Archive for Industry Insider

Gun Collection Vs. Collection Of Guns

A new Benelli Cordoba is the latest addition to my pile.

September 04, 2009

SIG Offers "Kash For Klunkers"

$200 trade-in rebate signals the "gun bubble" buying binge is over.

September 04, 2009

When The Wheels Fall Off

After a huge "gun bubble" of buying earlier this year, the summer heat is cooling things off.

September 02, 2009

Why Do Guns Work?

Ammo and gun companies share technical data through a group called SAAMI.

August 26, 2009

Why Do Guns Work?

Ammo and gun companies share technical data through a group called SAAMI.

August 26, 2009

Some Segments Lag Even As Sales Surge

Hunting rifles, sporting shotguns and target pistols all are down about 30 percent.

August 24, 2009

Lighten Up: The Story Of Ultra Light Arms

A man and his dream go from success to disaster and back to success.

August 20, 2009

Firearms, Ammunition Tax Revenues Skyrocket

Federal excise taxes for the first quarter 2009 are up 43 percent over the same period last year.

August 18, 2009

Firearms, Ammunition Tax Revenues Skyrocket

Federal excise taxes for the first quarter 2009 are up 43 percent over the same period last year.

August 18, 2009

Why The Fuss Over Stale News?

U.S. firearms production figures are embargoed for two years… by ATF and the gun makers.

August 13, 2009

Gun Companies Report Record Sales In 2009

What's bad in Washington is good for the gun business as sales soar on public fears.

August 12, 2009

Big Dogs On The Gunmaker's Porch

Smith & Wesson tops U.S. firearms production for 2007.

August 12, 2009

Let Freedom Ring

The Freedom Group had added Dakota Arms to its list of companies.

August 11, 2009

Let Freedom Ring

The Freedom Group had added Dakota Arms to its list of companies.

August 11, 2009

Ammo Mania

The search continues.

August 10, 2009