July / August 2025
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News Briefs
Olin-Winchester Completes Acquisition of Small Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Assets
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.The Real Threat to Ammunition Prices
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.Big Horn Armory’s Modern Take on the Lever-Action
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.Savage Arms Debuts AC30 B.O.B. AccuCan Suppressor
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.Fiocchi Pro Team Welcomes Kiersten Sales
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.Smith & Wesson Adds .45-70 to Model 1854 Series
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.FALCO Holsters Relaunches G122 Sling Bag with Hidden Upgrade
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.Henry Repeating Arms Launches HUSH
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.Waterfowlers Benefit From an Industry Trend of Building “Stacked” Shotgun Loads
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.
Columns
Editor’s Note – M1 Garand’s Timeless Design
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 Eric Suarez, Meprolight Director of Marketing, LE/MIL/OEM Sales
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 — Solid Foundation – Summit Steel Supplies Manufacturers With a Vital Component of Any Firearm.
A strategic pivot by Riton intends to give retailers the toolsthey need to efficiently sell its products.
Departments
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What’s Selling Where July/August 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.
