News Releases
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April 16, 2021
Lonoke, Arkansas – April 16, 2021 – Team Remington congratulates Reanna Frauens for her dominating performance at the 2021 Florida State Trap Shooting Championship. Frauens, traditionally a...
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April 15, 2021
Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) will host its investor conference call on fourth quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results on Thursday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. ET. In addition to the...
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April 15, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, outdoor television’s power couple Lee and Tiffany Lakosky join Federal Ammunition’s Vice President of Marketing...
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April 14, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Different shooters have different needs, different limitations, and different firearms. Yet for all those variables, 22 Long Rifle has never really been an option for personal...
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April 13, 2021New Calibers Offer Reloaders More Options
OROVILLE, Calif. – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has announced the expansion of its Matchmaster and Group D Die offerings with the...
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April 13, 2021New Strutter and Leading Hen Decoys Lure Toms for Hunters on the Move
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has expanded its popular Photoform™ line with a new Strutter and Leading Hen turkey decoys that offer detailed...
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April 12, 2021
Lonoke, Arkansas - Remington Ammunition, America’s outdoor brand known around the world for generations by outdoor enthusiasts for its iconic green boxes, today announced the much-anticipated...
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April 08, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Team Federal had an excellent showing at the 25th Anniversary of the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match held at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona. Federal...
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March 31, 2021Archers Take Five Podium Finishes at Competition in Foley, Ala.
FLORA, Miss. – Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, is celebrating big wins at the ASA Foley Archery Tournament after team members took home five podium finishes in the Pro...
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March 31, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – March 31, 2021 – Federal Ammunition and sister brand Remington Ammunition announce the “President’s Award” to recognize an industry partner that has gone above and...
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March 30, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Team Federal congratulates Tank Lunsford and Aaron Willoughby for their impressive performances this past weekend. The two shooters achieved several top finishes at the 2021...
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March 30, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today its newest brand ambassador: Tony Sentmanat of Real World Tactical....
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March 22, 2021Bushnell Named Affiliate Sponsor of New PRS Rimfire Series
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, is excited to announce that it has extended its sponsorship of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for the 2021 season....
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March 19, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – March 19, 2021 – Federal has received 2020 Gold Awards in the category of Shotshells by the readers of both Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer magazines. The...
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March 19, 2021
LEWISTON, Idaho – Retailers have spoken, and those in the know have named their favorite shooting sports products for 2020. Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer magazines have recently...
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March 18, 2021
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – RCBS® and Hoppe’s®, along with Champion® Range and Targets, are pleased to announce their continued sponsorship of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for 2021. RCBS will...
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March 18, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, Federal Ammunition’s President Jason Vanderbrink welcomes a Minnesota mainstay in Duluth Pack’s CEO Tom Sega....
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March 18, 2021“Anniversary of Accuracy” to Kick Off with Events and Giveaways
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the advent of the laser rangefinder for hunters this year. In 1996, Bushnell...
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March 17, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Team Federal congratulates Jason Ward, Houston Deshotels and Melissa Barringer for their impressive performances this past weekend. These shooters dominated the 2021 Inaugural...
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March 15, 2021Modular, Rugged Caps Offer Customization and Uncompromising Protection
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today the launch of its new Element Scope Caps. Rugged and modular, Element Scope...
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March 10, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal was the top rifle and handgun ammunition brand in 2020 according to the feedback of more than 15,000 hunters and recreational shooters. When Southwick Associates...
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March 09, 2021Lightweight, High-Value Design Propels Butler Creek® to Top Spot
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, has been awarded a 2020 Editors’ Choice Award by the staff of On Target magazine for the...
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March 05, 2021Bee Stinger Stabilizer Earns Readers’ Choice Award for 7th Year in a Row
AMERICAN FORK, Utah – March 5, 2021 – Bee Stinger™, maker of the most advanced line of stabilizers and side bars for bowhunting, has been awarded a Readers’ Choice 2021 Gold Award by the...
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March 04, 2021New Cases Feature Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, gives hunters and their gear a lift in 2021 with versatile new bow, rifle and shotgun cases in the popular Mossy Oak
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March 01, 2021Former Special Forces Sniper to Join Hoppe’s Shooting Team
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, is pleased to announce that competitive long-range shooter and precision gunsmith Bryan Sikes has joined Team Hoppe’s for...
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March 01, 2021Introducing Hen House Series and Shot Caller Turkey Calls, Slide Bugle Elk Call
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, makes all the right noises in 2021 with two new turkey calls – the Hen House Series™ and the Shot Caller™...
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February 26, 2021Archers Boulch and Gontier Finish First and Second at Nîmes Archery Tournament
FLORA, Miss. – Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, is celebrating a strong finish at this year’s Sud de France – Nîmes Archery Tournament in Nîmes, France. Leading the...
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February 25, 2021Primos Earns 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for Shooting Stick Category
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has been awarded two Readers’ Choice 2021 Gold Awards by the readers of Shooting Sports Retailer® and...
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February 23, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Team Federal congratulates one of its newest members, Payton Detavernier, as she claimed the Lady 1 Singles Championship at the Spring Grand in Tucson, Arizona. Detavernier, a...
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February 22, 2021Mouth Call and Shooting Stick Categories Win Readers’ Choice Awards
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has been awarded two Readers’ Choice 2021 Gold Awards by the readers of Predator Xtreme® magazine. These...
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February 22, 2021Ambidextrous and Modular Holster Gives Shooters Flexibility While Carrying
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, has announced the release of its new Stache™ IWB Concealment Holster. Meticulously...
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February 18, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, Federal Ammunition’s President Jason Vanderbrink discusses the topic of so-called ammunition shortages. The...
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February 18, 2021
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced that it has priced its...
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February 17, 2021Deer, Elk and Turkey Calls Win Readers’ Choice Awards for 18th Consecutive Year
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has been awarded three Readers’ Choice 2021 Gold Awards by Bowhunting World® magazine. Readers of Bowhunting...
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February 16, 2021
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced that it has commenced a...
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February 15, 2021New Camo and Single-Point Slings Add Featherlight Options for Shooters
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today that the company’s Featherlight Sling lineup has been expanded with two new...
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February 10, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Team Federal congratulates Derrick Mein on an impressive weekend at the Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports complex in Vero Beach, FL. Mein’s list of accomplishments from the...
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February 09, 2021New Bino Harness Offers Versatile, Dependable Optics Protection
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today that the company’s new Featherlight Bino Caddy is now available. Made of...
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February 09, 2021New Primos Vest Offers Ultimate in Comfort, Accessibility
FLORA, Miss. – Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has taken vest design and gear accessibility to an unparalleled level with the new Will Primos Signature Series...
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February 09, 2021
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, was named as one of America's Best Midsize Employers...
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February 04, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota - Ballistic’s Best magazine recently recognized Federal’s Force X2 and Practice & Defend Packs with Editor’s Selects Awards for the best new shotgun and handgun ammunition...
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February 04, 2021Total Sales Increase 35%; Shooting Sports Sales Up 41%; Outdoor Products Sales Up 24%
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today reported operating results for the third...
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February 03, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition is committed to empowering our nation’s injured veterans. Since 2011, Federal Ammunition has supported Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the nonprofit’s...
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January 27, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – The Department of Justice (DOJ) - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has selected Vista Outdoor’s Federal Ammunition brand as the primary awardee for their 5.56mm NATO...
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January 27, 2021New Red Dot Offers Exceptional Versatility at an Affordable Price
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today the introduction of a new reflex sight – the RXS-100. Designed with user-adjustable brightness...
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January 21, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota1 – On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, Ben Cassidy, SCI’s Director of Government Affairs, joins the team to discuss the organization’s dedication to...
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January 20, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – January 20, 2021 – Federal Ammunition’s product teams are expanding handgun cartridge options in multiple product categories in 2021. Several new product line extensions...
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January 19, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – On Target magazine recently recognized Federal’s HammerDown product line with an Editors’ Choice Award for best new ammunition for 2020, as part of the magazine’s annual...
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January 15, 2021Bushnell to Launch Multiple New Trail Cameras at 2021 ATA
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today new lines of trail camera models to be released at the ATA 2021 Online tradeshow. Included among the...
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January 15, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – January 15, 2021 – Federal has received the 2021 Gold Award in the category of Shotshells by the readers of Predator Xtreme. Hunters who read this magazine are extremely...
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January 15, 2021
LEWISTON, Idaho – The readers of Predator Xtreme awarded CCI the 2021 Gold Award in the category of Rimfire Ammunition. The accomplishment marks the 5th consecutive year the brand was awarded...
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January 14, 2021
Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) will host its investor conference call on third quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 9:00 a.m. ET. In addition to the...
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January 12, 2021New Blinds, Calls and Hunting Accessories Among New Products for ATA 2021
FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, will introduce a host of new products along with extensions to the brand’s popular lines of hunting...
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January 08, 2021
ANOKA, Minnesota – The list of Team Federal competition wins for Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays in 2020 is long and impressive. Season highlights included Federal sponsored shooters winning big...
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December 22, 2020Mark Cooper Named Tactical Division Champion Using Elite Tactical Riflescope
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell® congratulates its precision rifle shooting team on delivering a strong performance during the PRS Pro Series Finale held at Fouled Bore Precision in Ninnekah,...
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December 17, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – COVID-19 has been tough on conservation organizations and their fundraising models. Organizations like Pheasants Forever have canceled their highly successful banquet programs...
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December 16, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – December 16, 2020 – The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) American Hunter magazine selected Traditions NitroFire and Federal Premium FireStick to receive its Golden...
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December 15, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) American Rifleman magazine awarded Federal Premium Terminal Ascent with the Golden Bullseye Award for 2021 Ammunition Product of the...
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December 10, 2020Elite Tactical Riflescopes Help Team Bushnell Competitors Secure Invitations
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell® congratulates PRS Pro Series Finale invitees Robert Brantley, Mark Cooper, Melissa Gilliland, Troy Livesay, Charles Roberts, Jeff Badley and George Gardner, and...
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December 10, 2020
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – December 10, 2020 – RCBS and Hoppe’s congratulate team shooters on qualifying for the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Pro Series Finale. Competing for RCBS at this...
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December 08, 2020
LEWISTON, Idaho – Speer Ammunition was recently awarded the joint Nordic Police 9mm duty handgun ammunition contract for Speer 124-grain Gold Dot. Speer’s sister company Federal already holds...
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December 08, 2020Grand Prize Includes Booger Bottom Hunt, Meeting with Bone Collector Host
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is offering consumers a once in a lifetime opportunity - a chance to hunt with the Bone Collector “Brotherhood” on...
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November 25, 2020
Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) is donating Bell helmets, Bell bike pumps and CamelBak bottles to Pedal Power Minnesota following the theft of the organization's trailer filled...
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November 25, 2020
RADFORD, Virginia - Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless powder, released a new propellant that is the only flake powder specifically designed for the demanding needs of .410 bore...
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November 24, 2020Available brands include Bushnell, Bushnell Golf, RCBS, Champion Range and Targets and Hoppe’s
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin – Several leading outdoor gear brands from the Vista Outdoor Inc. portfolio of brands has partnered with Powertex in launching a new e-commerce platform for brand...
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November 24, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Premium releases its new Swift Scirocco II centerfire hunting loads lineup. The new bullet promises to push effective range to new extremes while delivering a more...
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November 19, 2020New Models for SIG P365/P365XL, GLOCK 48, S&W EZ 9mm/.380 Auto, Springfield Hellcat
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Uncle Mike’s announced today the addition of new Apparition® IWB/OWB holsters for the SIG SAUER P365/P365XL, GLOCK 48, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm/.380 Auto...
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November 16, 2020
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – November 12, 2020 – Bushnell® and RCBS® congratulate Robert Brantley on his runner-up finish at the prestigious AG Cup held October 30 - November 1. Competing against...
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November 13, 2020
FLORA, Miss. – Picky hunters and outdoorsman aren’t always the easiest to find the right gifts for around the holidays. But this Holiday season, Primos Hunting is making the process simpler...
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November 12, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition sponsored shooter Tim Herron won the Single Stack Division at the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Area 2 Championship. The match was...
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November 11, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – New 16- and 28-gauge Federal Premium Prairie Storm FLITESTOPPER (FS) Lead loads use the updated FLITECONTROL FLEX wad and a mixed payload of standard pellets with FS lead to...
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November 05, 2020Elite Tactical XRS II Riflescope Helps Cooper Claim Tactical Division for PRS Season
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, served as title sponsor of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Southeast Regional Finale hosted by Alabama Precision. At...
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November 05, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Getting the most out of every hunt or shooting competition by improving your fitness is the focus of the episode of “It’s Federal Season.” Former Navy Seal and founder...
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November 05, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Field & Stream magazine has recognized the Tradition’s NitroFire muzzleloading rifle and the Federal Premium Firestick with a Best-of-the-Best Award. New for 2020, FireStick...
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November 05, 2020Sales Grow 29% and Gross Profit Increases 79%; E-Commerce Business Doubles in Q2
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today reported operating results for the second...
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November 04, 2020Pro Shooter Tops Ladies Division at USPSA Open Championships
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell® and Hoppe’s® congratulate Jessie Harrison on her national title at the USPSA Race Gun Nationals. Harrison shot her way to top honors with her trusted First...
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November 03, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – – Guns & Ammo magazine has given the Federal Premium Firestick its Innovation of the Year award due to its potential to revolutionize the world's oldest long gun: the...
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October 29, 2020Brantley, Livesay and Roberts Qualify with Their Elite Tactical Optics
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 29, 2020 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, will send three of its team members and their Elite Tactical riflescopes to compete with many of...
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October 29, 2020Robert Brantley and Brandon Hembree to Compete at Elite PRS Match
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, will send two of its team members – Robert Brantley and Brandon Hembree – to...
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October 28, 2020Elite Tactical LMSS2 Offers Enhanced Lens Coatings, Updated Reticle Options
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has taken its professional-grade Elite Tactical compact spotting scope to an even higher level with the new 8-40x 60mm...
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October 27, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Premium Force X2 Personal Defense Shotgun Loads has been presented with the Caliber Award in the Best Ammunition New Product category by the National Association of...
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October 27, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition sponsored shooters shined at the 2020 National Sporting Clays Championship, October 17-25, 2020 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas....
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October 19, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – The list of Team Federal competition wins during the 2020 World Skeet Championships at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas was impressive. Team Federal made...
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October 15, 2020
Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) will host its investor conference call on second quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9:00 a.m. ET. In addition to...
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October 14, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – October 14, 2020 – Federal Ammunition is proud to introduce the industry’s only ammunition truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested,...
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October 13, 2020
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced the successful closing of the...
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October 12, 2020
LEWISTON, Idaho – The Clean-22 coating technology that made rimfire clean is now being used to extend the range and power of 22 WMR. New CCI Maxi-Mag Clean-22 Segmented Hollow Point (SHP) uses...
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October 09, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Chon Martinez of Anderson, Texas is the winner of the 2020 Federal Kubota Sweepstakes. Martinez drives away with a Federal branded Kubota Sidekick utility vehicle, with...
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October 08, 2020Pro Shooter Claims First Win for New Bushnell RXS-250 Reflex Sight
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, congratulates KC Eusebio on his record-setting performance at the World Speed Shooting Championship held September...
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October 08, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – If you are a passionate waterfowler or just getting started, this episode of “It’s Federal Season” is a must listen. Chad Belding, host of the top-rated waterfowl...
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October 08, 2020Top Pro Earns Victories at World Speed Shooting, Georgia USPSA Championships
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell® and Hoppe’s® congratulate Jessie Harrison on a winning weekend of competitive shooting at the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championship and the...
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October 08, 2020
Virginia Beach, Virginia – Decorated Navy SEAL, podcast host, and BASE jump record-holder Andy Stumpf is excited to announce that he is Blackhawk’s newest brand ambassador. He’ll also star...
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October 06, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal ammunition introduces a new load to its popular handgun hunting ammunition lineup. The new Fusion 10mm Auto load uses a 200-grain bullet and 1200 fps muzzle velocity...
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October 02, 2020Vista Outdoor Brands Support Shooters, Reloaders With Product Donations Aplenty
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Vista Outdoor brands Champion Traps & Targets, Hoppe’s and RCBS have teamed to sponsor the 2020 GAP Grind / Bushnell Pro/Am, providing more than $20,000 in product...
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October 01, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota\ – Team Federal/CCI had an excellent showing, setting several world records, at the recent 2020 Palmetto State Armory and Lead Star Arms World Speed Shooting Championships,...
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October 01, 2020
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, proudly continues its title sponsorship of the GAP Grind Pro/Am with full engagement of Elite Tactical scopes and...
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October 01, 2020New Models for SIG P365/P365XL, Glock 48, S&W EZ 9mm/.380 Auto, Springfield Hellcat
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Blackhawk™, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today the addition of new SERPA® CQC concealment holsters for the SIG SAUER...
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September 30, 2020
ANOKA, Minnesota – As long as there have been muzzleloading firearms, their shooters have been burdened by reliability, consistency and safety concerns. The new Federal Premium FireStick solves...
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September 30, 2020Prime Low Glow Built for Reliable Performance at Affordable Price
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announces the new Prime Low Glow, a trail camera for hunters seeking a reliable and affordable tool to keep a watchful...
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September 30, 2020New Red Dot Offers Class-Leading Performance and Durability
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today the RXS-250, a new red dot designed to offer class-leading performance and exceptional durability. The...
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