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Cabela’s multi-billion dollar merger with Bass Pro Shops complete

by Christen Smith

Two iconic outdoor retailers became one after completing a multi-billion dollar merger in the works for nearly a year.

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Northrop Grumman: Orbital ATK merger ‘a good fit,’ stocks surge

by Christen Smith

Northrop Grumman’s top executive described its pending merger with Orbital ATK as “a good fit” Monday.

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Fueled by Hollywood, police, California ranks among highest in NFA items

by Chris Eger

Although possession of suppressors is illegal in the state and most other items are hard to get, California ranks 2nd among the number of total NFA weapons registered.

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Gun control group: Suppressor sales numbers proves regulation works

by Chris Eger

National gun control advocates cite the news of record sales of suppressors as proof that current regulations are not burdensome and should be retained.

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New figures show all-time high of suppressors, NFA items in circulation

by Chris Eger

Data released this month shows a huge jump in NFA items to include a 50 percent rise in the number of suppressors and a 39 percent bump in short barreled rifles registered.

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American Outdoor Brands completes $12 million Bubba Blade acquisition

by Christen Smith

American Outdoor Brands completed its acquisition of Fish Tales assets, including the Bubba Blade, for $12 million, the company announced Monday.

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Smith & Wesson completes $10 million acquisition of Gemtech

by Christen Smith

American Outdoor Brands, the holding company for gun maker Smith & Wesson, completed its $10 million acquisition of Gemini Technologies this week

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Defense Department readies reorg in research and acquisition office

by Brian Seay

Defense Department officials are gearing up to comply with a new law calling for reorganization of the department’s acquisitions and technology office.

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DOJ budget highlights ‘law and order’ priorities, but cuts funding and personnel

by Brian Seay

A 2018 budget proposal includes about a billion dollars in cuts to the DOJ, but directs hundreds of millions to crime reduction and immigration enforcement.

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Taser Changes Name, Offers Free Body Camera Trial For All Officers

by Brian Seay

Stun gun and body cam maker Taser International announced a name change Wednesday, and offered a one year trial of free body cameras and software for every officer in America.

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Berger Bullets Joins Nammo Group

by DeltaOperatorMan

Nammo is proud to announce that Berger Bullets, a global leader in the manufacturing of premium rifle bullets, has joined the Nammo Group.

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Vista Outdoor Acquires Camp Chef

by DeltaOperatorMan

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) announced it has acquired privately owned Camp Chef (Logan Outdoor Products, LLC and Peak Trades, LLC), a leading provider of outdoor cooking solutions.

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