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NSSF: Firearms Industry Booming Since 2008

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has released its 2016 industry economic impact report, and the numbers are staggering: The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $49.3 billion in 2015, a 158 percent increase. Meanwhile, the total number of full-time jobs in the industry rose from approximately 166,000 to almost 288,000, a 73 percent spike.

Gun Sales Potentially on the Rise in March

Gun sales have been good in 2016. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has released the numbers on its March 2016 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Back Ground Check Systems (NICS) tracking. March produced a figure of 1,297,275, an increase of 9.2 percent compared to March 2015.

Stoeger Announces Double Down Rebate

Stoeger has announced the start of its new Double Down Sales Promotion, which will offer consumers the opportunity to get a $50 mail-in rebate on the purchase of any Stoeger over-and-under shotgun purchased between April 1 and June 30, 2016.

Federal Ammunition Announces American Eagle Varmint & Predator Bulk Packs

Federal Ammunition has announced plans to offer consumers 40- and 50-count bulk packs of its American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads this spring. Shipments of the new bulk packs are being delivered to dealers now, and will be ready for high-volume varmint shooting this spring and summer.

NRA Store Announces Spyderco Byrd Knife

Any outdoorsman or woman can appreciate a good knife, and now you can have one that'll show off your NRA pride. The NRA Store has announced that, for the first time, it has teamed up with Spyderco. The result of the collaboration is a new EDC blade, the NRA Spyderco Byrd Knife.

Steiner Offering Free Set of T-Series Rings with Purchase of Riflescope

Today's a day of buy one, get one deals, it would appear. On the heels of its associate company Burris offering a free FastFire 3 optic with the purchase of a Burris AR-332 or AR-536 sight, Steiner has announced that it a free set of T-Series Rings with the purchase of one of its GS3, Nighthunter Xtreme, T5Xi or M5Xi riflescopes.

Zeiss Announces Spring 2016 Instant Savings Promotion

Carl Zeiss Sport Optics is kicking off its 2016 Spring Shooting Days a bit early by offering instant savings of $150 on select Conquest HD5 and DL riflescopes. The purchases must be made between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2016 at participating Zeiss retailers.

Annoy a Liberal: Buy a Gun

Remember when we heard 2015 Black Friday gun sales set another record? That’s just the tip of the iceberg as it concerns gun-buying trends headed into 2016.

Cabela's Announces "Daily Deals" Through Black Friday

Cabela's Incorporated has announced that it will be offering daily deals online at its U.S. retail stores from Thursday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 26 as part of the company's "Holiday Head Start: Pre-Black Friday Deals" campaign.

NRA Weekend at Cabela's 2014 Launches Sept. 13

Cabela's has announced that the 2014 edition of its "NRA Weekend" event will be hosted by the company's retail locations this coming weekend, Sept. 13 and 14, respectively. All new and current NRA members who join or renew their membership during NRA Weekend will receive a $25 Cabela’s gift certificate.

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