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Entries Tagged Minnesota

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In the Spotlight: Schaffer Performance Archery

Schaffer Performance Archery is more than a top-notch Minnesota-based pro shop — it also builds and supplies other retailers with some of the industry’s finest arrow rests and bowsights.
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Crossbows March Forward

With Minnesota legalizing their use beginning with the state’s 2023 general archery season, we revisit some keys to maximizing sales of crossbows and their accessories.

Opinion: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

For the first time, my home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.
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Beretta USA's Pop-Ups a Glimpse of the Future

Just in time for the holidays, Beretta has opened pop-up retail locations in three major cities to expand its shopping experience. Is this a glimpse of the future?
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Tips for Offering a Basic Handgun Training Class

Many of your customers have purchased a handgun for personal/home defense, and they want to learn the basics. Is your store and staff ready to show them the way?
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Vapor Trail, Inc. Under New Ownership

Two brothers from Minneapolis, Rory and Patrick O’Loughlin, recently purchased Vapor Trail, which is headquartered in nearby Ham Lake, Minnesota.
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Bill Hicks & Co. Celebrates 50 Years of Business

Bill Hicks started selling firearms solo in 1969, and 50 years later the company that bears his name now employs more than 90 people.