting and Fishing Across America,” is Full of Excitement and Adventure
Kenneth Kieser’s New Book, “My Life Outdoors: 50 Years Hunting and Fishing Across America,” is Full of Excitement and Adventure KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2025)- For over five decades, Kenneth Kieser has immersed himself in the wild beauty of … Continue reading
Streamlight Names Michael F. Dineen to President
STREAMLIGHT® NAMES MICHAEL F. DINEEN TO PRESIDENT Dineen Promoted to Head Global Flashlight Company EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 26, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting, announced that it has promoted Michael F. Dineen to President. Formerly Chief … Continue reading
Shell Shock Technologies Announces Ammo Sponsorship for Gun Talk Range Ready Jacob Grey Firearms / Trijicon 1911 Experience
Shell Shock Technologies Announces Ammo Sponsorship for Gun Talk Range Ready Jacob Grey Firearms / Trijicon 1911 Experience Shell Shock Technologies will provide its premium ammunition for the two-day event, scheduled for March 27 – 28, 2025. Eubank, KY (February … Continue reading
The Future of Big-Bore Firearms: Trends We Want to See
The Future of Big-Bore Firearms: Trends We Want to See Written by Ashley Burgess Gall, Laura Burgess Marketing, on behalf of Big Horn Armory At Big Horn Armory, we’re always thinking about the future of big-bore firearms—where the industry is … Continue reading
WATCHTOWER Firearms to Provide Lafayette, La. PD with Type15M Rifles
WATCHTOWER™ Firearms to Provide Lafayette, La. PD with Type15M Rifles SPRING, TX (Feb. 25, 2025) — WATCHTOWER Firearms is making headlines with a significant new partnership that underscores its commitment to law enforcement agencies across the nation. The Lafayette Louisiana … Continue reading
CE Smith- Proud Heritage of American Manufacturing
CE Smith- Proud Heritage of American Manufacturing Greensboro, NC (February 25, 2024) – C.E. Smith Company is an American-made company, inside and out. Founded in 1967 in Greensboro, North Carolina, C.E. Smith Company began as a manufacturing firm producing … Continue reading
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