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American Outdoor Brands To Merge Electro-Optics Into Outdoor Products & Accessories Segment
American Outdoor Brands, the parent of Smith & Wesson, reported earnings in the third quarter ended January 31 before charges exceeded guidance as sales grew 2.9 percent year-over-year. But an impairment charge was taken to merge its Electro-Optics division with its Outdoor Products & Accessories division.
Academy Sports Signs On As Presenting Sponsor Of Bassmaster High School Series
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a partnership with B.A.S.S. that will help both organizations continue to grow the sport of fishing for years to come.

Firearms Background Checks Drop In February
FBI background checks, as adjusted by the NSSF, were down 12.8 percent in February to 1.11 million, a decrease of 12.8 percent compared to the February 2018 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.27 million.
Camping World Delays 10K Filing
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that has filed a Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing the company a 15-day extension to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018
House Passes Gun-Control Measure Expanding Background Checks
The Democratic-led House on Wednesday passed an expansion of background checks for nearly all gun sales. The measure extends background checks to guns purchased outside of licensed gun dealers.
Academy Sports To Open Five Stores
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced plans to open five stores. The stores will open in Georgetown, TX; Buford, GA; Gastonia and Mooresville NC; and Ardmore, OK.
NSSF Partners To Launch Gun Safety Videos For Children
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has partnered with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) to produce two new firearms safety videos starring McGruff The Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff to help teach young children how to react should they see an unsecured firearm.

Rocky Brands Q4 Profitability Shows Further Improvement
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings rose 28.6 percent in the fourth quarter on an adjusted basis. The gains reflect improved gross margins due to segment mix, increased manufacturing efficiencies and improved full priced selling. Wholesale sales increased 3.4 percent.

SportChek’s Comps Climb 2.5 Percent In Q4
Canadian Tire Corp. reported SportChek’s comps were up 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 2.0 percent for the full year

Yeti Holdings Q4 Profits Jump
Yeti Holdings Inc. reported a sharp jump in net earnings in the fourth quarter as revenues climbed 19 percent. The company expects sales to climb between 11.5 percent and 13 percent in 2019.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Murfreesboro, TN, Store In Summer 2019
Sportsman’s Warehouse is planning to open a new store in Murfreesboro, TN, in the summer of 2019.
CRKT Appoints Industry Veteran Jeff Lunz As New CFO
Columbia River Knife and Tool has appointed Jeff Lunz as the company’s new CFO. A seasoned professional, Lunz worked with Gerber Legendary Blades for the past 14 years in accounting, planning, inventory and various director roles before ascending to VP of finance.
Big Rock Sports Recognizes Vendors In Nashville
Big Rock Sports recognized its vendor partners during January’s Nashville Outdoor Expo to spotlight those who went above and beyond in 2019. Specifically, the company spotlighted Pure Fishing, Leupold and Pradco Fishing.
Firearms Background Checks Turn Positive In January
FBI background checks, as adjusted by the NSSF, improved 3.4 percent in January to 988,160 from 955,466 in January 2018. The gain marked the first year-over-year improvement since March 2018.

Vista Outdoor Reduces Sales Guidance After Quarterly Miss
Vista Outdoor lowered its revenue guidance for its fiscal year ended March 31 after reporting sales dropped 20 percent in the third quarter. The company posted a loss of $514.6 million, or $8.94 a share, on a massive goodwill write-down but said earnings before charges exceeded Wall Street’s consensus estimates.