Beretta Opens $107M Cash Tender Offer for Ruger Shares, Deadline October 15
Beretta Holding formally launched a $44.80/share cash tender offer for up to 2.4 million Ruger shares on September 17, targeting 25% ownership before an October 15 deadline.
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Powell Max Moves to Acquire Parent Company of Remington Firearms
Nasdaq-listed Powell Max Limited signs share exchange with Blackrod Holdings, targeting a $200–250 million full acquisition of Remington Firearms.
Garmin Acquires Applied Ballistics, Bringing Its Bullet Library and Solver In-House
Garmin has acquired Applied Ballistics LLC, the company behind the radar-validated bullet library and ballistic solver embedded in its tactical watches and shooting accessories.
ATF Rolls Out FFLAlert BEACON, a New Real-Time Alert System for Licensed Dealers
ATF completes its new FFLAlert BEACON notification system, which pushes firearms theft alerts, disaster warnings, and administrative notices to licensed dealers via email, text, or voice call.
August NICS Marks Seventh Straight Month of Growth as NFA Checks Triple Year Over Year
NSSF-adjusted NICS for August 2026 reached 1,115,410, up 2.2% for the seventh straight month of growth. NFA checks surged 201.6% to 185,744.
Suppressors Move Off U.S. Munitions List November 20, Opening Global Markets for American Makers
Two coordinated federal rules published July 23 will transfer most suppressors from the USML to the Commerce Control List on November 20, ending the ITAR barrier that made suppressor exports economically impractical.
Smith & Wesson Brands Posts 32% Revenue Jump, Beating Q2 Estimates
Smith & Wesson Brands reported $112.6 million in Q2 revenue, 32.3% above year-ago levels and 14.1% ahead of analyst estimates, with the company swinging to a $0.06 non-GAAP profit.
Sportsman's Warehouse Beats Q2 Estimates as Firearms Lead Category Growth
Sportsman's Warehouse reported Q2 net sales of $295.6 million with firearms up 8% and ammunition up nearly 11% year over year, leading a 7% gain in the hunting and shooting sports department.
Range USA Opens 51st Location in Pittsburgh Suburbs
Range USA opened its 51st retail-and-range location in Monroeville, PA on August 28 as part of a $27 million, three-store 2026 expansion program.
Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag Nominated for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in NC
Selma, North Carolina manufacturer Lynx Defense is one of 88 companies competing in the NC Chamber's 2026 Coolest Thing Made in NC contest. First-round voting for its Pistol Range Bag closes September 2.
CZ Ends Production of the 75 B, 75 BD, and Steel Compact
CZ USA is ending production of the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD, and steel-framed CZ 75 Compact after decades, while the SP-01 family and P-01 remain in the lineup.
Aero Precision Sold to Family Group, Ending White Wolf's Ownership
Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Precision have been acquired by a private family group operating as Aero Ballistic Holdings LLC, ending the brands' receivership.