Archive for firearms industry

Why The Gun Business Defies Analysis

What is this thing we call the shooting industry or, to put it another way, what is the business of the gun business? Unlike other industries that can be analyzed, quantified, objectified and measured, the metrics of the gun business are largely unknown. It’s amazing how mysterious the industry is when you think about it. Even an industry analyst like the Insider cannot get hold of basic data that other industries take for granted.

November 12, 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

Financial Analysts See Industry As "Sold Ahead"

Early 2009 surge in gun sales has investors worried that demand is "pushed forward."

December 17, 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

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

Some Segments Lag Even As Sales Surge

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

August 24, 2009