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Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 322 per cent Since 2008
Rob Smith  |  Apr 26, 2023  |  0 comments

The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased to $80.73 billion in 2022 from $19.1 billion in 2008, a 322 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose to over 393,696 from approximately 166,000, a 136 percent increase in that same period, according to a report released by the NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.

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IWA hits back whilst EnforceTac continues rapid growth
Rob Smith  |  Mar 30, 2023  |  0 comments

IWA OutdoorClassics reported positive numbers for its recent trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, whilst EnforceTac resumed its growth and development. Gun Trade World walked both exhibitions to give you the lowdown from the show floor.

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Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces to acquire a joint range of firearms from Sako Ltd
GTW Staff  |  Mar 28, 2023  |  0 comments

On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed a framework agreement for a joint range of firearms with Sako Ltd at the Sako factory in Riihimäki.

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Sig Sauer buys General Robotics
Rob Smith  |  Mar 24, 2023  |  0 comments

Sig Sauer, Inc. has announced the acquisition of General Robotics Ltd, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of lightweight remote weapon stations and tactical robotics for manned and unmanned platforms and anti-drone applications. 

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Vortex has announced the acquisition of GeoBallistics
Rob Smith  |  Mar 07, 2023  |  0 comments

Vortex has announced the acquisition of GeoBallistics, a Dallas, Texas based business providing ballistic mobile application software. The GeoBallistics philosophy closely aligns with the Vortex mission of creating the best possible experience for their customers. 

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"Turnaround Achieved" says IWA.
GTW Staff  |  Mar 03, 2023  |  0 comments

IWA reports encouraging results from opening day of the international trade exhibition in Nurwmberg, Germany.

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NIOA Group acquires Barrett Firearms
GTW Staff  |  Jan 18, 2023  |  0 comments

NIOA Group, Australia’s largest privately-owned supplier of small arms, has purchased fellow family-owned company Barrett Firearms.

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SHOT Show: It’s a big deal
GTW Staff  |  Dec 23, 2022  |  0 comments

SHOT Show, the key international trade exhibition, is back in Las Vegas in January 2023. Below, Gun Trade World has detailed all you’ll need to know for your visit to Sin City.

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Industry pro searches for new opportunity
GTW Staff  |  Dec 09, 2022  |  0 comments

Experienced global trade professional, Thomas Wæver, is looking for a new challenge. 

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Be part of something special
Rob Smith  |  Dec 07, 2022  |  0 comments

Enforce Tac, the international security exhibition, experienced a fantastic 2022 show despite the difficult global circumstances at the time. Now, for 2023, the show is going to be even bigger, as Gun Trade World discovers.

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Thomas Preutenborbeck takes over general responsibility at IWA
GTW Staff  |  Nov 10, 2022  |  0 comments

As of 01 November, IWA OutdoorClassics, a world-leading trade fair for hunting and shooting sports, outdoor equipment as well as safety and security will change to the overall responsibility of Thomas Preutenborbeck. 

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Former NATO Afghanistan Commander General Scott Miller Joins Sig Sauer
Rob Smith  |  Oct 18, 2022  |  0 comments

Sig Sauer has announced that former JSOC Commander General (Scott) Miller has joined the company as Defense Advisor.   

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TenPoint Crossbows Promotes Phil Bednar to President & CEO and Steve Bednar to Executive Vice President & COO
Rob Smith  |  Oct 18, 2022  |  0 comments

Industry leader, TenPoint Crossbows, has announced the promotion of Phil Bednar to President and CEO of the company (Hunter's Manufacturing Co. Inc. dba TenPoint Crossbows) and Steve Bednar to Executive Vice President and COO. 

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STP Updates Perfect Classic model
GTW Staff  |  Aug 16, 2022  |  0 comments

German manufacturer, STP, has upgraded its popular Perfect Classic model.

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The Airgun Sporting Association: An Introduction
Rob Smith  |  Aug 08, 2022  |  0 comments

The overall mission of the Association is to market, promote and serve US individuals and companies and corporations involved in the manufacturer, importation, wholesale and retail sales and distribution of airguns and related hunting and airgun sport shooting equipment, products, goods and services.

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