In a landmark decision on 31 October 2025, the Northern Cape Division of the High Court in Kimberley ruled that rhino horn harvested from captive-bred white rhinos on registered, conservation-oriented breeding operations may be exported under the non-commercial exemption in Article VII of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), provided that all relevant permits and conditions are satisfied.
Retailers are still the beating heart of the shooting industry – the attendance at shows like IWA OutdoorClassics proves that – but why is this the case? The reasons are numerous.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced a major restructuring of its media operations, signalling a significant shift in its publishing strategy and underlining the print media difficulties now affecting the wider firearms and outdoor industry.
Australia’s Sporting Shooters Association of Queensland (SSAA Queensland) has announced a new grant program designed to encourage study, research, and professional pursuits that help advance the shooting sports.
Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE), the parent company of Safariland®, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, a leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and protective equipment for military and law enforcement.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has unveiled the next iteration of its 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), showcasing the latest modification of the system at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition in Washington DC last week.
Veteran-founded firearms manufacturer Watchtower Firearms has announced a major transition following the approval of a sale transaction by the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. Under the agreement, Watchtower Defense and its owners have acquired substantially all the assets of Watchtower Firearms, marking the beginning of a new era for the company and its employees.
First Breach, Inc., a U.S.-based vertically integrated manufacturer of ammunition and components, has announced a joint venture with India’s ideaForge Technology Limited, ranked third globally among the world’s top dual-use drone manufacturers by Drone Industry Insights.