
Barrett launches limited America’s 250th Series rifles
Five hundred collectible rifles are shipping to US distributors under the theme Two .50s for 250 years, marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Friday 2 October 2026
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Five hundred collectible rifles are shipping to US distributors under the theme Two .50s for 250 years, marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary.

Safariland’s parent company is buying Alien Gear Holsters and selected Tedder Industries assets for $10.3 million following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction.

Strong defence demand and recent acquisitions lifted revenue and profit at the Czech group, in its first full year results since listing.

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