Breaking Industry News
USRAC to Close CT Plant, Drop 3 Classic Models
U.S. Repeating Arms Co., the licensed (by Olin Corp.) maker of Winchester brand rifles and shotguns, has sent shock waves through the firearms industry...
S&W's First Long Gun Entries
Smith & Wesson's initial entry into the long gun market will consist of two tactical rifles. Preparations are being made...
Survey: Hunting Equipment Sales Rose in 2004
Hunting-related equipment sales during 2004 saw the highest percentage increase of all athletic and sports equipment, according to new data...
ATF May Start E-Mail Newsletter
An electronic (e-mail) newsletter focusing on regulatory issues affecting FFL-holders is being considered...
Fiocchi Partners with FN
Fiocchi & FN have partnered to increase availability of 5.7x28mm ammunition...
Smith & Wesson Sees Sales Gains
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reports it achieved a year-over-year sales growth of 22.2% in the second quarter...
Legacy Sports Intl. Under New Ownership
Legacy Sports International, the importer of a variety of European and South American-produced sporting firearms run by two principals...
Gander Mountain Has Third Quarter Loss
Gander Mountain Company (NASDAQ:GMTN) , a leading outdoor lifestyle retailer, has reported mixed results for its third quarter...
Judge Clears Way for New York City to Sue Firearms Companies
The federal judge hearing the New York City case against the industry in Brooklyn has ruled that the suit can go forward...
Remington to Import Zastava Rifles to U.S.
Serbian weapons maker Zastava Oruzje has signed a U.S. importation agreement with Remington Arms Co. The agreement is worth 3.2 million...
San Fran Gun Ban Delayed
San Francisco will delay enforcement of a voter-approved ban on gun and ammunition sales until March 1, while a judge considers a National Rifle Association lawsuit...
Brownells Wins U.S. Military Contract
Brownells¨ has entered into a contract to supply the United States military with more than 336,000 high-capacity 30-round magazines...
Ithaca Guns Assets Sold at Auction
The remaining assets of the 125-year-old Ithaca Gun Co. were sold at auction in late November at a liquidation...
Most Stolen New Orleans Guns Still Missing
ATF officials say that fewer than 137 of the 1,000 guns looted from three Gulf Coast states hit by hurricanes have been recovered...
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AST Press Releases
Otis President Doreen Marks Awarded US Small Business Admin's Top Award
The US SBA's Convention in Washington was notable this year for its recognition for one of the firearms industry's most remarkable executives. Doreen Marks, the president...
Tactical Command Posts Record Sales Growth
TCI, one of the tactical industry's most respected provider of communications headset has reported record earnings for 2005. The company founded by legendary ex- Swat Cop Don Medine...
Extreme Shock Intro's New Bullets!
Extreme Shock (Clintwood, VA) E-Shock President Jeff Mullins has announced a new series of bullets utilizing their proprietary compressed tungsten explosive entry technology...
T.A.G.'s Made in USA Nylon Gear a huge hit with patriotic retailers!
Tactical Assault Gear (San Diego CA) Founder and President Chris Osman's policy of "exclusively made in America" is paying off for the company in spades....
New VAR -18 from Vulcan Armament!
Vulcan Armament, (Inver Grove Heights, MN) has just IntroÕd their new version of the legendary AR18. The .223 cal weapon features the direct coupled gas system....
Dark Ops Knives Releases New Fixed Blades and Hellfire Tactical Lights
The Knife Industry's most revolutionary knife manufacturer has started shipping their new line of combat fixed blades. Back-ordered by the thousands, the new knives...
OTIS Unveils New 45,000 square foot New Factory
Otis Technology (Lyons Falls, NY) has recently moved into a brand new 45,000ft building, a facility they designed and built specifically to house the US manufacturing of their legendary gun care kits...
American Sporting Trade™ Shooting Sports Excellence Awards Nominations Underway!
Manufacturers with innovative products should visit the AST website for entry forms. Categories cover the full range of shooting sports categories, as well as for excellence in...
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