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Shooting Sports Retailer had the chance to sit down with Vista Outdoor CEO Mark DeYoung to get a better idea of where he wants to take the company and what it all means for retailers in the market.

Vista Outdoor Inc., which previously operated as the Sporting Group of Alliant Techsystems Inc., announced today the successful completion of its spin-off from ATK into a standalone, publicly traded outdoor sports and recreation company.

In a statement announcing the rebranding of Para USA to Remington, Big Green admits it failed with the introduction of the R51 and the Marlin move, vowing to "listen" to its customer "and learn from our mistakes."

You can always choose to embrace customer retention in a dramatic way. While good customer-focused businesses make a customer really want to return, the great ones figure out how to make that return visit a status symbol.

The ATF on Friday issued an open letter saying shouldering the SB-15 SigTac Pistol Stabilizing Brace "redesigns" an AR pistol (or any pistol, for that matter) into a short-barreled rifle.

The perils of law taking over for moral imperatives.

You're the experts. Tell us what you think are the gems and dogs of the 2014 handgun world.

FNH USA has finally released its much anticipated FNS-Compact carry pistols in 9mm and 40 S&W.

The ATF has written yet another interpretation on a new AR pistol brace design that could be another step to the regulating agency eventually backtracking on the legality of shouldering an AR pistol.

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The social media outlet’s importance continues to grow, but even though it can make a huge difference in a retailer’s operation, unfortunately there are limits.

Remington Outdoor Company said in a statement issued Dec. 6 that it would replace the so-called "Walker trigger" in a dozen variants of the Model 700 rifle at the customer's request.

With tightening gun laws in some states, manufacturers are searching for friendlier ground in other parts of the country — and they’re finding open arms.

Over at Prince Law Offices, Adam Kraut takes a detailed look at exactly what Firearms Technology Branch acting chief Max Kingery wrote in his letter and puts his legal mind to the challenge of interpreting it and applying the verbiage to the law.

Colt’s on-again-off-again affair with Kissimmee, Florida.

In a letter to short-barreled shotgun manufacturer feds say shouldering an SB15 could be illegal.

While other companies might have flashy PR campaigns or high-profile events, Mossberg has clearly made a lot of headway with products that appeal to the everyday shooter and push the envelope of what can excite the shooting sports retail market.