John Bachar, the climbing legend and design director for Acopa climbing shoes, apparently fell to his death while free soloing a rock climb at the Dike Wall near his home in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Bachar is best known for two feats: his first ascent of the Ba
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U.S. House and Senate Introduce the U.S. OUTDOOR Act
The U.S. OUTDOOR Act was introduced simultaneously in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 3168) and United States Senate (S. 1349) late last week. The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act incorpo
OIA: Progress on Miscellaneous Tarriff Bill
The Senate Finance Committee, in conjunction with the House Ways and Means Committee, is expected to announce a miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) process for 2009. The MTB grants temporary, three-year duty suspensions on specific products that have been cer
ATF Sees Decline In Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firear
Ducks Unlimited Executive VP Don Young Resigns
After 10 years as Ducks Unlimited’s top-ranking official, Don Young said today he is resigning as executive vice president. The resignation is effective Aug. 1, 2009.
Young led the organization in launching the largest conservation campaign in history, We
Glock Reports Q1 Sales Jump 71%
With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. said Friday that the company experienced a 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period's record sales in fiscal year 2009…
GunBroker.com Forms TVP Investments, LLC
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. GunBroker.com f
Insight Tech-Gear Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Group
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has appointed Jones & Co. as its factory sales representatives for the Eastern United Stat
Warren Returns from Retirement to Become Chief of Fisheries
After nearly 40 years of service and a year and a half of retirement Mark Warren accepted the position of Chief of Fisheries at the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) on April 20 of this year…
Dead Down Wind and Mossback Team Up
Dead Down Wind said it has joined MossBack Lethal Addiction as the title sponsor. The new show focuses on the pursuit of trophy animals, including state and world record book hunts…
BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
Lafuma Goes Live at Summer Outdoor Retailer on iVendix B2B E-Commerce Solution
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software for manufacturers selling through specialty retail channels, said that the Lafuma brand will go live on iVendix at the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show…
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
RECALL: DesignWare Sport Balls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada has issued a voluntary recall of DesignWare Sport Balls. It has been reported that the surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead pain
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