SGB Update Sportsmans
NWTF Invests $152,000 in Education, Habitat Projects in December
As it works to advance its mission of promoting wildlife conservation and preserving our hunting heritage, the National Wild Turkey Federation distributed more than $152,000 in December of 2009 to states and programs through the NWTF Hunting Heritage Supe
Outdoor Show Season Kicks In With Solid Traffic
Last week was the week for the outdoor retail industry to shine, both on the sportsman’s outdoor side of the business and the specialty outdoor side as SHOT Show and Outdoor Retailer competed for retailers and vendors during a very hectic and weathe
Major RECALL on Fitness Trainer
In a recall implemented by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc., nearly 18,000 Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG fitness elliptical trainers will be pulled from the market…
Steyr Arms Acquires Merkel
Steyr Arms has acquired Merkel USA. Once merged, the two companies will be headquartered in a facility in Trussville, AL, complete with gunsmithing facilities and an underground testing range…
Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems Pledges $1 Million to NRA
Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems has pledged one million dollars to benefit the National Rifle Association (NRA)…
Winchester Ammunition Receives The 2010 Cabela’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Winchester Ammunition has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Cabela’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award. The presentation was made January 18, during the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show reception in Las Vegas…
Petzal Wins POMA’s Grits Gresham Award
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) honored veteran journalist Dave Petzal during the State of the Industry Dinner at the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. Petzal, of Bedford, NY,
Remington Outdoor Foundation Appoints President
Grant Gregory, chairman of the Remington Outdoor Foundation (ROF), said ROF has appointed business leader and outdoor enthusiast Jim Moore as the president of the Foundation.
Aimpoint Announces Charter Dealer Program
Aimpoint has formed a Charter Dealer program to support sales of their products to the Hunting Market in North America. The company said the program is designed to offer limited access to certain Aimpoint sporting products, allowing the company to focus t
Knife Rights Launches State Knife Law Preemption Campaign
Knife Rights has launched a national preemption campaign in Arizona. At the request of Knife Rights, Arizona Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Gray, has introduced SB1153, reference titled, “State Preemption: Knives,” which will protect knife owners, knife co
The North Face Names VP, Global Product
The North Face named former Nike executive Philip Hamilton as its VP of global product. Hamilton will be responsible for leading global product strategy to continually drive and execute innovative products…
Tefron Names CEO
Tefron Ltd. appointed Amit Meridor as its chief executive officer, effectiv, January 21. He has over 15 years of experience in the textile industry, executive managerial experience in business development, special situations and turnaround programs…
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
Nike Launches Golf Clubs Without Tiger Woods
Nike Inc. will launch new golf clubs that are not directly linked to Tiger Woods. Instead, Nike said its Victory Red STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods, which will go on sale Jan. 28 for $299, were designed with input from all 13 U.S. golf endorsers…
Reebok Partners with Armani on Activewear Collection
Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Reebok International Ltd. formed a global alliance to create an activewear collection under the EA7 and Emporio Armani labels…
