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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.

Remington Arms Records Record Arms

What’s more American than hunting? Well, nothing, except maybe shooting in general, but baseball is a close second. And with baseball season coming to its climax, it was of particular interest to us here at American Hunter to discover that Remington, who is currently celebrating 200 years of manufacturing some of America’s greatest firearms, actually got involved in another sport far from the shooting and hunting realm most associate with the firearm giant.

Adam Weatherby Named President of Weatherby Inc.

Adam Weatherby has officially been named president of Weatherby, Inc., therein continuing the family's long running leadership over the company that family patriarch Roy founded in 1945.

Textron Inc. Announces Acquisition of Arctic Cat

Textron Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc. by means of a short-form merger under Minnesota law. As a result, Arctic Cat has become an indirect wholly owed subsidiary of Textron.

Vista Outdoor Becomes Official Partner of Boy Scouts of America

Vista Outdoor recently partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to become the official conservation sponsor of the Scouts. Vista Outdoor brands Federal Premium, CCI, Savage Arms, Gold Tip, CamelBak and Bell have become official partners with the Scouts for Shooting Sports, Archery, Hydration and Wheeled Safety.

Leupold Announces Partnership with Drury Outdoors

Leupold has announced a new partnership with Drury Outdoors, home to some of the nation's most passionate and dedicated whitetail hunters.

Weatherby Appoints Thorkildsen, Clark to Key Executive Positions

As Weatherby plans its move from Paso Robles, Calif., to Sheridan, Wyo., in 2019, it announces the addition of two key sales and product-development executives.

Towsley Receives 2018 Bill McRae Lifetime Award

Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance sporting optics, has recognized American Hunter contributor Bryce M. Towsley with the 2018 Bill McRae Lifetime Achievement Award.

AAC Announces Relaunch of Suppressor Brand

Advanced Armament Corporation, known as “The Silent Authority” and a player in firearm sound suppression since 1994, has just announced a major organizational relaunch and restructure of this trusted suppressor brand. This brand initiative represents a fresh, new chapter for the organization, as well as for the advancement of firearm suppressor technology, service, and innovation in the military, law enforcement, and civilian markets.

Of Meat and Global Warming

A tax on meat would help prevent future global-warming-related natural disasters by encouraging a decrease in meat consumption.” Ingrid Newkirk, PETA President

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