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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Awesomeness: Ruger Mini 14 In 300 Blackout
Awesomeness: Ruger Mini 14 In 300 Blackout
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April 22, 2015
The Ruger Mini-14 features a 16.1 inch medium contour, cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:7 twist. It's fitted with a threaded flash hider that can be easily removed to install suppressors. The rifle includes two 20-round magazines engraved with the rifle's chambering.
Why Women Like The AR-15
Why Women Like The AR-15
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April 09, 2015
While handguns are far and away the most popular firearms among female gun owners, AR-style rifles are making a major impact in the women’s market.
Hands On The New Remington RM380
Hands On The New Remington RM380
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April 07, 2015
Shooting Sports Retailer had the chance to give the new RM380 a run during a writer's event at Gunsite Academy last year and the bantam-weight beauty is a hoot to shoot.
What Type Of Laser Should You Stock?
What Type Of Laser Should You Stock?
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April 06, 2015
When it comes to types of lasers, we need to think in two dimensions. The first relates to how a laser is integrated with the handgun. The second addresses the method of activation. That’s fancy terminology for “how does it turn on and off?”
Hands On The New Glock 43
Hands On The New Glock 43
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March 18, 2015
It’s as if the G42 and the Glock 26 had a love child with a slim profile closer to the G42 but with the height and length roughly the same as the G26. From my perspective it is a fantastic compromise that delivers a great shooting defensive pistol while remaining slim without the bulk.
Bill Introduced To Bar ATF From Banning Ammo
Bill Introduced To Bar ATF From Banning Ammo
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March 10, 2015
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to bar the government from banning any ammunition in the United States that doesn't already face restrictions.
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe hits Big Milestone
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe hits Big Milestone
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March 05, 2015
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe, a national industry-wide program to encourage safe and responsible firearms ownership, has attracted 1,000 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, ranges, instructors, and conservation groups to join its cause.
Sources Say TrackingPoint Is In Deep Trouble
Sources Say TrackingPoint Is In Deep Trouble
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February 24, 2015
Sources tell Shooting Sports Retailer the company has laid off more than 40 employees — with more pink slips to come. But the CEO claims the company is healthy and poised for growth.
Experts: ATF Got It Wrong With M855 Ban
Experts: ATF Got It Wrong With M855 Ban
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February 18, 2015
While the ATF opened its exemption-pulling process to comment, a consensus is gathering among firearms and legal experts that the agency went too far by not adhering to the strict statutes that govern what "armor piercing" ammunition is.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Vista Outdoor CEO Mark DeYoung
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Vista Outdoor CEO Mark DeYoung
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February 11, 2015
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.
BREAKING: ATK Forms 'Vista Outdoor' For Hunting, Shooting Products
BREAKING: ATK Forms 'Vista Outdoor' For Hunting, Shooting Products
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February 10, 2015
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.
Remington Admits It Bungled R51 Launch, Marlin Transition
Remington Admits It Bungled R51 Launch, Marlin Transition
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February 09, 2015
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."
Scottsdale Gun Club Shows How It's Done
Scottsdale Gun Club Shows How It's Done
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February 04, 2015
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.
BREAKING: ATF Smacks Down On Shouldering Sig Brace On Pistols
BREAKING: ATF Smacks Down On Shouldering Sig Brace On Pistols
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January 18, 2015
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.