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Self Reliance Illustrated Announces Closure
Despite a small but dedicated following, Self Reliance Illustrated has announced that they will no longer be in business. The bi-monthly magazine, in business since 2010 was owned by The Pathfinder School, L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives, and Battle Horse Knives.
Remington Announces Para Integration
Remington Outdoor Company announced the transfer of Para's operations to Huntsville and the rebranding of Para to Remington. Para's products have a strong following due to their key technical and performance features, which are different than many 1911s, including Remington's own R1 line. ROC said they intend to keep these features and benefits that their customers have come to trust.
MINOX USA Names Pitassi Director of Sales and Marketing
MINOX USA Sport Optics has named Jay Pitassi director of sales and marketing for the hunting and outdoor division, according to Thorsten Kortemeier, managing director/CEO of the parent company in Germany.
Trijicon® Inc. Announces Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. "Master Distributor of the Year"
Trijicon, Inc. has named Chattanooga Shooting Supplies as their 2014 Master Distributor of the Year.
Inaugural HAVA/NSSF Golf Classic Raises Support/Awareness for Disabled Veterans
Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announce the very successful launch of a new annual pre-SHOT Show golf classic series that took place on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Bear's Best Golf Club in Las Vegas.
Cabela's Named "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" Retailer of the Year
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has honored Cabela's as its "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" Retailer of the Year.
SSSF Announces Project ChildSafe Partnership
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is joining forces with Project ChildSafe to help promote responsible firearm handling and storage.
ZEISS Offers Tremendous Savings on CONQUEST DL Riflescopes
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics announced the CONQUEST DL Riflescope consumer promotion for the US and Canada. From February 1st through the 28th, ZEISS will run a $200 Mail-In Rebate consumer promotion for the CONQUEST DL 1.2-5x36, 2-8x42 and 3-12x50 illuminated reticle models.
Crosman Wins Predator Xtreme Readers Choice Awards
Crosman Corporation announced it has won the 2015 Predator Xtreme Readers' Choice for Favorite Airgun and Preferred Hunting Pellet for the third consecutive year. The company previously won the award for both categories in 2013 and 2014.
Doug Koenig Championship Series with Florida Lake Gators
On the next episode of Doug Koenig Championship Series, Doug travels to the freshwater lakes in Ocala, Florida with his two sons and sports training Coach John Schaeffer to fill gator nuisance tags.
Shooting Industry Features Selling Personal Defense Accessories, Turkey Hunting Gear
The February issue of Shooting Industry provides dealers with insight to enhance their sales of turkey hunting products and personal-defense accessories. Selling strategies for non-lethal personal defense options and why this booming sector of the market can improve a dealer's bottom line are discussed.
SureFire Recognizes Top Evans Group Reps at SHOT Show 2015
SureFire, LLC announced the top-performing Evans Group sales representatives of 2014. The criteria considered in these awards included sales numbers, communication skills, lead reporting, and coordination with SureFire staff and other Evans field reps.
Americase Announces "K-9" Transport Units for LE, Hunting
Americase, Inc. announced the completion of their newest product – the K-9 Transport Unit. Designed for one or two dogs, they're sized to fit trucks, vans and SUVs. Each crate has front and back doors and have drawers for training and tactical gear.
Signal 9 Defense to Display Reliant at AmChar Show
Signal 9 Defense will have the 4-barrel Reliant pistol at the upcoming AmChar Show. Reliant is designed for concealed carry with the mission of providing revolver-like reliability with the profile of a 1911 pistol.
Matt Theiss Joins Apex Tactical Specialties As Design Engineer
Apex Tactical Specialties, the industry leader in aftermarket drop-in performance parts for handguns, announced that Matt Theiss has joined the company as a design engineer.
ShotLock Introduces New Electromechanical Locks for Solo-Vaults
ShotLock, manufacturer of the ShotLock Solo-Vault line of individual home defense gun safes for the Shotgun, Handgun, CCW and AR platforms, announced the release of its new Electromechanical Lock, the 200E, available for both the Shotgun and Handgun models.
Crimson Trace by the Numbers
Crimson Trace offers numerous reasons for the excitement about the company's many and varied products. Some of those numbers describe the product lines, seven. Some describe the size of the company, over 120 at the company's HQ. Another number describes product growth: nearly 20 new products this year.
S&W Wins Industry Day at the Range Action Target Safety Award
SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range is pleased to announce that Smith & Wesson is the 2015 winner of the Action Target Safety Award.
ATK Sporting Names 2014 Dealers of the Year
ATK gives top honors to South Carolina's Palmetto State Armory at the 2015 Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, naming it 2014 ATK Dealer of the Year.
Lipsey's Gets Top Honor As Daniel Defense Highest Volume Distributor
Lipsey's, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, had the honor of receiving the Daniel Defense Top Gun Distributor of the Year award for 2014.