Smith & Wesson To Host First IDPA Indoor National Championships
Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that after 10 years of successfully hosting the Smith & Wesson International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Winter Championships, the company will now hold the first IDPA Indoor National Championships February 21-23, 2008.
Firearms Industry Statement on Passage of NICS Legislation
The legislation requires federal agencies to provide relevant data for use in the NICS system, a database that stores the names of individuals prohibited by federal law from purchasing or possessing firearms.
Industry Sales Up 5% In Second Quarter
Sales by gun and ammunition manufacturers grew by 5 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2005, according to the firearm industry's best economic indicator.
NASR, EPA Forge Agreement
A new agreement between NSSF's ranges division, the National Association of Shooting Ranges (NASR), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows shooting ranges to submit Environmental Stewardship Plans anonymously.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007
The 'Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007' (HR 4900) legislation represents a major advance in protecting the rights of firearms dealers.
Colt Melby Retires from S&W Board of Directors
Colt Melby has retired from the Smith & Wesson board of directors, effective January 8, 2008.
Weirdness in the Ammo Market
As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...