Unknown Money Men of the Gun Business

September 06, 2011

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.

Help! I Can't Buy The Hottest Gun In America

August 31, 2011

The hottest selling pistol in America right now is impossible to find. Brand-new, yet a century old, this handgun is literally flying off dealer shelves. It’s not a self-defense pistol and it’s not a limited edition collectible. What is it?

Top-End Custom 1911s Sell Fast

August 26, 2011

Wilson Combat can't keep up with orders for their best models.

Mouse-Gunners Revel In New Found Respect

August 16, 2011

Mouse-gunners of the world, rejoice. Your day is here, your time is now. The moment is at hand for your pipsqueak hero, the .380 ACP, to claim its spot on the podium of popularity.

.410 Revolver Popularity

August 09, 2011

Slap me upside the head and call me stupid. The Insider is supposed to have his finger on the pulse of the industry to predict trends, foresee developments and anticipate changes. However, I’ve completely missed one of the most remarkable handgun innovations in the past five years, the surging popularity of .410 revolvers.

Bob Morrison Leaves Lasting Legacy At Taurus

August 03, 2011

Pictured left to right: Tony Morrison, Bob's son, former NFL Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood, Bob Morrison and the Insider at the NRA's Sporting Clays Team Challenge in 2003, which we won—thanks in large measures to Bob's shooting.

Grandpa Gets One More Blast

July 27, 2011

Holy Smoke offers live-ammunition with cremated ashes.

Beware Of Labels To Categorize Guns

July 19, 2011

Labels are dangerous. Labels make it all too easy to stereotype, which results in misconceptions and preconceived notions. That said, labels are used in gun business for good reasons, primarily to make it easy to differentiate the many different types of firearms.

Survey Says NRA Is Top Organization

July 19, 2011

The NRA is the most widely supported shooting sports organization in America, according to a recent survey conducted as part of Southwick Associate’s monthly Hunter Survey. More active hunters and shooters claim membership in the NRA than any other organization.

SARCON Features All-Star NFA Experts

June 23, 2011

Update: The Small Arms Review Convention (SARCON) has been cancelled.  
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