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Crimson Trace Founder Lew Danielson to Retire

The founder of Crimson Trace, Lew Danielson, has officially announced his retirement. Danielson—winner of our 2015 NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award—co-founded Crimson Trace in the backroom of an Oregon machine shop in 1994. It eventually grew into one of the industry's more renowned companies, and recently sold to Smith & Wesson for $95 million.

Patriot Ordnance Factory Founder Frank DeSomma Dies in Auto Accident

NRA mourns the news that Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) founder, owner and President Frank DeSomma died June 18 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Phoenix, Arizona.

Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris Donates to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is personally donating 1 million FDA-approved ASTM Level 1 Procedure Face Masks to healthcare workers and first responders working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis across the United States.

Hunters Not Happy with MeatEater’s Anti-R3 Jab

Article written by MeatEater founder's brother has the potential to divide hunters, but we should not let that happen.

Cabela’s Co-Founder Passes Away at 77

NRA and American Hunter mourns the passing of Richard Cabela.

In Memory: William B. Ruger Jr.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. mourns the death of William B. Ruger Jr.—the former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Ruger, the company’s second CEO and son of the company’s founder—who passed away in September.

Cabela's Inc. Announces Passing of Richard N. Cabela

Cabela's, Inc. has announced the passing of Richard N. Cabela, company co-founder and Chairman Emeritus. Cabela died in his home in Sidney, Neb., on Monday, Feb. 17. He was 77.

Perazzi Victim of “Terrorist” Hoax

We don’t yet know who’s responsible. We don’t yet know the motive. But someone tried to report that a Daniele Perazzi—allegedly president of the famous shotgun maker and the grandson of its founder—as a terrorist.

Melvin Forbes and Family Announce Gunsmithing Scholarship

Melvin Forbes, founder of New Ultralight Arms, has teamed with Montgomery Community College to offer the Melvin Forbes Next Generation Scholarship for gunsmithing students who attend the institution.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Browning

Few companies have had as profound an impact on the American hunting and shooting industry as Browning—in no small part thanks to genius of its famous founder. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the company's history.

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