Detroit Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles
DETROIT -- The Detroit Police Department will equip its force with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles.
Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products
Birchwood Casey recently announced that effective February 27, 2009, the company had acquired RIG and Bore Runner gun care products from the Fenton, Missouri-based Jackson Safety Company (Silencio).
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board Elects Three New Members
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Board of Directors recently elected three new members: Tom Hornish, Melissa Simpson, and Paul Miller.
NSSF Answers Ammunition Availability Questions
NEWTOWN, Conn. - Is the perception that there's a shortage in ammunition accurate? The National Shooting Sports Foundation has compiled a short information sheet regarding the topic.
Glock Announces Growth in Fiscal Year 2009; Releases 2nd Rough-Textured Frame Pistol
SMYRNA, Ga. -- Handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. announced that in the first quarter of 2009, the company experienced a 36% increase in pistol sales over 2008 sales.
Blackhawk! Appoints New Director of International Business
NORFOLK, VA -- Blackhawk! Products Group, which manufactures tactical gear for the military and law enforcement, has promoted Lt. Col. Tom O’Sullivan, US Army (Ret.) to the position of Director of International Business.
U.S. Army Renews Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Contract–First Orders Under New Contract to...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for an additional four years.
More than 100 Olympic Medals won with Eley Tenex since 1964
British-based ammunition manufacturer Eley Limited has reached a century in Olympic medals.
Frank Advice from Frank Brownell on Buying AR15s
Administrator's Note: We saw Frank Brownells' advice in the March 27 Brownells Web Bench e-letter and thought his comments about current AR15 market shortages were on point. We got permission to post them on GunReports.com.
U.S Military Awards Winchester 9mm Frangible Ammunition Contract
The U.S. Military has awarded Winchester Ammunition a five-year contract with a maximum value of $30 million for 9mm frangible training ammunition.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2009.
Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Beretta
The Illinois Supreme Court has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed in 2001 against firearms manufacturer Beretta U.S.A. Corp. arising out of a criminal shooting.
Worrisome Questions From SCOTUS
I am uneasy after hearing oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, and reviewing a transcript from the October 8, 2024 session....