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Awards & Honors
 
SLG2, Inc announces Gun Tote’n Mamas (GTM) as the recipient of Safe LivinG’s annual Excellence in Safety Award for 2024. GTM has been a trailblazer in providing high-quality, functional concealed carry handbags designed with an emphasis on safety.

Silencer Central announced that it has received the National Wild Turkey Federation 2025 Innovation Award. The award recognizes an NWTF partner that has developed exceptionally creative ways to positively impact conservation efforts.
Awards &
 
Burris announces that the company’s Eliminator 6 riflescope — the newest generation of Burris’ famed rangefinding scope series — has been selected as the “2025 American Rifleman Optic of the Year” as part of the NRA Media Golden Bullseye Awards.

Industry Update
 
SDS Arms announces that Country Wide Sports is now a distributor of all five impressive firearm brands under the SDS Arms umbrella, including: Tisas USA, Tokarev USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms.

The U.S. District Court in North Dakota issued its opinion in the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (“FRAC”) Franklin Armory firearms classification-related lawsuit against ATF. In his ruling, Judge Daniel M. Traynor vacated the ATF’s prior misclassifications of Franklin Armory’s Reformation and Antithesis firearms.

Brownells will host the fourth annual 2A Day on February 22, 2025, a nationwide event dedicated to celebrating Second Amendment rights, advocating for their preservation, and strengthening the firearms community. Brownells will donate 4% of all sales from February 18-23 to select national and state-level pro-2A organizations.

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case of FCC v. Consumers' Research, which is set to address the question of when and how Congress may delegate its authority to administrative agencies. The brief can be viewed at FPCLaw.org.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Massachusetts statute which bans young adults in the 18-to-20 age group from acquiring, possessing or carrying any semiautomatic firearm of any type or any handgun. The case is known as Escher v. Noble.

NSSF® extends its appreciation to Ammunition Depot for its unprecedented support as NSSF’s First Shots® ammunition supplier. For the eighth consecutive year, Ammunition Depot will serve as First Shots’ ammunition fulfillment center.

NSSF® urges the ATF to heed the call by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 29 other U.S. Senators to quickly act on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to review and roll back unconstitutional gun control regulations and rules that were levied on the firearm industry by the previous White House administration.

As of February 18th, 2025, both nationwide injunctions against the CTA’s Reporting Requirement have been stayed, pending appeal in their respective cases. This means that the requirement for companies to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports is once again in effect. This means that most companies must file their BOI report(s) no later than March 21st, 2025.

Liberty Safe announced the appointment of Donny McKay as its new Chief Revenue Officer. McKay brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, and product development, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at American Security Products.

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new federal lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’s ban that prevents 18-20-year-old adults from acquiring, possessing, or carrying handguns and semiautomatic firearms. The complaint in Escher v. Noble can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/escher.

Gun Owners of America (GOA), together with Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and individual plaintiffs, have filed a reply brief in their ongoing challenge to Tennessee’s unconstitutional restrictions on carrying firearms in public.

Wiley X has expanded its sales leadership team with the addition of three seasoned executives: Seth Quackenbush as Director of Sales for the Outdoor Division, Jack Schindler as National Sales Manager for the Outdoor Division, and Johnathan Weikum as Director of Sales for the Optical Division.

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Gun Owners Action League (GOAL), and Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A), alongside plaintiff Mack Escher, have filed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’ unconstitutional restrictions on 18- to 20-year-old adults possessing, purchasing, or carrying semiautomatic firearms and handguns.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI, marking a major victory for gun owners and constitutional rights advocates nationwide. Gun Owners of America (GOA) has proudly supported Patel throughout the confirmation process—despite relentless attacks from Senate Democrats who took issue with his strong ties to GOA and his unwavering commitment to the Second Amendment.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), together with several individual gun owners, announce that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has granted our petition for allowance of appeal. This means that the Pennsylvania high court will now hear our challenge to the City of Philadelphia’s unconstitutional ban on the private manufacture of firearms.

SLG2, Inc. will be making a stop with its Shoot Like A Girl experience at Cabela’s in Fort Worth, Texas. This innovative event offers a welcoming and safe environment designed to introduce women and their families to the exciting world of shooting sports, focusing on safety, responsibility and empowerment.

NSSF® announces that industry executive Thomas DeBolt and firearm business owner Jacquelyn Clark have been elected to the NSSF Board of Governors. DeBolt is the CEO of Benelli USA and President of Stoeger Industries. Clark is the Founder and Co-owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center in Lakewood, Colorado.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
 
Davidson’s, firearms and accessories distributor, is seeking a Sales Account Executive. New Sales Account Executives will receive a comprehensive 3+ week paid training program providing you with all the tools you will need to succeed.

Orchid LLC is expanding its team if firearm industry professionals. We specialize in serving firearm retailers, manufacturers, and distributors with innovative technology and expert consulting services, and are currently hiring Entry-level and Senior Customer Success professionals.

Kinsey’s is seeking a Dealer Sales Representative for their Mount Joy, Pennsylvania location. This position is an hourly base + uncapped commission role with a full benefit package including Health, Dental, 401k, PTO, life insurance and employee discount.

Kinsey’s is seeking a Customer Service Representative whose primary objective will be to service consumers and retailers through delivering excellent support for Kinsey’s private label brands.

Kinsey’s is seeking a Dealer Sales Representative for their Kentucky location. This position is an hourly base + uncapped commission role with a full benefit package including Health, Dental, 401k, PTO, life insurance and employee discount.
Newsstand, Radio & TV
 
Outdoor Sportsman Group announces the continued growth of GAME & FISH TV now available on Plex. Following its initial debut on Samsung TV Plus, this dynamic FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel is expanding its reach.

Streaming now on MyOutdoorTV is an expanded lineup of premier upland and waterfowl shows for hunters dedicated to wingshooting adventures. Highlighted by the exclusive series “WILDFOWL: Inside the Blind” presented by FIOCCHI, viewers will experience a blend of storytelling, expert hunting advice, and moments tailored to duck and goose enthusiasts of all levels.

Streaming live on MLFNOW! on MyOutdoorTV from the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Fla., a field of top pro anglers are competing in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 1 Presented by VOSKER.

Petersen’s HUNTING magazine released its highly anticipated March 2025 Predator Hunting Special Issue, now available on newsstands and via subscription. This special edition is dedicated to the art and adventure of hunting nature’s most elusive and ferocious predators, from coyotes to big cats, to the apex predator itself—grizzly bears.
Now Shipping
 
Federal Ammunition recently launched 7mm Backcountry and retailers are now stocking shelves with this revolutionary technology. Fusion Tipped 175-grain and LRX 168-grain 7mm Backcountry loads are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
Product News
 
Springfield Armory® announces the launch of the 1911 DS Prodigy™ Comp AOS 9mm in Coyote Brown Cerakote®. Offered in 5” and 4.25” variants, these pistols are integrally compensated to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise, and combine the most beloved characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for unrivaled performance.

Bear Creek Arsenal announces the launch of its latest product: 20" parkerized and 416R stainless steel complete upper assemblies and rifles chambered in .22 ARC caliber. This new offering is set to redefine the standards of performance and versatility for shooters and hunters alike.

NEXTORCH North America announces the new TA22 Tri-Mode Tactical Penlight. This high-performance tool combines cutting-edge technology with practical features; making it a must-have for tactical professionals, first responders, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Ani-Logics Outdoors introduces three new attractants to its popular Black Ops line with Black Ops War-Hawg liquid attractant, Black Ops War-Hawg granular attractant, and the Black Ops Special Forces Bear Savory Bacon attractant.

Utilizing a fully adjustable rod holder, built using quality components and premium construction, the Millennium Marine Spyderlok Rod Pod and Millennium Marine Spyderlok Rod Tree provide anglers with a rock-solid platform that's built to fish with no fuss.

Outdoor Edge is elevating the RazorSafe® system with five new precision-engineered blade packs, further enhancing its industry-leading versatility. Designed to tackle a wide range of outdoor and field-dressing tasks, these latest additions ensure users have the right blade for any situation.
Shows
 
QuietKat eBikes announces its participation in EnforceTac 2025, taking place February 24-26, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will exhibit its specialized military and law enforcement e-Bike models at the event, hosted in partnership with Templar’s Gear at booth 9-415.

BERSA USA announces its participation as an exhibitor at the 2025 AMCHAR Dealer Trade Show, taking place at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia, from February 23 to 24, 2025. Attendees can visit BERSA USA at Booth #609.

Primary Arms Optics has announced its participation in Enforce Tac 2025, taking place from February 24 to 26 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will be exhibiting in Hall 10.0, Booth 336, alongside Ferkinghoff International.

Antler King is heading to the 2025 Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo (booth #552-553) in Indianapolis from February 21-23. The 27th annual event will feature hunting gear manufacturers, outfitters, deer scoring, and demos at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Primary Arms Optics has announced its participation in IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, taking place from February 27 to March 2 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Nuremberg, Germany. Attendees can visit the Primary Arms Optics booth in Hall 3C, Booth 138.

Meprolight® will be in Savannah, Ga., for the 19th Annual AMCHAR Dealer Trade Expo next week. Take advantage of the show specials to save even more.
 
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