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ISOtunes, creator of some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection, has taken recent steps into the shooting sports market. The team at ISOtunes Sport has also entered an agreement with sales and distribution powerhouse Dunkin-Lewis.

As IWA OutdoorClassics approaches its 51st year, Gun Trade World speaks with Stefanie Leege to uncover how the event continues to drive innovation, support the industry during challenging times, and nurture the next generation of talent.

After four intensive days in Nuremberg, IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 closed on 1 March having once again demonstrated its position as a leading international event show for the hunting, shooting sports, outdoor equipment and civilian security sectors.

IWA OutdoorClassics will move to April and switch to a three-day, Tuesday-to-Thursday schedule from 2027, in a format change the organizers say is designed to improve efficiency for exhibitors and visitors and strengthen the show’s position as a B2B platform for the international hunting and target sports industry.

Three long years have passed since the last IWA OutdoorClassics in 2019. Now the leading international trade fair for hunting, shooting sports, equipment for outdoor activities and for civilian and official security applications is back. 918 exhibitors from a total of 54 countries will present products and innovations in a total of 10 halls from 3 - 6 March 2022. 

The team at Lyman are sad to announce the passing of James F. “Mace” Thompson, the founder of Lyman Products Corp. Mace passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer, on Saturday Apr. 3, 2021 surrounded by his wife Pam and other family members. He was 79.