
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.
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FN Browning Group has agreed to acquire Accuracy International, uniting the AW, AWM, and AXMC platforms with FN Herstal's portfolio.

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 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 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 announced the acquisition of Guncrafter Industries on April 20, adding the .50 GI platform and No-Name series to its Berryville, Arkansas operation.

Beretta nominates four directors to Ruger's board and offers $44.80/share partial tender ahead of the contested May 27 shareholder vote.