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Illinois AG files a lawsuit pushing for federal oversight of Chicago Police reform
by Brian Seay“Chicago ain’t ready for reform.” Or is it? Illinois AG forces Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s hand by filing a lawsuit pushing for court-ordered police reform.
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American Outdoor Brands suggests promotions propping up NICS, estimated gun sales
by Christen SmithTop executives for American Outdoor Brands suggested the gun industry’s promotion-heavy environment could explain the spring’s uptick in gun sales.
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Smith & Wesson CEO: Rebates spur gun sales amid soft demand
by Daniel TerrillThe gun maker attributed fourth quarter success to promotions, giving explanation as to how high volume gun sales have persisted amid a decrease in demand.
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Smith & Wesson ends year 25% up, but forecasts less for 2018
by Daniel TerrillSmith & Wesson owner American Outdoor Brands Company closed out 2017 with $903.2 million in sales, but forecasts next fiscal year to bring in 12.5 to 17 percent less.
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Vista experienced ‘unprecedented decline’ in sales since election
by Daniel TerrillAccording to Vista Outdoor’s quarterly filing last month, the company reported a 5 percent decline in sales by March 31 and a 21 percent decline organically.
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Ruger ends year with 21 percent increase in earnings
by Daniel TerrillDespite a flat fourth quarter Sturm, Ruger & Company closed the fiscal year with a 21 percent increase in earnings, according to Wednesday’s filings with federal regulators.
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Cabela’s reports ‘disappointing’ fourth quarter
by Daniel TerrillPrice per share for Cabela’s Inc. continued a downward trend after the outdoor retailer reported a disappointing fourth quarter.
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Winchester uncertain about results following Trump’s election win
by Daniel TerrillThe ammo maker said many anticipated a different outcome and increased inventory levels. Now with slow consumer demand, they're waiting to see how the next six months go.
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Smith & Wesson ends FY2016 with 31% increase in sales
by Daniel TerrillEnding its fiscal year and first full year with an accessory wing, Smith & Wesson reported a 31 percent increase in annual sales, which pushed total revenue to $722.9 million.
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Ruger’s Q4 conference: Politics, American Pistol, silencers
by Daniel TerrillInvestor queries during last week’s conference call did not dig into minute financial details but rather focused on pace and understanding Ruger’s expansions into other markets.
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Smith & Wesson meets raised expectations in Q4 as sales normalize
by Daniel TerrillAccording to filings with the SEC, total sales set a record at $181 million, an increase of 6.2 percent. Of that, firearm sales accounted for $166.4 million.
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Ruger sees significant drop in profit for 2014
by Daniel TerrillRuger raked in $64 million in 2014, down from $111.2 million from 2013, but the company and investors seem hopeful for steady results this year.
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