
Vortex Optics Donates Dog Collar Proceeds to Support Military K-9s
Every penny from sales of Vortex dog collars and leads in November goes to the United States War Dogs Association, which supports military working dogs.
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Friday 2 October 2026
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Every penny from sales of Vortex dog collars and leads in November goes to the United States War Dogs Association, which supports military working dogs.

Buying ACRO Machine brings 23 years of partnership production in-house, giving the AR component maker its own barrel manufacturing.

Separate agreements will see Revelyst and The Kinetic Group sold off, breaking up the outdoor products group in its biggest restructuring yet.

The Princess Royal opened the distributor’s new warehouse and offices during a visit to the North Yorkshire company in October.

The 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition closed with record visitor numbers and a wider international exhibitor line-up.

The Alabama manufacturer has added Sports South to its distribution network, extending the two-step model it uses across the United States.

Gridiron Capital has agreed to sell its controlling interest in the hunting accessories group to private equity firm Platinum Equity.

From September the German airgun maker becomes the exclusive distributor for Hawke Optics in Germany, widening its optics business.

European customers get easier access to Alpha Munitions match ammunition as Brownells takes on exclusive distribution for the region.

A new majority-owned plant in Hungary adds manufacturing capacity for the CZ brand, with the group overseeing all production there.

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

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has cleared the sale, removing a significant hurdle for the Czechoslovak Group deal.