Oregon's state Senate rejected a bill last week that would have banned BPA, or bisphenol-A, from baby bottles and sippy cups, after opponents concluded it might backfire on the state's food industry…
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Five Thoughts for a Gilt-Free Future
Several outdoor brands tested sales at online retailer Giltman.com. This members-only site offers brief (twelve to thirty-six hour) sales of high-end, typically fashion-forward product, at a deep discount…
Evinrude Announces Ambassadors
BRP has introduced a team of four elite anglers as official ambassadors to Evinrude outboard engines. Dubbed “The E-TEAM,” the group will tour the U.S. over the next four months, outfitted with the Evinrude technology, sharing real experiences and interac
Reagan Selected as Executive Director of AFWA
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has named Ron Regan has as its new Executive Director…
Sabre Defence Industries Raided by ATF Agents
Federal agents from the Nashville field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have searched the Nashville factory of military weapons manufacturer Sabre Defence Industries, according to a release by Sabre…
USFW Announces Firearms Rule Change for Possession in Nat’l Wildlife Refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said on Monday that effective February 22, 2010, the rules governing possession of firearms on National Wildlife Refuges will change as a result of legislation enacted by Congress. After this date, the law allows an indi
L-3 Communications to Acquire Insight Technology Inc.
L-3 Communications said late last week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Insight Technology Incorporated (Insight)…
NSSF Hails Washington State Supreme Court Decision
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said it supported a recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court holding that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans are applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment…
Leupold Files Suit to ‘Defend TBR Patent’
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has sued Bushnell, Inc. and others for infringement of a patent granted to Leupold® relating to its True Ballistic Range® technology (TBR®), accoriding to a release by the company…
Rocky Swings to Profit in Q4 on 6.5% Sales Decline
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 were $61.7 million versus net sales of $66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The company reported net income of $0.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share in 2009 versus a net
Danner, Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation Renew Partnership
Inspired by a “shared passion for the outdoors and desire to preserve the legacy of the hunt,” Danner said it has entered into a renewed relationship with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation…
CST and Fishing-Boating Partners Send Concerns to White House
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, along with its partners in the U.S. Recreational Fishing & Boating Coalition, has submitted formal comments to the White House Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, voicing the concerns of recreational boating
Viridian Names Frank as National Sales Manager
Viridian Green Laser Sights has hired Matt Frank its as National Sales Manager…
Complications with ATF Prompts Cavalry to Exit Firearms Business
According to a release posted on it's website, Cavalry Arms Corporation will cease operations of its firearms business. Citing “an ongoing dispute with the ATF for the past two years,” the statement confirmed that owner Shawn Nealon has elected to ex
Sperry to Open Retail Locations
Sperry Top-Sider will launch new retail stores that will feature all the newly-expanded Sperry Top-Sider seasonal products for men, women and children. The first three stores will open in Florida…