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Your purchase of a Vortex™ Adjustable Waterproof Dog Collar ($24.99), standard Vortex™ Adjustable Dog Collar ($19.99) or Vortex™ Padded Dog Leash ($29.99) via the Vortex® website during this special charitable promotion will directly support the work being done by the United States War Dog Association. All proceeds will go directly to USWDA to support their work with the military K-9 community.

SHOT UniversityTM has issued a call for presentations for its educational sessions at the 2025 NSSF® SHOT Show®. SHOT University will take place January 21-23, during the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vudoo Gun Works is excited to announce a change in the ownership and the appointment of Jacob Herman as the new Chief Executive Officer. This transition represents a significant milestone for the company, reflecting a strategic vision to expand and innovate within the firearms industry. 

It’s been 47 years since Larry and Brenda greeted MidwayUSA’s first Customer in that small 1,600-square-foot gun shop in Columbia, MO. A lot has changed since ‘77, but these important things will always remain the same: Customers come first, Employees are like family, Suppliers are our partners and friends, and we continuously improve everything – always.

Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets are excited to announce the appointment of Jim Bruno as CEO, effective July 8, 2024. Most recently, Jim has held the position of President at Bushnell (a Vista Outdoor brand segment) which holds many brands including Bushnell, Simmons, Primos, Hoppes, Champion, Gold Tip, BeeStinger and many others.

Orion Wholesale announces the promotion of Matt Nicholson to Vice President of Sales. In his role, Nicholson will be responsible for sales team leadership, expanding new sales territories, developing new distribution channels and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies.

X-Vision Optics announces its new partnership with some of the top sales groups in the nation, including Professional Marketing, Inc. and Maschmedt & Associates. These strategic partnerships aim to enhance X-Vision Optics' market presence in the United States.

The Lucci Corp, Inc, the original manufacturer of Therm-A-Seat products, is excited to announce a partnership with PMI-MAX for sales representation in MN, ND, SD, IA, MO, WI, IL, IN, MI and OH.

Kimber announces a strategic partnership with Lipsey’s. By activating this agreement with Lipsey’s, Kimber will deliver greater sales distribution to underserved regions. Lipsey’s is the latest addition to the Kimber authorized distributor network.

Helix 6 Precision is pleased to be selected as the barrel of choice in the new Next Level Armament Phoenix Rifle. The Next Level Armament’s 6ARC Ascend Phoenix Rifle features a fully ambidextrous, precision-machined billet receiver set that is paired with the Helix 6 Precision barrel.

Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) is pleased to announce a series of key executive promotions aimed at enhancing industry coverage and operational efficiency. These strategic changes underscore the company's commitment to optimizing client service and acknowledging the exceptional contributions of its team.

HeadHunters NW proudly announces Gold Sponsorship of the 2024 NSSF® Marketing and Leadership Summit, to be held in Ponte Vedra, Florida, from May 7 to 9. In addition to sponsoring the NSSF Summit, Shaylene Keiner, President of HeadHunters NW, will record several podcasts during the event.

The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $90.05 billion in 2023, a 371 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 384,437, a 131 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by the NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.

FL Outdoor, home to Swhacker Broadheads, C’Mere Deer and TAC Vanes, is growing its team, and Hal Thomas has been hired for the newly created position of marketing brand manager for Kelly’s Outdoor division.

Federal has received the 2024 Gold Award in the category of Shotshells by the readers of Predator Xtreme. Hunters who read this magazine are extremely loyal to the products they use. These annual awards allow them to reveal what products they think are the absolute best.

Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new destination retail super store location in South Fayette Township, Pa., in the southwest suburbs of Pittsburgh. Bass Pro Shops’ newest store will be the company’s third in the great state of Pennsylvania, and the first in western Pennsylvania.

Petersen’s HUNTING has tapped Colton Heward as its new Managing Editor. Heward, a noted big-game guide and successful outdoor journalist, will be help lead HUNTING’s efforts to educate, entertain and inform hunters through its print, digital and social channels.

FL Outdoor, home to Swhacker Broadheads, C’Mere Deer and TAC Vanes, is growing its team, and Hal Thomas has been hired for the newly created position of marketing brand manager for Kelly’s Outdoor division.

FL Outdoor, home to Swhacker Broadheads, C’Mere Deer and TAC Vanes, is growing its team, and Hal Thomas has been hired for the newly created position of marketing brand manager for Kelly’s Outdoor division.

Vudoo Gun Works proudly has built and donated a matched pair of custom Mobius 1911 pistols to Christian Craighead, former member of the famed 22 SAS Regiment and hero of the Nairobi incident. These pistols raised $22,000 for the SCI Hunter Action Fund.