Archive for gun business

Unknown Money Men of the Gun Business

Who are the Wall Street money men investing in the gun business? The Insider is more than casually curious about three private equity investment firms that have taken significant positions in the shooting industry. Frustrating this inquisitiveness is the operative word in “private equity company,” that word being “private.” There is precious little public information about what’s going on—and the principles aren’t talking.

September 06, 2011

Tracking Sales In The Gun Business

Continuing our look at the business of the gun business, the next component to consider is how the industry’s distribution channels further obfuscate sales trends and product demand. In many industries, a lot of data is collected in the distribution channel, but in the gun business, virtually none of this information is available to industry analysts.

November 18, 2010

Jobs in Shooting Industry Grow by 10 Percent

Despite the current state of the economy, the shooting industry proves to be a much-needed bright spot of growth.

April 30, 2010

The Importance Of Hunting

The gun business is very dependent on hunters.

November 02, 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

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

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