Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 7.7% to $77.6 million compared to $72.0 million for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009…
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NSSF: CA Police Chiefs Assoc. Calls for Firearms Microstamping Study
In a recent letter to California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) expressed concern over the “hasty implementation” of firearms microstamping in California and called for further in-depth study of the techn
The Decade Past Shapes the Future for Market
Looking back at the first decade of the new millennium reads like a giant Bell Curve, with the decade starting and ending with two of the most devastating events in recent American history: 9/11 and The Great Recession…
Three New Members Join Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board
Three new members began terms on the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Board of Directors January 1. New members of the CSF Board are: Tommy Millner of Cabela’s, Steve Sanetti of National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Brad F
Freedom Group, Inc. Acquires Barnes Bullets
Freedom Group, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Barnes Bullets. The transaction closed on Dec. 31, 2009…
Beretta Shotgun, Rifle and Apparel Take Top Awards in 2009
Beretta received top awards for new products in both shotgun and rifle categories during 2009, according to a release issued by the company. Beretta said one of the company's field jackets garnered an editorial award for both its function and style.
Nautilus Completes Sale of Certain Commercial Assets
Nautilus, Inc. has completed the sale and licensing of certain assets of its commercial business to Xiamen World Gear Sports Goods Co., Ltd. The sale was completed pursuant to the terms of two previously disclosed asset purchase agreements by and between
Clif Bar Hires New Sales Agencies
Clif Bar & Company has hired two new sales agencies to their sales rep force. Effective immediately, the Mid-Atlantic Territory will be covered by DS Specialty Sports, LTD and the New England Territory will be covered by Stoner-Andrews…
AFFTA Announces a New Industry Trade Show for 2010
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009 to endorse the formation of a new independent fly fishing trade show. The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado
Bushnell Wins Injunction
As of Dec. 30, Bushnell said the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders. Bushnell previously filed suit against these parties for patent infri
American Hunter Names Browning Maxus Shotgun of the Year by American
NRA Publications recently announced its selection for its Golden Bullseye Awards for the finest products available in the shooting sports industry…
Freedom Group Acquires Barnes Bullets
Freedom Group, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Barnes Bullets. The transaction closed on Dec.31, 2009…
Salazar Announces More than $19 Million in Grants to Protect Coastal Wetlands
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced the award of $19.2 million to support 25 conservation projects benefiting fish and wildlife on more than 6,100 acres of coastal habitat in 11 states through the 2010 National Coastal Wetlands Conservatio
Brownells Hires Steve Denny for Law Enforcement Manager Position
Brownells has announced the addition of Steve Denny to fill the newly created position of Law Enforcement Manager…
Benchmade Partners with USA Shooting
Benchmade Knife Company is said to have partnered with USA Shooting in order to help in their mission of preparing American athletes to win Olympic medals and promote shooting sports throughout the United States…
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