SGB Update Sportsmans
Firearms Background Checks Surge 136 Percent In June
The FBI completed 2.18 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in June, a hike of 135.7 percent compared to the June 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 924,054. The rate builds on gains of 75.2 percent in May, 69.1 percent in April and 41 percent in March.
Remington Prepares For Another Bankruptcy, Sale To Navajo Nation
Remington Outdoor Company, the firearms maker, is preparing to file for bankruptcy and is in advanced talks on a sale to Navajo Nation, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
Shoe Carnival Sees Strong Q2 Trend As Stores Re-Open And Online Surges
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has re-opened all but one of its 390 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico following closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smith & Wesson Hires New VP Marketing
Smith & Wesson Inc. has hired Kyle Tengwall as VP marketing for Smith & Wesson’s firearms brands. An industry veteran, Tengwall joins Smith & Wesson from United Tactical Systems.
Interior Dept. Announces Grants To Keep Waters Clean and Support Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has announced $32.8 million in grants – with an additional non-federal match of $21.9 million – for states and communities to support outdoor recreation and help boaters keep America’s waters clean.
Outdoor Edge Names New Marketing Director
Outdoor Edge has named Will Morgan as its marketing director. Morgan brings more than a decade of management and marketing experience to his new position at Outdoor Edge.
Davidson’s Promotes Tappan to Credit Manager Role
Firearms wholesaler, Davidson’s, has appointed Leah Tappan to the position of credit manager.
Mercury Marine Named Preferred Engine Partner For Sting And Nordkapp Boats
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Frydenbø to become the preferred engine partner of the company’s boat brands Sting and Nordkapp in all global markets.
Smith & Wesson’s Q4 Revenues Jump 33 Percent
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. reported sales in the fourth quarter ended April 30 were $233.6 million compared with $175.7 million for the fourth quarter last year, an increase of 32.9 percent. The company showed a steep loss in the quarter due to an impairment charge for the Outdoor Products & Accessories segment, which is being spun-off, related to the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Target Bumps Starting Minimum Wage to $15/Hour, Adds Frontline Worker Bonus
Target will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. employees to $15 per hour, commencing July 5, 2020. The move was announced with a range of updates and extensions to its pay and benefits programs.
Primary Arms Government Adds Eastern Law Enforcement Sales Agent
Primary Arms Government has added Matthew Foust in the role of Eastern Region Law Enforcement Sales Agent.
Walther Arms Taps McCanna To Lead Sales Effort
Walther Arms has hired Rob McCanna as VP of sales. His resume includes 15 years in a variety of executive sales roles with Remington Arms including senior vice president, global sales and marketing.
HuntStand Hires VP For Corporate Relations And Strategic Partnerships
HuntStand has added Brian Murphy to its team as VP of corporate relations and strategic partnerships. Murphy served previously as CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association for the past 23 years.
Orchid Advisors Taps Smith & Wesson Vet To Run Sales & Marketing
Orchid Advisors has appointed Shaun Phelan as VP sales and marketing.
NSSF Disappointed Over SCOTUS’ Refusal To Hear Gun Rights Cases
NSSF, the firearms industry trade association, posted a release expressing “profound disappointment and frustration” by the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to accept any of nearly a dozen Second Amendment-related appeals.
