Glock’s Mid-Year Sales Strong, Executives Says
ATLANTA -- With more than half a year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. announced that demand for their product has been unprecedented.
Brownells Honors One-Millionth Customer
MONTEZUMA, Iowa -- Brownells just honored its one-millionth customer, Jason Wright, by presenting him with a personalized Bushmaster AR-15 in Wright's caliber choice, .450 Bushmaster.
Anschütz recalls Pre-2005 Compressed Air Cylinders
ULM, Germany -- Anschütz has issued a recall of compressed air cylinders manufactured and delivered before December 2005. This recall only refers to the aluminum air cylinders and not to the complete target air rifle.
South Carolina ‘Second Amendment’ Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 28 – 29
South Carolina will waive the state’s sales and use tax on purchases of handguns, rifles and shotguns during the first annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Nov. 28 – 29.
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Elects Mark DeYoung to Board
Mark W. DeYoung, ATK Senior Vice President and President of ATK Armament Systems has been elected to the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Board of Directors. His term will begin on January 1, 2009.
What’s Coming in 2009 from FNH USA
MCCLEAN, Va. — FNH USA has new products and many modifications to its line for 2009. Highlights include:
AG Nominee Holder Represented D.C. in Heller Case
The Second Amendment Foundation believes that the nomination of Eric Holder for the post of attorney general of the United States sends an “alarming signal” to gun owners about how the Barack Obama administration will view individual gun rights.
Smith & Wesson Fills Law Enforcement Orders for M&P15 Rifles
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:SWHC) has recently filled orders for its Military & Police (M&P) tactical rifles.
Federal Premium and Ruger Introduce New Revolver Cartridge
ANOKA, Minn. – Federal Premium has partnered with Ruger to introduce a new personal-defense revolver cartridge designed to deliver 357 Magnum ballistics out of a 32-caliber diameter platform—and with 20-percent less recoil.
USA Shooting Announces 2008 Athletes of the Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Shooting is pleased to announce that 2008 Olympic gold medalist Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) and 2008 Olympic silver medalist Kim Rhode (El Monte, Calif.) have been selected as the 2008 USAS Athletes of the Year.
Will Hoffeld Estate Auction to Benefit NRA Foundation
MOLINE, Ill. — The Rock Island Auction Company has announced the firearms and estate of Wilbur Henry Hoffeld will be auctioned on December 6, 7, and 8, 2008 here. Proceeds from a portion of this auction will benefit the NRA Foundation. The auction will include more than 1,000 Colts, 8 Patersons, 2 Walkers, more than 350 Colt Percussions, more than 80 Colt Brevetes, more than 100 Colt First Generation Single Actions, dozens of 1877s and 78s, more than 300 Winchesters, 5 Henry Rifles, Civil War items, and more.
NASGW Announces Winners of 2008 Industry Achievement Awards
ATLANTA — The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers has announced the 2008 winners of its Industry Achievement Awards at the associations’ Annual Expo in Atlanta’s Mart Facility.
