
Smith & Wesson President & CEO Mark Smith makes statement
Amid the current spotlight on the US firearm industry, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. President & CEO Mark Smith responded with the following statement…
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Friday 2 October 2026
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Amid the current spotlight on the US firearm industry, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. President & CEO Mark Smith responded with the following statement…

The trade association has condemned the House vote on H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, calling it unconstitutional.

Savage Arms becomes an official partner of the National Deer Association, supporting its conservation and habitat work.



On 28 March, former Blaser owner Gerhard Blenk passed away at the age of 81 in his adopted home of Kelowna, Canada.

The Saint-Etienne gunmaker has confirmed it is joining forces with Cybergun Group, securing the future of one of France’s oldest names.



Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has announced that it has completed the first shipment for the United States Army Precision Sniper Rifle program.

The Spanish rifle experts down at Bergara have come up with the Extreme Series – designed for when meeting the specifications is just not enough.

The R8 Ultimate X has drawn plenty of attention. Gun Trade World runs through the selling points of the German maker’s latest straight-pull.