Archive for Industry Insider

The Business Of Spying

Here at the Milipol show in Paris, surveillance is the name of the game.

November 17, 2009

Now You See Me, Now You Don't

A new military camo pattern called A-TACS may be the best one yet for urban warfare.

November 16, 2009

Now You See Me, Now You Don't

A new military camo pattern called A-TACS may be the best one yet for urban warfare.

November 16, 2009

Buying A Machine Gun

Feeling the unfettered freedom of living in a gun-friendly state, I buy my first machine gun.

November 06, 2009

John Rigby vs. John Rigby: The Proof Is In The Gun

An expert picks the real John Rigby based on looking at the two company's guns.

November 04, 2009

The Importance Of Hunting

The gun business is very dependent on hunters.

November 02, 2009

The Importance Of Hunting

The gun business is very dependent on hunters.

November 02, 2009

Innovation In The American Firearms Industry

The Europeans are cleaning our clock, but does it really matter?

October 15, 2009

The Firearms Industry's Hidden Competitor

Used guns account for as much as 25 percent of sales, but no new guns are made.

October 13, 2009

Branding In The Gun Business

How a brand name determines your perception of a gun.

October 07, 2009

Did You Hear The One About The Traveling Salesman…

Meet the unsung hero of the firearms industry, complete with plaid jacket, the salesman.

October 05, 2009

Dealer-Direct Vs. Two-Step Distribution

The firearms industry relies on two distribution models: What are their pros and cons?

October 01, 2009

Distribution Channels In The Gun Business

How a firearm moves from a manufacturer to a shooter is what "distribution" is all about.

September 29, 2009

The Business Of The Second Amendment

Emotional links resonate with consumers, and the firearms industry is blessed with one of the best.

September 25, 2009

Gun Business 101

Understanding the unique characteristics of the shooting industry starts right now!

September 08, 2009