Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
Q3 2026 retail data shows firearm units down 7.8% while revenue held nearly flat - a mix shift toward lever-actions, premium handguns and suppressors that changes what dealers should stock and how customers find them.
Winchester M855 62gr FMJ 5.56 NATO 1000 rounds on sale for $469.99 at PSA. Reliable training and duty load. Stock up while this limited-time deal lasts.
Customers searching for an FFL dealer near them compare stars, recency and replies before they ever compare transfer fees. A practical review playbook for gun shops, including the FTC rule that governs how you may ask.
“How do I know if I’m walking into a high-threat environment?” It’s a fair question, but we aren’t issued crystal balls capable of predicting violence before it happens. What we can do, however, is recognize conditions that have preceded violence enough to justify paying...
Winchester M855 green tip 62gr FMJ 1,000-round case drops to $536.27 with code ALand5. Reliable AR ammo at ~54¢/round. 280-round Range Bundle also available.
Bank access and the licensing threshold are the two Q4 costs a dealer cannot control, and the two that decide which shops are still standing to take the transfer.
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is medical gear an individual patrol officer can carry on the body to extend capability in the minutes before EMS arrives. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going e...
KUIU, a leader in high-performance hunting gear and apparel, wants hunters and anglers ready for any fall trips with the new Hardline Spinner Carry-On suitcase. This new KUIU suitcase features a fully molded polycarbonate shell that is rigid and impact-resistant, built to withstand the bumps and ...
A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.