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Ruger’s focus on long guns makes company top U.S. manufacturer
by Christen SmithSturm, Ruger and Company manufactured more firearms in 2015 than any other high-profile gun maker, thanks in large part to its focus on popular long guns.
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Judge clears way for SEAL’s lawsuit alleging faulty legal advice over bin Laden tell-all
by Brian SeayA former SEAL who shot bin Laden and wrote a book about it will be able to continue with a lawsuit against the attorney he claims gave him faulty advice.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse alludes to possible ammo promos
by Christen SmithSportsman's Warehouse hinted at potential promotions on ammo as it chided competitors for "racing to the bottom" on gun prices.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse: ‘Not surprised’ about tough retail environment
by Christen SmithTop executives for Sportman’s Warehouse said this week the difficult retail environment for guns and ammunition isn’t surprising.
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Stocks for Dick’s Sporting Goods tumble, bringing gun makers down with it
by Christen SmithDick's Sporting Goods tumbled 17.9 percent Tuesday after the company blamed tightened profit margins on the promotional retail environment post-election.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods: It’s ‘a perfect storm’ in retail right now
by Christen SmithDick’s Sporting Goods’ top executive described the current retail market as “a perfect storm” in a phone call with investors last week.
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Some Gander Outdoors stores will open in November, CEO says
by Christen SmithSome of the Gander Outdoors stores will open come November, according to the company’s top executive.
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Gander’s new holding company reports ‘record’ Q2 earnings
by Christen SmithCamping World, the nation’s largest RV dealer and the new holding company for Gander Outdoors, reported “record” second quarter earnings last week.
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Vista exec: This year ‘most unique retail environment I’ve ever seen’
by Christen SmithVista Outdoor sales dipped 10 percent in its first quarter, the company’s top executives said this week.
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Ruger: Unsure of ‘the new normal’ for gun sales post-Obama
by Christen SmithThe industry struggles to define the “new normal” as 2017 shapes up to be the second strongest year for gun sales on record.
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Ruger sales down 22 percent in second quarter
by Christen SmithThe gun maker said second quarter net sales dropped 22 percent over last year as retailers continue unloading extra inventory at discounted prices.
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Vista sales up 23 percent
by Daniel TerrillOf the $630 million in sales, the Utah-based company raked in $342.8 million with gun and ammo companies under its wing like Savage Arms and Federal Premium.
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