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BREAKING: Vista Outdoor To Acquire CamelBak
BREAKING: Vista Outdoor To Acquire CamelBak
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July 27, 2015
Vista Outdoor announced July 27 it will purchase hydration carrier manufacturer CamelBak for $412 million.
Justice Department May Investigate Gun Store That Bans Muslims
Justice Department May Investigate Gun Store That Bans Muslims
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July 23, 2015
The Justice Department is reportedly considering launching a civil rights investigation against a Florida gun store owner who says he's banned Muslims from his shop.
How Gun Stores Can Measure Advertising Success
How Gun Stores Can Measure Advertising Success
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July 21, 2015
For most “local” forms of advertising, like online, newspaper, radio and television, I recommend you invest for at least three months and preferably six.
Interview: Crosman Brings It
Interview: Crosman Brings It
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July 10, 2015
From airsoft to scopes to high-end hunting pneumatic rifles, Crosman is a national leader in driving the market for nontraditional firearms.
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.
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.
Top Optics Ready Handguns
Top Optics Ready Handguns
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June 22, 2015
Guns with optics help young shooters go faster, but they also help older shooters shoot more easily.
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.
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.
Browning Black Label Shock N’ Awesome Tactical Tomahawk
Browning Black Label Shock N’ Awesome Tactical Tomahawk
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May 04, 2015
The Shock N’ Awesome Tomahawk has an overall length of 13 inches and the high carbon 1055 tool steel blade length is 2-5/8 inches. Opposite the blade is a curved penetration spike.
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."
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.