Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start-up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association…
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Andy Knapp Loses Battle with Cancer
Andy Knapp, the long time head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, passed away at home on June 22, 2009. He had been fighting kidney cancer for six years…
Blackhawk! Names AcuSport First Master Distributor
BLACKHAWK! Products Group,a manufacturer of tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and the outdoor markets, is announcing its first Master Distributor agreement in the outdoor and shooting sports market with AcuSport of Belle
Savage Rifles: Fighting Terrorism in the Philippines
Savage Arms has joined the global war on terror with the delivery of 111 custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police. The rifles were delivered in May and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Fo
Horton Archery Acquisition Complete
Gregg Ritz' Wild Communications and the private equity firm TGV Partners announce the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Horton Archery, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of crossbows and archery acessories…
New Jersey Legislature Votes for Gun Rationing Bill
On June 26, Governor Corzine and the New Jersey State Senate vote 21 to 15 to pass S1774, a bill that will arbitrarily ration the sale of handguns to one per month, according to a release by the National Rifle Association…
Bill Introduced to Minimize Climate Change Effects on Wildlife
Sportsmen voiced their support of a closely contested U.S. House of Representatives vote aimed at combating global climate change that includes funding for federal and state management practices that would sustain fish and wildlife populations, according
CPSC Issues Notice of Stay of Enforcement of Lead Provisions in CPSIA
Last week the CPSC issued a Notice of Stay of Enforcement of the lead provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) with respect to children’s bicycles. CPSC Commissioner Nancy Nord wrote in a statement, “Although there is no evidence
Schutt to Give Helmets to 20 Pop Warner Teams
Twenty Pop Warner Football programs, including 3 new/startup associations, will be receiving new football helmets from Schutt Sports as part of Pop Warner Football’s Equipment Grant Program. Programs from across the country will each receive 24 new Schutt
Smith and Wesson Reports Q4 Sales Up 19.8% on Strength from MandP Firearms
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter 2009 were $99.5 million, or 19.8% ($16.4 million) higher than net sales of $83.1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter last year..
Exped LLC Hires Four Canadian Rep Agencies
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Exped AG of Switzerland, has hired four rep agencies in Canada. Criteria Designs (Western BC/Yukon Territories), Mountain Exposure (Eastern BC/Alberta/Saskatchewan), J.P. Skala Enterprises (Manitoba/Ontario), an
JanSport Dealer Climb Participants Reach Summit of Mt. Rainer
JanSport revealed that all fifteen of the participants on its 38th annual Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI) Seminar, June 12-16 in Ashford, WA reached the summit of Mt. Rainier on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 a.m. The five-day summit climb, led by senior RMI
Antigua Extends License Agreement in Canada
The Antigua Group, Inc. finalized a four-year extension of its license agreement with Tournament Sports Marketing of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This extension continues an 18-year partnership in the Canadian market between the two companies…
Big Agnes Expands Warehouse
Big Agnes Inc., sleeping bags, pads and tents manufacturer, has expanded its warehouse by 60% to meet increased shipping demands. Additionally, the company has moved to 100% wind power at its corporate office and warehouse locations…
Keen Appoints New GM of Europe Division
Keen Inc. has appointed John Jansen to the newly created position of General Manager for Keen Europe. In his new role as the Head of Keen Europe, Jansen will take full responsibility for the brand, the business, and the team in Europe. He will be based in
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