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Wilson family expands with acquisition of Performance Engineering
Rob Smith  |  Jul 29, 2025  |  0 comments

Wilson Combat has announced that its sister company, Lehigh Defense LLC, has acquired the assets of Performance Engineering, a long-established firearm component manufacturer based in Hillsboro, Missouri. 

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Highlander Group expands European footprint with new French partnership
Rob Smith  |  Jul 17, 2025  |  0 comments

Highlander Group, the Scottish-based manufacturer of outdoor and tactical gear, has announced a strategic partnership with AC AGENCY for representation in the French outdoor market. Effective from June 1, 2025, the agreement marks a key milestone in Highlander’s continued growth across Europe.

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Sig Sauer faces renewed scrutiny over P320 series as 6.8mm ammunition output surges
Rob Smith  |  Jul 11, 2025  |  0 comments

Sig Sauer is once again at the center of attention following the release of an FBI report into an uncommanded discharge involving a P320-series pistol, even as the company announces a major production milestone in support of U.S. defense programs.

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Ruger acquires assets of Anderson Manufacturing to expand US production
Rob Smith  |  Jul 05, 2025  |  0 comments

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) has announced the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing, a firearms and accessories producer based in Hebron, Kentucky. The acquisition includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and equipment, allowing Ruger to enhance its production capacity and broaden its product portfolio.

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INTEGRIX scope now featured in Way of the Hunter video game
Rob Smith  |  Jul 04, 2025  |  0 comments
Leapers is proud to announce an exciting new partnership between its premium optics brand INTEGRIX® and THQ Nordic’s hit video game Way of the Hunter. The INTEGRIX® iX6 3-18x44 riflescope is now available as part of the game’s official in-game gear lineup, bringing a new level of realism and precision to virtual hunting experiences.
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Steiner Optics partners with Bruiser Industries to expand tactical training applications
Rob Smith  |  Jun 24, 2025  |  0 comments

Collaboration aims to enhance real-world instruction using Steiner’s LVPOs, red dots, and laser systems

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Smith & Wesson Wins Supreme Court Case: Major Legal Victory for US Firearms Industry
Rob Smith  |  Jun 16, 2025  |  0 comments

Unanimous SCOTUS ruling blocks Mexico’s lawsuit—reinforces legal protections for gun manufacturers under US law.

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ZEISS to End Optics Manufacturing in Wetzlar by 2026, Signals Strategic Shift Towards Digital Growth
Rob Smith  |  Jun 06, 2025  |  0 comments

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics GmbH has announced to staff that it will end production of hunting and nature observation optics at its Wetzlar facility by the end of 2026, marking the closure of one of Germany’s most storied optical manufacturing sites. The move will affect approximately 70 employees and reflects broader structural changes within the premium optics sector.

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Rivolier acquires historic French arms maker Verney-Carron
Rob Smith  |  Jun 06, 2025  |  0 comments

French distribution group Rivolier has confirmed its acquisition of Verney-Carron, the last remaining industrial-scale firearms manufacturer in France.

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U.S. Tariff Update: What It Means for Sellmark and its Partners
Rob Smith  |  Apr 11, 2025  |  0 comments

A statement from Sellmark Corporation Founder & CEO James Sellers regarding global tariffs.

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