The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $37.7 billion in 2013 which is a 97 percent increase. The total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from more than 166,000 to more than 245,000, a 48 percent increase in that five-year period, […]
Category: Sports/Fitness
ray Loon Marketing Group Hires Web Developer
Gray Loon Marketing Group has hired Scott Bishop as web developer…
US PALM Purchased by Founder
US PALM, an AK47 accessories and soft armor solution company, announces that founder Robert Anderson has purchased US PALM [US Primary Armament Logistical Manufacturing] from its holding company SGC Global Industries…
April is National Wild Turkey Federation Month at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is once again showing its support for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) by hosting NWTF Month this April at Bass Pro Shops stores across the U.S. and Canada…
Fox Factory Closes Sport Truck Deal, Affirms Guidance
Fox Factory Holding Corp. completed the acquisition of certain assets of Sport Truck USA and reaffirmed its guidance for both the first quarter and all of 2014…
New Balance Signs ITU World Champion
New Balance announced the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning ITU World Champion Non Stanford. Together with fellow Team New Balance triathlete Lukas Verzbicas, they represent two of the top triathletes in the world…
Bass Pro Shops offers free, fun family activities for Easter
Families are invited to celebrate Easter at Bass Pro Shops this spring by enjoying free photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts for the kids, and an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt…
Sierra Design Shifting to Independent Reps
Sierra Designs is transitioning to an independent sales force to provide specialty dealers with more support as its launches its completely redesigned line of outdoor gear…
Sightmark Partners with Leading Distributor Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd.
Sightmark has partnered with Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd, a national shooting sports distributor…
Raleigh Donates 50 Mountain Bikes to Trips for Kids
Raleigh Bicycles has donated 50 mountain bikes to Trips for Kids (TFK) as part of a larger agreement to sponsor its programs in North America. The Raleigh bikes will be used to seed the fleets of emerging TFK chapters, which will continue to solicit suppo
Wilderness Systems, Adventure Technology Backs Photographic Expedtion
Wilderness Systems and Adventure Technology have teamed up to sponsor Daniel Fox’s Wild Image Project, during which he will travel to some of North America’s most pristine habitats to capture the true essence of nature through photography…
Zappos Hires Mullen for PR
Zappos has selected Mullen to handle public relations…
Igloo Products Acquired by Another PE Firm
Igloo Products Corp. has been acquired by an affiliate of ACON Investments, L.L.C., a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm…
Game Vector Partners with Outtech Inc.
Iron Mountain Products announces that Outtech Inc. has been named sales and marketing partner for their new product line, Game Vector Game Recovery System…
47 Brand Hires Consumer Marketing Manager
’47 Brand, a privately-held premium sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced that Ryan Johnson has been hired as consumer marketing manager. He previously worked for New Era Cap…