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NSSF Adds Two Board Members

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, has added Laurie Lipsey Aronson and Marvin C. (Marty) Daniel to its Board of Governors.

NICS Background Checks Surge 75 Percent In January

The FBI completed 2.05 million million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in January, a surge of 75.2 percent compared to the January 2020 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.17 million.

Firearms Trade Expert Joins Orchid

Orchid announced the appointment of Michael Andersen to the position of director of regulatory services. In this capacity, Andersen will lead Orchid’s international trade practice and will fulfill client needs related to ATF compliance, import/export licensing and firearm e-commerce regulations.

Clarus Sees 23 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain

Clarus Corp said it expects sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 to be approximately $75.0 million, a 23 percent increase year-over-year and ahead of guidance. Excluding the acquisition of Barnes, sales grew 12 percent.

Bass Pro And Johnny Morris Announce Amateur Fishing Tournament

Bass Pro Shops and founder Johnny Morris announced plans Monday for a national amateur bass fishing tournament to kick off the company’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The event will offer the largest cash prize of any freshwater fishing tournament to date.

Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings Upgraded

Moody’s upgraded the debt ratings of Vista Outdoor Inc. because Vista repaid a significant amount of debt over the last two years. The rating agency also expects the company’s operating performance to remain strong over the next 12 to 18 months as ammunition demand remains robust and as the company continues to work through its material backlog.

Gunwerks Makes Hires

Gunwerks, based in Cody, WY, hired Ryan Chalupsky as product development director and Neal Emery as director of brand experience.

Retail Sales Drop In December For Third Straight Month

Retail sales, excluding automobiles and gas, slid 0.7 percent in December compared to November, according to the Commerce Department, as a surge in coronavirus cases kept consumers away from stores during the critical holiday shopping season.