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Industry thrives in S.D.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2009; Hodny, Jennifer ... While many states continue to restrict the firearm industry, South Dakota is rolling out the red carpet to welcome these companies. South Dakota has a longstanding history of supporting the firearm industry. It was actually the first state in the nation to pass legislation stating gun ...
Who is listening?(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2009; Robbins, Jacob ... Miles Hall's said what dealers have been saying for years, but nothing is done ("Dealers' Troubles Are The Industry's Troubles," March 2009). It is unfortunate, but I fear the heads of manufacturing ...
Many threats.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2009; Ahlman, Larry ... In this article, Mr. Hall clearly spells out the many threats facing today's firearm retailers. I couldn't agree more. ATF statistics say that the number of FFL license holders has declined from 286,000 in 1993 to well under 100,000 today. We ...
Where's the profit?(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2009; Williams, Chuck ... It is very true that a retail store must make a profit to stay in business. I agree with Miles that there is, by no means, enough profit in firearms ....
Industry leaders deliver message to lawmakers.(Industry news)
May 01, 2009 ... Firearm and ammunition company executives converged on Capitol Hill in late March to deliver the industry's concerns to Congressional lawmakers. The Legislative Fly-In of a nearly 40-member delegation was sponsored by NSSF. "Several industry leaders, CEOs and presidents of ...
S&W posts third quarter results.(Industry news)(Financial report)
May 01, 2009 ... Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. announced in mid-March the financial results for its third fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31. Net product sales for the three months were $83.2 million, a 25.9 percent increase over the three months ending on Jan. 31, 2008. Net income for the third fiscal quarter ...
Winchester awarded contract, supports USA shooting.(Industry news)
May 01, 2009 ... The U.S. military has awarded Winchester Ammunition a five-year contract, with a maximum value of $30 million, for 9mm frangible training ammunition. The ammunition will support the Navy Surface Warfare Center, and will be made in East Alton, III., and Oxford. Miss. ...
Shooting Industry Masters to support First Shots.(Industry news)
May 01, 2009 ... FMG Publications has announced its Shooting Industry Masters three-gun competition will now support the First Shots program of the NSSF. For six years, the Masters has raised money to support NSSF's Step Outside program. At last year's event, FMG Publications raised $16,500 during its ...
Remington tops $150K for Elk Foundation.(Industry news)
May 01, 2009 ... Through donations tied to sales of commemorative rifles, Remington has passed the $150,000 mark in its support of habitat work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. "Stewardship and protection of habitat, opening lands for public access, reintroducing elk to parts of their ...
Leica forms North American sales unit.(Industry news)
May 01, 2009 ... Leica Sport Optics announces a new U.S. sport optics sales and marketing division, headquartered in Allendale, N.J. The company has hired Dave Brown as VP of sales and Pamela Scarlatelli as VP of marketing in the North American market. "Selling ultra-premium optics is a unique ...
AcuSport offers EZ-4473 software.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... AcuSport is now offering dealers "EZ-4473" software to assist in filling out Form 4473. Compliant with BATF regulations and approved by BATF Ruling 2008-3, AcuSport points out that EZ-4473 protects independent retailers' FFL licenses by helping to eliminate clerical errors and ...
Hunter's Specialties presents sales awards.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... Hunter's Specialties presented its 2008 sales awards to its representatives at the 2009 SHOT Show. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Largest Dollar Increase ...
ATK recognizes outstanding salesmanship.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... ATK, in partnership with Jones & Co. and Ellett Brothers LLC, have recognized outstanding salesmanship for 2008. Ellett Brothers associates Lisa Comalander, Susie Long, Leslie Marter, Dorothy Mc-Gee and Robin Brokob each received a 2008 ATK award recognizing their exemplary ...
Beretta USA announces 2008 customer awards.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... Beretta USA announces its 2008 Commercial Customer of the Year awards. The awards are based on overall program support, innovation and creativity in representing Beretta products and the overall growth of the Beretta product lines. The 2008 winners are: * Chain Store of the ...
Media Day breaks attendance record.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... The 4th Annual Media Day at the Range, held the day before the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Fla., broke all records, according to event organizers, thanks in large part to the support of Bass Pro Shops. Nearly 425 members of the outdoor media from around the world attended the event in ...
STI donates $14,500 to USPSA.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... STI International has donated $14,500 to the U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). The funds, raised through sales of two limited-edition 1911 USPSA/STI signature pistols, will support a variety of USPSA programs and initiatives. "The employees of STI International are ...
Foundation granted non-profit status.(Industry)
May 01, 2009 ... The MidwayUSA Foundation, parent of the Scholastic Shooting Trust, received 501(c)(3) status as a public charity and seeks to expand its funding of competitive shooting at high schools, colleges and universities. "We've kicked off the planning for our first fundraising banquet, ...
Remington Arms Freedom Group Inc.(newsmakers)
May 01, 2009 ... Names CEO Remington Arms Co. and its parent, Freedom Group Inc. (FGI), announces the appointment of Theodore (Ted) Torbeck as its chief executive officer. Officials say he will be a director for both entities. Torbeck joined Remington as its chief operating officer in February ...
Carson Optical.(newsmakers)
May 01, 2009 ... Hires Marketing, PR Manager Carson Optical has named Pamela Hulbert marketing and public relations manager. Her responsibilities include increasing awareness of the Carson brand and enhancing its presence in the hunting and birding industries through public relations and ...
Davidson's.(newsmakers)
May 01, 2009 ... Names New Sales Manager Davidson's has named Ron Richardson as sales manager. Richardson will focus on improving each customer's experience, updating and revitalizing sales training programs and providing coaching, education and support to sales executives while reviewing and ...
