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Rob Smith  |  Nov 29, 2024  |  0 comments

SGC Group, a Devon-based distributor of sporting goods and firearms, has been announced as the new UK and Southern Ireland distributor for the Italian brands Benelli and Franchi.

Rob Smith  |  Nov 26, 2024  |  0 comments

Vista Outdoor Inc. (“Vista Outdoor”, the “Company”) (NYSE: VSTO) today announced that its stockholders voted to approve the sale of The Kinetic Group to Czechoslovak Group a.s. (“CSG”) (the “CSG Transaction”) at its special meeting of stockholders.

Rob Smith  |  Nov 25, 2024  |  0 comments

Global Ordnance, LLC, a leader in the defense and commercial firearms industries, is excited to announce a new partnership with RSR Group, Inc., one of the largest distributors in the shooting sports industry. 

Rob Smith  |  Nov 18, 2024  |  0 comments

FN Browning Group, parent company of FN Herstal and Browning, has announced exclusive negotiations to acquire the French company Sofisport, a global leader in the production of shotshells and shotshell components for hunting and sport.

GTW Staff  |  Nov 08, 2024  |  1 comments

Gun Trade World magazine has entered a strategic partnership with the Middle East Hunting Expo, marking a significant collaboration in the global hunting and shooting industry.

Rob Smith  |  Nov 05, 2024  |  0 comments

Vortex Optics is dedicating the month of November to support military working dogs, with all proceeds from the sale of its dog collars and leashes going to the United States War Dogs Association (USWDA).

Rob Smith  |  Oct 30, 2024  |  0 comments

Luth-AR has announced its acquisition of ACRO Machine Inc., a Minnesota-based barrel manufacturing company, marking a significant expansion in its in-house capabilities. 

GTW Staff  |  Oct 09, 2024  |  0 comments

Vista Outdoor, Inc. has finalized agreements to divest two key business segments, marking a significant restructuring move for the outdoor products giant. The deals involve the sale of Revelyst, its outdoor products arm, and The Kinetic Group, its sporting products segment, in separate transactions expected to deliver an estimated $3.35 billion enterprise value for the company.

GTW Staff  |  Oct 09, 2024  |  0 comments

On Tuesday, 1 October, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Viking Arms, a leading supplier of shooting sports equipment in the UK. During her visit, The Princess Royal officially opened Viking Arms' new warehouse facility, toured the company’s premises, and met with staff to learn more about their contributions to the UK shooting sports industry.

Rob Smith  |  Sep 26, 2024  |  0 comments

The 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently concluded at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. 

Rob Smith  |  Sep 11, 2024  |  0 comments

Kimber, situated in Alabama, has announced a partnership with Sports South, further enhancing its sales distribution network. This new alliance represents a strategic extension of Kimber's two-step distribution model. Sports South, renowned as one of the oldest commercial two-step distributors in the outdoor industry, joins Kimber’s growing list of authorized distributors.

Rob Smith  |  Aug 13, 2024  |  0 comments

Gridiron Capital, an investment firm known for partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, has announced a definitive agreement to sell its controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors ("GSM Outdoors") to Platinum Equity. 

Rob Smith  |  Jul 26, 2024  |  0 comments

Brownells has announced its new role as the exclusive distributor for Alpha Munitions in Europe, promising enhanced access to high-quality ammunition for European customers. 

Rob Smith  |  Jul 15, 2024  |  0 comments

Colt CZ Group has announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with a new facility in Hungary, Colt CZ Hungary, where it holds a majority share and oversees all production activities. 

Rob Smith  |  Jul 09, 2024  |  0 comments

Vista Outdoor Board Unanimously Recommends the CSG Transaction as the Most Compelling for Stockholders, Providing Superior Package Value

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