National Shooting Sports Foundation

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. Announces Experienced Outdoor Industry Executive, Thomas Mihalek, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Provo, Utah based Champion Safe

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Smith & Wesson, Executive, National Rifle Association, FY, Love, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Constitutional right, Smith, Acquisition, Savage Arms, Marketing, SHOT, Management

American Rebel sells safe and security products under the American Rebel, Champion Safe, Superior Safe and Safe Guard brands.

Key Points: 
  • American Rebel sells safe and security products under the American Rebel, Champion Safe, Superior Safe and Safe Guard brands.
  • Mr. Mihalek is an experienced outdoor industry executive that has decades of interaction with the distributor, dealer, and consumer sales channels, working for Smith & Wesson and Savage Arms to name a couple.
  • He is a direct communicator who cares deeply about the history of Champion Safe, and its long-standing commitment to quality.
  • In FY 2023 Q4 American Rebel began consolidation of existing Champion operations including several supplementary regional distribution locations and the day-to-day operations of the existing American Rebel Safe business unit.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports 2023 Diluted Earnings of $2.71 Per Share and Declares Dividend of 23¢ Per Share

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Other Sports, Sports, Hunting, Other Retail, Specialty, Manufacturing, Retail, Outdoors, Diamond, Generation, Carbine, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Annual report, Interest, Investment, Transport, NICS, Ruger Mini-14, Colt AR-15, Patridge, Webcast, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Marlin, Public expenditure, LCP, Bank statement, Telescopic sight

For the fourth quarter of 2023, net sales were $130.6 million and diluted earnings were 58¢ per share.

Key Points: 
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, net sales were $130.6 million and diluted earnings were 58¢ per share.
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $149.2 million and diluted earnings were $1.06 per share.
  • This dividend varies every quarter because the Company pays a percentage of earnings rather than a fixed amount per share.
  • The Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2023 is available on the SEC website at SEC.gov and the Ruger website at Ruger.com/corporate .

Numerous Amici Join NCLA’s Ask for Supreme Court to Rule Against ATF’s Unilateral Bump Stock Ban

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Firearm, Buckeye Institute, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Policy, Education, Independence, Congress, Army, Supreme court, Independence Institute, Philip Van Cleave, Rule, Research, Bureau, Tobacco, The Final Rule, National Rifle Association, Fifth, Second, Pacific Legal Foundation, NCLA, Machine, Judge, Ambiguity, Court, Palmetto State Armory, National Association

Representing Texas gun shop owner and Army veteran Michael Cargill, NCLA challenges the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Bump Stock Final Rule and ATF’s expansion of the criminal scope of a statute by administrative fiat.

Key Points: 
  • Representing Texas gun shop owner and Army veteran Michael Cargill, NCLA challenges the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Bump Stock Final Rule and ATF’s expansion of the criminal scope of a statute by administrative fiat.
  • The Final Rule reversed ATF’s long-standing recognition that bump-stock-equipped firearms are not illegal machine guns, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rightly shot down the Rule early last year.
  • NCLA thanks the amicus parties for standing with Mr. Cargill and thousands of other legal purchasers of bump stocks.
  • Excerpts follow:
    “In the best tradition of our separation of powers jurisprudence, this Court should apply the criminal laws that Congress has written with unmistakable clarity.

Breaking Clays, Breaking Barriers: A New Shoot United™ Short Film

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Hunting, Sports, Film & Motion Pictures, Outdoors, Celebrity, Other Sports, Olympics, Entertainment, Marketing, Firearm, Sporting clays, Multimedia, Education, Heart, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Organization, Environment

Shoot United launches Breaking Clays, Breaking Barriers, a new short film that explores the lives of Paralympic athlete, Sophia Bultema, and world-renowned Sporting Clays athlete, Anthony Matarese Jr.

Key Points: 
  • Shoot United launches Breaking Clays, Breaking Barriers, a new short film that explores the lives of Paralympic athlete, Sophia Bultema, and world-renowned Sporting Clays athlete, Anthony Matarese Jr.
  • “The primary goal of Shoot United is to spread the positivity of the shooting sports,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United.
  • It’s an honor to share their stories with the world.”
    For more information on upcoming Shoot United events or to sign up for the newsletter, visit ShootUnited.com .
  • Shoot United will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment.

Shoot United™ Launches Rimfire Educational Video Series

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Education, Sports, Other Sports, Outdoors, Other Education, Training, Hunting, Rimfire, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Savage Arms, Organization, Multimedia, Firearm, Marketing, Arms, Participation, Environment, Telescopic sight

Shoot United launches the sixth installment of its “Take Your Shot” educational video series.

Key Points: 
  • Shoot United launches the sixth installment of its “Take Your Shot” educational video series.
  • The latest series focuses on rimfire ammunition, firearms, and shooting competitions.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Rimfire is one of the most popular starting points for people who are just learning to shoot,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United.
  • “We are grateful to have the support of Savage Arms and NRL22 in delivering this educational rimfire series.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Diluted Earnings of 42¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 17¢ Per Share

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Other Sports, Sports, Hunting, Other Retail, Specialty, Manufacturing, Retail, Outdoors, Dark, WalletHub, National Association, LCP, NICS, CETME Model L, Firearm, Public expenditure, Marlin, Bank statement, Classic, Interest, Marlin Model 336, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Webcast, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Mark IV, Investment, SR22, Holding company, Telescopic sight, Security (finance), Sturm

For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $139.4 million and diluted earnings were $1.03 per share.

Key Points: 
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $139.4 million and diluted earnings were $1.03 per share.
  • For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net sales were $413.2 million and diluted earnings were $2.13 per share.
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $446.6 million and diluted earnings were $3.90 per share.
  • This dividend varies every quarter because the Company pays a percentage of earnings rather than a fixed amount per share.

Families, Friends, Competitors Attend Two of the World’s Largest Shooting Sports Events

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Monday, August 28, 2023
Other Sports, Education, Training, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Women, Other Natural Resources, Teens, Sports, Men, Natural Resources, Foundation, Outdoors, Consumer, Hunting, Amateur, Grand American, Friends, ATA, Marketing, National championship, 2000 Grand American Road Racing Championship, OH, Cardinal, History, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Firearm, NSSF, Movement, SCTP, Amateur Trapshooting Association, Safety, Grand, Independence Day shooting (United States)

August is National Shooting Sports Month and it is the perfect time to draw attention to the success of two of the largest shooting sports events in the world.

Key Points: 
  • August is National Shooting Sports Month and it is the perfect time to draw attention to the success of two of the largest shooting sports events in the world.
  • Held annually at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH, the SCTP National Championship is an opportunity for friends and families to spend quality time together in a positive shooting sports environment.
  • The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) 124th Annual Grand American Trapshooting Championships at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL, concluded on August 12, drawing more than 3,000 competitors over the 10-day competition.
  • Created to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearms safety, National Shooting Sports Month reminds people about the fun and excitement of target shooting.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Diluted Earnings of 91¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 36¢ Per Share

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Defense, Retail, Other Retail, Manufacturing, Specialty, Other Manufacturing, Other Defense, NICS, Marlin, Bank statement, LCP, SR22, Mark IV, Sturm, Ruger & Co., National Shooting Sports Foundation, Interest, Public expenditure, Investment, Wrangler, Webcast, Classic, Transport, CETME Model L, Family, WalletHub, WMR, Security (finance), Holding company, Warehouse, Gunsmith, Sturm

For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $140.7 million and diluted earnings were $1.17 per share.

Key Points: 
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $140.7 million and diluted earnings were $1.17 per share.
  • For the six months ended July 1, 2023, net sales were $292.3 million and diluted earnings were $1.72 per share.
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $307.2 million and diluted earnings were $2.87 per share.
  • This dividend varies every quarter because the Company pays a percentage of earnings rather than a fixed amount per share.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports First Quarter Diluted Earnings of 81¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 32¢ Per Share

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Retail, Defense, Manufacturing, Specialty, Other Manufacturing, Other Defense, NICS, Bank statement, LCP, UK arms export, Sturm, Ruger & Co., National Shooting Sports Foundation, Firearm, Interest, Public expenditure, Bank of America, Investment, Webcast, Bank, Transport, Wells Fargo, CETME Model L, WalletHub, Marlin Model 336, Legislation, Holding company, Arms industry, Sturm

For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $166.6 million and diluted earnings were $1.70 per share.

Key Points: 
  • For the corresponding period in 2022, net sales were $166.6 million and diluted earnings were $1.70 per share.
  • This dividend varies every quarter because the Company pays a percentage of earnings rather than a fixed amount per share.
  • In the first quarter of 2023, the Company returned $95.8 million to its shareholders through the payment of a quarterly dividend and a $5.00 per share special dividend.
  • The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2023 is available on the SEC website at SEC.gov and the Ruger website at Ruger.com/corporate .

Shoot United Launches 2023 Nationwide Event Schedule

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Education, Other Education, Hunting, Sports, Multimedia, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Learning, Firearm, Organization, Friends, Environment, Marketing, Thought, Family, Gunsmith, Independence Day shooting (United States)

Shoot United is announcing 20-plus events in 2023 that will be held at shooting ranges throughout the United States, with the focus of introducing participants to the shooting sports and responsible firearm education.

Key Points: 
  • Shoot United is announcing 20-plus events in 2023 that will be held at shooting ranges throughout the United States, with the focus of introducing participants to the shooting sports and responsible firearm education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005921/en/
    Shoot United instructor teaches student at San Antonio, TX pistol event.
  • “Shoot United range events are designed to attract people who would like to take the first step in learning about firearms at their own pace,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United.
  • The opportunities through the range event program are an extremely important component of Shoot United.”
    Whether you’re a new firearm owner, thinking about purchasing your first firearm, or looking to try out a new experience with friends and family, be sure to sign up for an upcoming Shoot United event .