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TrackingPoint Misses Its Shot

With amazing technology, the TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearm promised to “shoot beyond human capability.” But with two rounds of major layoffs and three CEOs in just four years, the young company seemed to finally succumb to a market that might not have been ready for it.

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Remington Cleans House Hoping To 'Accelerate' Transformation

It's unclear what the big house cleaning at Remington Outdoor Company means, but one of the industry's most connected analysts seems to think the news foreshadows an effort by Remington to more aggressively pull out of some recent issues with its products.

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How To Plan Events For A Gun Shop

With proper planning, aggressive marketing and detailed coordination, store events can help boost profits and provide a treasure trove of information about your current customers and help lock in future sales.

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Smart Gun Maker Armatix Hits The Skids

The German company that makes the controversial iP1 pistol which only fires when held by a specific shooter is in deep financial trouble.

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Big Bore Airguns For Big Game

One of the definite trends in the airgun market is the appearance of bigger-bore air rifles — .25 caliber all the way to .50 caliber — being used by a growing cadre of hunters.

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TrackingPoint Going Under

Shooting Sports Retailer has learned that TrackingPoint, makers of a high-tech rifle that is billed as being able to shoot a moving target at almost 1,000 yards, has suspended all orders for its so-called precision guided firearm "due to financial difficulty."

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Is 2015 The Year Of The Airgun?

The airgun market is definitely on the move. There are more airgun models available today than ever before, the technology used in these airguns keeps improving, sales are up and the manufacturers are aggressively marketing their wares.

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Review: AB Arms Tavor Accessories

Several companies specialize in Tavor accessories, but one of the first to build quality items is American Built Arms.

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UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal

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.

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BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline

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.

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What Guns And Gear Do Older Shooters Want?

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.

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How To Upgrade The Tavor Trigger

The Israeli Tavor is one of the most popular rifles in America, and rightfully so. But with a trigger designed for rough use by conscript troops, it’s been one of the bullpup’s major shortcomings … until now.

Ruger Pulls Out Of 2014 Nose Dive

Offering over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (Ruger) has bounced back this year from sagging 2014 earnings.

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Should You Offer Gun Cleaning And Restoration Services?

Gun restoration and cleaning can be profitable, but there are some serious considerations before you decide to undertake a project.

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Want An Arsenal SLR-107FR Series Rifle? Forget It...

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."

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Review: SureFire Scout Light For Tavor

Built to SureFire’s usual standards, this light can take abuse. Roughly an inch longer than the other Scout Light design, it uses the same mounts.

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The Best Guns For Smaller Shooters

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.

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AAC Looking To Hunters

For 2015 and beyond, AAC will be focusing more efforts on tapping into the growing market of hunters who use or would like to use suppressors. And it may get some help from Big Green.