The European Outdoor Group and the Outdoor Industry Association made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects. The aim is to facilitate cross-adoption throughout the industry and optimize stakeholder engagement
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Mountain Khakis Moves to New Warehouse Closer to Home
Mountain Khakis has opened a new fulfillment warehouse in Gastonia, NC, relocating their operations from a third party operation in Texas to their own facility within close proximity to their Charlotte office…
Remington Acquires Advanced Armament Corp.
Remington Arms Company, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) The transaction closed on Oct.2, 2009…
FTC to Regulate Blogging, Testimonials, and Celebrity Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. The revised Guides state that Bloggers who make an endorsement must disclose the m
Pennsylvania ‘Firearms Freedom Act’ Legislation Introduced
State Representative Sam Rohrer has introduced the “Firearms Freedom Act” (HB1988) for consideration in the state legislature. The bill is “An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Fede
Lake Tahoe Sees Early Snowfall
The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts welcomed the first significant early season snowfall over the weekend, helping kick start winter preparations and also set the stage for what is predicted to be an epic snow season in the Sierra Nevada. Top weather experts are p
NSSF: House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammo in Nat’l Parks
A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raising important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has been sent
VanDam Joins Humminbird Team
Kevin VanDam is now an official member of the Humminbird Pro Team and will compete in tournaments using the very latest in marine electronics technology…
Friends of NRA Surpasses $100K In Online Ticket Sales
Beginning in 2009, the National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA banquets program has allowed the public to purchase its tickets online. With a growing number of banquet attendees becoming more technologically savvy and the ever-increasing amount
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear New 2nd Amendment Case
We have just received word that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case on the individual rights of gun owners, according to a release by the Buckeye Firearms Association…
First Fidelity Reserve to Sponsor 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup
First Fidelity Reserve will expand their NRA sponsorship by becoming a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, set to take place in Columbia, MO from May 26-29, 2010. FFR was also the sponsor of the
Supreme Court to Hear McDonald v. Chicago – Monumental 2nd Amendment Case
The Supreme Court's decision has decided to hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago, according to several sources including the National Rifle Association…
Iridium And GHL Acquisition Close Transaction
Iridium Holdings LLC and GHL Acquisition Corp. have announced the close of their transaction. Effective immediately, GHL Acquisition's new name is Iridium Communications Inc., trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (
Crocs. Inc. Secures New Asset-Backed Credit Facility
Crocs, Inc. said it has entered into a new asset-backed revolving credit facility with PNC as of Sept. 25, 2009. The agreement provides for up to $30 million in revolving loans which may be used for working capital needs and other items, as stipulated in
Johnson Outdoors Completes New Financing Structure
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has refinanced and restructured the company's debt, thereby reducing estimated 2010 borrowing costs by more than 40% compared with fiscal year 2009…