Ammunition
Wilson family expands with acquisition of Performance Engineering
Lehigh Defense, the Wilson Combat sister company, has bought the assets of Performance Engineering, a long-established component maker in Hillsboro, Missouri.
News
The latest news from the international firearms and outdoor trade: business, distribution, people and legislation.
Law Enforcement
Highlander Group expands European footprint with new French partnership
AC AGENCY will represent the Scottish maker of outdoor and tactical gear in France from June, adding another market to its European network.
Handguns
Sig Sauer faces renewed scrutiny over P320 series as 6.8mm ammunition output surges
An FBI report into an uncommanded discharge has put the pistol under scrutiny again, even as the company marks a production milestone in 6.8mm ammunition.
Rifles
Ruger acquires assets of Anderson Manufacturing to expand US production
The purchase of Anderson Manufacturing in Hebron, Kentucky brings additional firearms and accessories capacity into the Ruger group.
Optics
INTEGRIX scope now featured in Way of the Hunter video game
The INTEGRIX iX6 3-18×44 riflescope now appears in THQ Nordic’s Way of the Hunter, putting the Leapers optics brand in front of a gaming audience.
Optics
Steiner Optics partners with Bruiser Industries to expand tactical training applications
Collaboration aims to enhance real-world instruction using Steiner’s LVPOs, red dots, and laser systems
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Wins Supreme Court Case: Major Legal Victory for US Firearms Industry
Unanimous SCOTUS ruling blocks Mexico’s lawsuit—reinforces legal protections for gun manufacturers under US law.
Optics
ZEISS to End Optics Manufacturing in Wetzlar by 2026, Signals Strategic Shift Towards Digital Growth
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 cl...
Rifles
Rivolier acquires historic French arms maker Verney-Carron
The Saint-Etienne maker, founded in 1820 and the last industrial-scale gunmaker in France, has been bought by distribution group Rivolier.
News
U.S. Tariff Update: What It Means for Sellmark and its Partners
A statement from Sellmark Corporation Founder & CEO James Sellers regarding global tariffs.
News
CSG More Than Doubles Revenue and EBITDA in 2024
Revenue and EBITDA both more than doubled in 2024, making the Czech group Europe’s fastest-growing major defence company.
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IWA 2025: A More Focused Trade Show Delivers Results
IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 once again brought the global hunting, shooting, and outdoor industries together in Nuremberg, attracting around 30,000 visitors from 126 countries. Strong...