March/April 2025
From the Cover
Meprolight® Variable Optic (MVO™) professional riflescopes represent the culmination of intelligent optical design, superior components, and world-class manufacturing. Utilizing the latest in high-tech computer optical simulation, peak performance tests were conducted to obtain superior on-axis and off-axis image resolution, optimal field of view (FOV), consistent eye relief, and optimized exit pupils.
News Briefs
CSG Completes Acquisition of The Kinetic Group
For the past 18 months, The Kinetic Group, the American owner of such iconic ammo brands as Federal, CCI, and Remington, has been dragged along in a tidal wave of publicity created when The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) set out to buy the company.Riton Introduces New Warranty Policy
Riton Optics is now offering peace of mind for dealers and users alike with the conversion of The Riton Promise Warranty to a fully transferable unlimited lifetime warranty.Meprolight’s New Mepro M22 Pro
The Mepro M22 PRO features a factory-installed light module that eliminates reticle washout and enhances low-light performance.The Big Difference: Accuracy begins with the barrel.
Bergara knew that to succeed with the B-14 line it was going to be important to deliver quality that wasn’t previously produced at that price point.Firearm Industry Inducts Three Standouts into NSSF Hall of Fame
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, honored three new inductees—Robert Delfay, Richard Hammett, and Arthur Wheaton—to its Hall of Fame at the 2025 SHOT Show.Jeff Reh Receives the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has presented its highest honor—the Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award—to Jeff Reh, who served for four decades at Beretta USA Corp.Pelican Launches New Travel Gear
The new Pelican TRVL Collection, launched at SHOT Show 2025, consists of two standout product families: Pelican ATX and Pelican Aegis.Muck Boot Rolls Out Three New Models
The Original Muck Boot Company is partnering with Bone Collector in a boot collection made by hunters, for hunters.Galco Introduces Hawkeye IWB Holster
Comfortable and convenient, the Galco Hawkeye IWB holster features a snap-on design that allows the holster to attach and detach from the belt without removing the belt.
Columns
Editor’s Note — Personal Protection
Many new gun owners are women who are interested in small concealable personal protection firearms. Micro-compact pistols are a great option here.Five Minutes With… John Nosler, President, Nosler, Inc.
President of Nosler, Inc., since 2018, John Nosler is the third generation of his family to lead this iconic manufacturer of ammo, brass, and, most recently, semi-custom rifles.FYI — New Direction
A strategic pivot by Riton intends to give retailers the toolsthey need to efficiently sell its products.
Departments
The Simple Truth – Wonderful World
Shooting sports can bring out the best in all of us. Visionary leaders who meet and address issues in a logical, rational way, based on factual evidence, are important for our continued growth.
What’s Selling Where March/April 2025
All across the U.S -- Montana to Alabama; Iowa to Maine. See which guns, ammo and accessories are hot at retailers in each territory across the country.
