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Firearm industry economic impact since 2008; Kinsey’s Dealer Show recap; Kryptek courtesy face masks; Capstone Precision’s new president; and Second Amendment rights groups challenge gun store closures.

In the latest shooting sports news, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration warns employers about retaliation, and XS Sights has expanded its line to specific Taurus and Canik pistols.

Companies throughout the outdoors industry offer support by repurposing manufacturing facilities amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Mystery Ranch, The Allen Company, PRADCO Outdoor Brands, Versacarry and Gokey USA step up to take on COVID-19 and help people across the country.

New programs from the Archery Trade Association and new archery products gave the 2020 ATA Show a positive vibe.

In the latest shooting sports news, Sierra Bullets has named Matt Ohlson as vice president of industrial sales and Celerant Technology has teamed with the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is providing firearm and ammunition manufacturers and importers a 90-day delay from the required filing and payment dates of Pittman Robertson excise tax payments.

Plano Synergy Announces Promotion of Joe Snatchko; Sportsmen and Sportswomen Generate Nearly $1 Billion in Conservation Funding; Otis Technology Joins the Fight Against COVID-19; Distribution Shipments Spike in Response to COVID-19; and Rocky Brands Deemed Essential Business in Ohio.

In the latest shooting sports news, Otis Technology joins the fight against the coronavirus, and Legacy Sports International offers new conversion kits for Remington and Howa rifles.

The Department of Homeland Security has deemed the firearm industry’s manufacturing, distribution, retail and range businesses as essential critical services that should remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NICS officials alerted firearm retailers about changes to the Transfer Process for the weekend of March 28-30 due to system overload because of the coronavirus.

Long lines, skyrocketing sales of guns and ammo, diminishing supplies and frustrations with background check delays are what NSSF is helping navigate during the coronavirus pandemic.

The NSSF has established a special web page to track governmental orders and how they affect firearm and ammunition manufacturing and retailers on a state-by-state basis.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has delayed some deadlines for the 2021 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

In the latest shooting sports news, Orchid Advisors cancels its compliance conference and Sue Cupero is the new VP of Sales for Smith & Wesson.

In the latest shooting industry news, Vermont State Police have picked the Sig Sauer M400 rifle and the Citadel Boss 25 shotgun is now shipping.

The National Rifle Association has canceled its 149th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.