B&T AG Settles Trademark Fight, Reclaims US Brand
B&T AG and B&T USA reached a comprehensive settlement June 25, returning US trademarks to the Swiss manufacturer and clearing the way for a new Swiss-owned US o
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Mergers, acquisitions, earnings, factory news, and the business side of the firearms industry.
Smith & Wesson Q4 Sales Jump 27%, 1854 Rifle Leads New-Product Push
Smith & Wesson Brands blew past analyst estimates with Q4 net sales of $178.4 million, up 27%, as the Model 1854 lever rifle and new handgun variants drove 38% new-product mix.
New York Appeals Court Upholds $4.3 Million Judgment Against Former NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre
A New York appeals court unanimously upheld the $4.3 million judgment against former NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre, affirming both the financial penalty and a 10-year leadership ban tied to his 2024 corruption verdict.
NRA Charity Arm Splits From NRA, Rebrands as 1791 Foundation
The NRA Foundation announced it is breaking from the NRA and rebranding as the 1791 Foundation, putting $176 million in charitable assets at the center of a bitter legal fight.
Kinetic Group Raises Ammo Prices 3% Across Federal, CCI, SPEER, and Remington
Federal, CCI, Speer, Blazer, and Remington promo ammo prices rose 3% on June 1, the Kinetic Group's second increase in 2026, driven by copper and raw material costs.
Federal Ammunition Licenses Peak Alloy Case Technology to U.S. Army
Federal signed a U.S. Army deal May 31 to license its Peak Alloy case technology for military cartridges spanning .50-caliber and below.
FN Browning Group to Acquire Accuracy International
FN Browning Group has agreed to acquire Accuracy International, uniting the AW, AWM, and AXMC platforms with FN Herstal's portfolio.
Q1 Retail Report: Suppressors Surge 53% While Firearm Unit Sales Dip Again
RetailBI's Q1 2026 dealer-level data shows suppressor unit sales up 53.1% YoY while overall firearm units fell 7.6%, with pistols leading the decline.
Ruger Beats Q1 Sales Estimates on New-Model Surge, Beretta Costs Weigh on Profit
Ruger reported Q1 2026 net sales of $141.4M, topping estimates by $2.8M, as new products drove 41% of firearm revenue — but one-time Beretta proxy costs hammered the bottom line.
Ruger, Beretta End Proxy Fight; Beretta Gets 25% Stake, Two Board Seats
Ruger and Beretta Holding announce a cooperation deal ending the proxy contest: $44.80 tender offer, 25% ownership cap, two future board seats, and a three-year standstill.
Wilson Combat Acquires Guncrafter Industries, Uniting Two Arkansas 1911 Makers
Wilson Combat announced the acquisition of Guncrafter Industries on April 20, adding the .50 GI platform and No-Name series to its Berryville, Arkansas operation.
Beretta Escalates Ruger Battle with Four Director Nominees as May Vote Nears
Beretta nominates four directors to Ruger's board and offers $44.80/share partial tender ahead of the contested May 27 shareholder vote.