Shooting Industry back issues from February 2007:
Airgun safe.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2007 ... I am looking into making an amendment to our city ordinance in regard to enjoying the use of airguns within the city limits. Currently our ordinance (10-4.2) states that BBs, pellets, air soft, paintball and slingshots cannot be used in the city limits--not even in your own home ...
Kimber service.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2007; ... I recently purchased a Kimber TLE II for my personal and professional use. At the range, I fired off the first three rounds and they grouped together in a kinda triangular fashion. Unfortunately, the group was about 2 to 3 inches to the left of the center. I let go another three rounds and ...
Academy of Excellence announces major changes.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence has announced major changes to its awards program as a way "to take the best and make it better." Annually, the academy honors companies and individuals for exceptional design, innovation and service to the industry. The academy's voting process ...
Smith & Wesson acquires Thompson/Center Arms.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. announced on Jan. 4 that it completed the acquisition of Thompson/Center Arms Inc. Smith & Wesson says it paid $102 million for the 40-year-old company. "The acquisition of Thompson/Center Arms is an important step in our diversification strategy ....
Sigarms and Blaser form Blaser USA.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Sigarms and Blaser have announced the formation of Blaser USA. The new company will be the exclusive distributor of the Blaser line of hunting rifles and competition and hunting shotguns. The company's contact information is: Blaser USA, 220 Log Canoe Circle, Suite G, ...
Ellett Brothers employees pledge $12,400 to trust.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Employees of Ellett Brothers Inc. have pledged more than $12,400 in support of programs of the Hunting Heritage Trust. The company is the latest hunting and shooting sports distributor to sponsor a "Give A Day For Years To Come" program in support of the trust. The Give-A-Day ...
MidwayUSA presented Excellence Award.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... MidwayUSA was presented a 2006 Platinum Award in the seventh annual BizRate Research Circle of Excellence Awards. This was the second consecutive year MidwayUSA received a Platinum Award. The awards recognize online retailers who demonstrate outstanding performance throughout ...
Glock announces NASCAR contracts.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Glock Inc. announced in December that 20-year-old Michelle Theriault will return in 2007 to drive for Team Glock Racing. In addition, Glock has formed an alliance with veteran NASCAR driver and team owner Jeff Spraker of Spraker Racing Enterprises. Theriault will be driving ...
DMT wins suit.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Mark Brandon, president of Diamond Machining Technology (DMT), announced the company won a lawsuit against Jing Yin Lixin Diamond Tools of China, for patent and trade dress infringement. According to DMT, the suit was decided in its favor in the United States District Court for ...
ATK awards contract to CMG.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... ATK's Ammunition Systems Group has awarded CMG Marketing & Events its media planning and buying contract for 2007. "We wanted an agency that could help us leverage media resources with all our brands while maximizing our exposure in industry publications," said Kyle Teng-wall, ...
BlackHawk awarded German contract.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... BlackHawk Products Group has announced that the German Customs Police have chosen the Level 3 SERPA Auto Lock Duty Holster for their HK P-30 pistols. The German Customs Police is the first agency to purchase the Level 3 SERPAs based upon the successful implementation of the SERPA ...
First Shots guide now available for ranges.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Over the past year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's (NSSF) First Shots program has sparked the interest of shooting ranges across the country, attracting new shooters and enthusiastic new customers. To accommodate the growing number of ranges interested in the ...
USA Shooting forms firearm Safety Coalition.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Recognizing the need to promote the safe handling, storage and transportation of firearms, USA Shooting announced during the SHOT Show in Orlando, Fla., that leading firearm training and sports shooting organizations are joining with them to form the USA Shooting Safety Coalition. ...
Crosman launches Web site University.(Industry news)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Crosman Corp. has launched an educationally based section on its Web site, www.crosman.com. Crosman University will provide basic information on the who, what, when, where, why and how of buying and using products for airgunning. The "Matchmaker" feature helps consumers choose ...
Avoid misunderstandings, lost customers.(Lethal force)
Feb 01, 2007; ... In November, we discussed the importance of selling not just a gun, but the right gun to the right customer. Here's more on avoiding mismatching the firearm and customer. A fairly experienced gun owner decided he wanted to try IDPA, but reasoned that his compact SIG P239 might ...
The devil is in the details.(Lethal force)
Feb 01, 2007; ... While you're deep into self-defense firearms, you also pride yourself in offering firearms for other disciplines. So you're ready when a new customer tells you he wants to get into cowboy-action shooting and has come to you for the serious hardware. For the shotgun, you ask him ...
Real world guns.(Lethal force)
Feb 01, 2007; ... These mismatched sales aren't limited to competition guns. In New York, a young man applied to join the NYPD and promptly went looking for a 9mm to practice with, so he'd be prepared when he got on the job. His heart was set on an 18-shot Glock 17. Fortunately, he went to a dealer who knew ...
South Dakota wants you!(Outdoor marketplace)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Finding a friendly, productive environment for firearm-related companies to establish and flourish can be difficult. Search no more. South Dakota wants you. Why move to a state once nicknamed the "Outback of America"? Two words: firearm friendly. "Fundamentally, there are two ...
Inviting business climate and tax relief.(Outdoor marketplace)
Feb 01, 2007; ... The South Dakota business climate is number one in the nation for entrepreneurs, according to the Small Business Survival Index. To date, 20 firearm and ammunition manufacturing companies have set up shop in the Rushmore State. Many of those are located along the front range of ...
Ideal for companies.(Outdoor marketplace)
Feb 01, 2007; ... California may boast about noted industrial locations, but they weren't firearm friendly enough for Marc Jamison, owner of Jamison International. "We moved from Huntington Beach after trying unsuccessfully to purchase buildings for expansion," Jamison said. "Every time we ...
Attract guests to the new shooting sports store.(Arms and the woman)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Image is everything when it comes to retail marketing--and the shooting industry has had its share of serious image problems. The media often portrays gun owners as fringe members of society with questionable morals and a propensity to shoot first and ask questions later. The time is ripe ...
A full-service experience.(Arms and the woman)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Since the Halls weren't part of the industry, they didn't feel pressured to open a range that was similar to standard facilities. In fact, they went out of their way to be different. "Our vision was molded by our youthful mall experiences," Hall said. "We wanted the best ...
No lip service.(Arms and the woman)
Feb 01, 2007; ... H & H has several marketing strategies to help build their female customer base. The Halls' number one method of reaching women is through television advertising. "Where you advertise on TV and in the paper is important," Hall said. "We advertise on A & E and Lifetime. Cable is ...
Philosophy for success.(Arms and the woman)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Twenty-five years in the business has given the Halls a chance to grow within their community and really focus on strategies that not only help their business, but also the shooting sports. Their focus on an attractive environment, friendly staff and making a day at their range an ...
An epidemic of dumb.(Back Blast & other hot gases)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Cops in Phoenix, Ariz., just shook their heads and wondered if it was somethin' in the water. They had just learned that over a dozen, presumably sane, citizens had unwittingly volunteered to help a 14-year-old boy steal a car. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It is ...
Self-defense unleashed! No season on sales, no limit on profits!
Feb 01, 2007; ... Beanfield rifles may spark sales in the spring and game-getting guns can fill your fall orders, but sales of self-defense products can be--and should be--a year-round staple of your business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In recent years, more than 30 states have passed ...
Ammo & reload! What does your customer want?
Feb 01, 2007; ... Your customers are likely talking about the steep upward trend in ammunition prices. The increase in price tags is being driven by a worldwide jump in the price of commodity metals, such as zinc, copper and lead--the primary components in ammo. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Growing the industry: doing serious business in a whirlwind of activity!(NASGW)
Feb 01, 2007; ... The annual November gathering of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) was judged to be another resounding success by attendees. Manufacturers, wholesalers and sales representatives gave high marks to the National Meeting and Expo, held Nov. 8-10, 2006, in Fort ...
Buck Knives X-Tract multi-tool.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Buck Knives' Model 730 X-Tract has spring-loaded needle-nose pliers and Phillips and slotted screwdrivers that slide out for use. The X-Tract also has a full-size Buck knife blade, which opens and closes with one hand, and integrated wire cutters. It has a thermoplastic, ergonomically ...
North American Arms Staglite Grip.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... North American Arms, in partnership with Ajax Custom Grips and RSR Group, is offering the first-ever Staglite Grip for NAA's Mini-Revolver line. Available only through RSR Group, the synthetic grips enhance the overall Western ...
Fobus Holsters Evolution Series.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... The Evolution (E2) Series Glock Holster features a tension adjustment screw for customizing ease of presentation and retention security. The E2 is lightweight and includes steel reinforced rivet attachments and a protective sight channel. It is ...
Cyclops Solutions Thor Magnum.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... Cyclops' Thor Magnum 15-million candlepower spotlight, with 100W Phillips H4 halogen bulb, features two power levels, adjustable swivel stand, removable carry strap and dual ...
Emerson Knives CQC-14 Snubby.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... The Emerson CQC-14 Snubby features 2.7" blade, black G-10 epoxy/glass laminate handles and aerospace-grade titanium liners. The CQC-14 has Emerson's patented Wave opening feature, which permits ...
USP Bore Paste Product Center.(New products)
Feb 01, 2007 ... The new Firearm Cleaning Product Center provides outdoor retail buyers with a compact mix of USP's most popular products in a self-contained display that attracts attention and explains product advantages. It allows customers easy access to the ...
Shooting Industry Masters rated "most fun".(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... The Shooting Industry Masters has hit the X-ring for fun, according to those who took part in the 2006 three-gun competition. The match, conducted by FMG Publications, supports the Step Outside program of the NSSF. "We had more fun than any other team," said Brian Lisanki, ...
Saluting an American hero.(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Sandy Chisholm, president and CEO of North American Arms, presented Gen. Tommy Franks and his wife, Catherine, two highly customized .380 ACP Guardian pistols on Nov. 30, 2006, in Tampa, Fla. "We are honored to present these pistols as a small token of appreciation of the ...
New dealer offerings from American Ammo.(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... American Ammunition has increased its product selection in the Triton line. The company reports that with the success of its Quick-Shok offering, it has reintroduced the HI-Vel line. The eight new calibers range from .32 H & R Magnum to .44 Magnum. "The idea is to place new ...
NASGW does business.(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... A lot of deals were struck at the NASGW National Meeting and Expo, Nov. 8-10, 2006, in Fort Worth, Texas (see page 34). "The 2006 Expo again greeted 160 exhibitors, the same as 2005; however, booth space increased by 10 percent, thus vendors used more space to show and meet with ...
Dealer stops bad guys.(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Salutes to Army & Navy, a gun shop in Whitehall, Pa., for stopping a straw purchasing gang. According to the The Morning Call, the store's sales force knew something wasn't right when two men gave $1,400 to a woman they hardly knew so she could purchase three handguns for them. ...
Stow the happy talk.(Industry watch)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Upbeat! That best describes the overall mood at SHOT Show 2007 in Orlando, Fla. There was a lot of enthusiasm for the state of the industry and optimism for 2007 business. Quality is up, the industry is more professional than ever and there is growth in virtually every segment of the ...