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Gun Sales Boom, Taurus Takes Top Sales
Gun Sales Boom, Taurus Takes Top Sales
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July 07, 2015
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the latest data from the feds shows gun sales are still strong, belying theories from critics who say recent industry troubles show people don't want guns.
San Francisco Is Cool With Pot, Not Guns
San Francisco Is Cool With Pot, Not Guns
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July 03, 2015
Does it make sense to team police with pot retailers to buy guns? Maybe in The City By The Bay it does.
Great Deals For Kahr Retailers
Great Deals For Kahr Retailers
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June 30, 2015
A new incentive program from Kahr Firearms Group could save retailers more than $500 over suggested dealer pricing.
Retailer Tip: Work Those Gun Auctions
Retailer Tip: Work Those Gun Auctions
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June 25, 2015
With Internet auctions, you can take what seem like big risks, but really aren’t.
BREAKING: Company To Make Modern Stg 44 'Sturmgewehr'
BREAKING: Company To Make Modern Stg 44 'Sturmgewehr'
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June 24, 2015
In a move likely to send shockwaves through the firearms world, a Georgia-based gunmaker is set to release a modern version of what many consider to be the world’s first assault rifle.
TrackingPoint Misses Its Shot
TrackingPoint Misses Its Shot
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June 17, 2015
With amazing technology, the TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearm promised to “shoot beyond human capability.” But with two rounds of major layoffs and three CEOs in just four years, the young company seemed to finally succumb to a market that might not have been ready for it.
Remington Cleans House Hoping To 'Accelerate' Transformation
Remington Cleans House Hoping To 'Accelerate' Transformation
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June 10, 2015
It's unclear what the big house cleaning at Remington Outdoor Company means, but one of the industry's most connected analysts seems to think the news foreshadows an effort by Remington to more aggressively pull out of some recent issues with its products.
How To Plan Events For A Gun Shop
How To Plan Events For A Gun Shop
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June 01, 2015
With proper planning, aggressive marketing and detailed coordination, store events can help boost profits and provide a treasure trove of information about your current customers and help lock in future sales.
Smart Gun Maker Armatix Hits The Skids
Smart Gun Maker Armatix Hits The Skids
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May 26, 2015
The German company that makes the controversial iP1 pistol which only fires when held by a specific shooter is in deep financial trouble.
Big Bore Airguns For Big Game
Big Bore Airguns For Big Game
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May 22, 2015
One of the definite trends in the airgun market is the appearance of bigger-bore air rifles — .25 caliber all the way to .50 caliber — being used by a growing cadre of hunters.
TrackingPoint Going Under
TrackingPoint Going Under
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May 18, 2015
Shooting Sports Retailer has learned that TrackingPoint, makers of a high-tech rifle that is billed as being able to shoot a moving target at almost 1,000 yards, has suspended all orders for its so-called precision guided firearm "due to financial difficulty."
Is 2015 The Year Of The Airgun?
Is 2015 The Year Of The Airgun?
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May 14, 2015
The airgun market is definitely on the move. There are more airgun models available today than ever before, the technology used in these airguns keeps improving, sales are up and the manufacturers are aggressively marketing their wares.
UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal
UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal
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May 12, 2015
A day after it's initial deadline, Colt has extended given investors seven more days to accept a 70 percent cut in returns or a structured bankruptcy of the company.
BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline
BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline
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May 11, 2015
One of the nation's most recognized firearms brands may go under today after it asked investors to take a 70 percent pay cut or accept a so-called "pre-packaged" bankruptcy.
What Guns And Gear Do Older Shooters Want?
What Guns And Gear Do Older Shooters Want?
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May 08, 2015
Let’s face it, gun store customers are getting older. And while more new shooters are entering the market, our seniors have the money and want to spend it on their favorite pastime.
Ruger Pulls Out Of 2014 Nose Dive
Ruger Pulls Out Of 2014 Nose Dive
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May 06, 2015
Offering over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (Ruger) has bounced back this year from sagging 2014 earnings.
Should You Offer Gun Cleaning And Restoration Services?
Should You Offer Gun Cleaning And Restoration Services?
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May 01, 2015
Gun restoration and cleaning can be profitable, but there are some serious considerations before you decide to undertake a project.
Want An Arsenal SLR-107FR Series Rifle? Forget It...
Want An Arsenal SLR-107FR Series Rifle? Forget It...
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April 30, 2015
One of the most sought after AK-style rifle manufacturers and importers announced it will not be able to stock dealers with its Bulgarian-made, stamped receiver AK clones due to a "sharp increase in violence in places such as Middle East."
The Best Guns For Smaller Shooters
The Best Guns For Smaller Shooters
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April 30, 2015
More companies are offering pistols, rifles and shotguns built for smaller-framed shooters these days, with a dizzying array of models, colors and calibers to choose from. Making sure your customers get the best fit could help bring the next generation into the shooting sports.
Which Guns Do Women Really Want?
Which Guns Do Women Really Want?
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April 17, 2015
In an extensive study that spanned over a year and surveyed more than 1,000 gun owners, the nation’s top firearms industry advocacy group tries to unlock the motivations and desires of a market that’s becoming more of a driving force in the gun world.