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UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal
UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal
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May 12, 2015
A day after it's initial deadline, Colt has extended given investors seven more days to accept a 70 percent cut in returns or a structured bankruptcy of the company.
BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline
BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline
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May 11, 2015
One of the nation's most recognized firearms brands may go under today after it asked investors to take a 70 percent pay cut or accept a so-called "pre-packaged" bankruptcy.
What Guns And Gear Do Older Shooters Want?
What Guns And Gear Do Older Shooters Want?
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May 08, 2015
Let’s face it, gun store customers are getting older. And while more new shooters are entering the market, our seniors have the money and want to spend it on their favorite pastime.
Ruger Pulls Out Of 2014 Nose Dive
Ruger Pulls Out Of 2014 Nose Dive
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May 06, 2015
Offering over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (Ruger) has bounced back this year from sagging 2014 earnings.
Should You Offer Gun Cleaning And Restoration Services?
Should You Offer Gun Cleaning And Restoration Services?
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May 01, 2015
Gun restoration and cleaning can be profitable, but there are some serious considerations before you decide to undertake a project.
Want An Arsenal SLR-107FR Series Rifle? Forget It...
Want An Arsenal SLR-107FR Series Rifle? Forget It...
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April 30, 2015
One of the most sought after AK-style rifle manufacturers and importers announced it will not be able to stock dealers with its Bulgarian-made, stamped receiver AK clones due to a "sharp increase in violence in places such as Middle East."
The Best Guns For Smaller Shooters
The Best Guns For Smaller Shooters
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April 30, 2015
More companies are offering pistols, rifles and shotguns built for smaller-framed shooters these days, with a dizzying array of models, colors and calibers to choose from. Making sure your customers get the best fit could help bring the next generation into the shooting sports.
Which Guns Do Women Really Want?
Which Guns Do Women Really Want?
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April 17, 2015
In an extensive study that spanned over a year and surveyed more than 1,000 gun owners, the nation’s top firearms industry advocacy group tries to unlock the motivations and desires of a market that’s becoming more of a driving force in the gun world.
Hoping For Bad News Isn't Good For Gun Sellers
Hoping For Bad News Isn't Good For Gun Sellers
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April 10, 2015
Should retailers be worried about a slowdown in sales? And is it “ethical” to hope for a bad political result to scare people into buying more guns?
Why Women Like The AR-15
Why Women Like The AR-15
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April 09, 2015
While handguns are far and away the most popular firearms among female gun owners, AR-style rifles are making a major impact in the women’s market.
5 Things To Consider Before Adding Custom Gunsmithing To Your Store
5 Things To Consider Before Adding Custom Gunsmithing To Your Store
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April 08, 2015
Custom gun making can be a profitable side business, but it’s important to make sure you’ve considered all the benefits — and pitfalls — before you jump.
What Type Of Laser Should You Stock?
What Type Of Laser Should You Stock?
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April 06, 2015
When it comes to types of lasers, we need to think in two dimensions. The first relates to how a laser is integrated with the handgun. The second addresses the method of activation. That’s fancy terminology for “how does it turn on and off?”
Making Margins With Custom Guns: A Look At Republic Forge
Making Margins With Custom Guns: A Look At Republic Forge
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April 03, 2015
Try standing out from the pack by offering your customers a firearm made just for them … and make money while you’re at it.
5 Ways To Beam Yourself Into The Laser Market
5 Ways To Beam Yourself Into The Laser Market
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March 31, 2015
Once thought of as a training crutch or an expensive add-on prone to failure, lasers are becoming an essential part of any personal defense handgun setup.
What’s Now, What’s Next In This Year’s Pistol Market
What’s Now, What’s Next In This Year’s Pistol Market
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March 23, 2015
Top handgun manufacturers are stepping up their game with new models that have lots to offer the competitor, plinker and defensive shooter alike.
Help Your Customers Build DIY Defensive Shotguns
Help Your Customers Build DIY Defensive Shotguns
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March 20, 2015
Be sure to stock accessories to “tacticalize” those hunting guns.
Hands On The New Glock 43
Hands On The New Glock 43
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March 18, 2015
It’s as if the G42 and the Glock 26 had a love child with a slim profile closer to the G42 but with the height and length roughly the same as the G26. From my perspective it is a fantastic compromise that delivers a great shooting defensive pistol while remaining slim without the bulk.
eBay Bans ‘Assault Weapon’ Parts Sales
eBay Bans ‘Assault Weapon’ Parts Sales
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March 17, 2015
A new investigation reveals the popular auction site has rules barring the sale of AR-15 parts, but many retailers either don’t know or trick the system to keep the orders rolling in.
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe hits Big Milestone
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe hits Big Milestone
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March 05, 2015
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe, a national industry-wide program to encourage safe and responsible firearms ownership, has attracted 1,000 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, ranges, instructors, and conservation groups to join its cause.
It’s An Inside-The-Waistband World (For Some)
It’s An Inside-The-Waistband World (For Some)
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March 03, 2015
As the trend toward more concealed carry handguns continues, holster makers are responding with better options than ever before.