News Releases

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep’s bullet design brings the 380 Auto cartridge to all-new heights—or in this case, depths. This new micro-handgun ammunition offering is the...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today that it has introduced a new T-Series Jacket Slot Leg Strap Adapter...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, along with Realtree wants to remind hunters that there are only a few days left to sign up for the Official Optics...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Demanded by hunters and shooters across the country, Federal Ammunition has launched a comprehensive line of high-quality branded gear for sale direct to consumer, alongside...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell wishes to congratulate pro shooters Mark Cooper and Melissa Gilliland for claiming two titles at the recent Alabama Precision Regional PRS Match. Cooper used his...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today that the company’s popular T-Series line will be expanded to offer...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal and CCI Ammunition sponsored shooter Grant Kunkel used products from these trusted brands to win big in both Rimfire and Pistol Caliber Carbine at two recent...

LEWISTON, Idaho – CCI Ammunition is proud to announce new Clean-22 Suppressor 22 LR rounds, packaged in CCI’s new easy-to-pour, bulk-pack cartons. Shipments of this new product have begun to...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal brand ambassador and competitive shooter Dakota Overland takes home the Ladies Division title at the recent 2020 USPSA Multigun Nationals Match in Frostproof, Florida. “

FLORA, Mississippi – Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, would like to congratulate its professional and amateur competitors for delivering a dominant performance at the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Steven Rinella and Janis Putelis are familiar with podcasts. The dynamic duo has been producing the “The MeatEater Podcast” since January of 2015 and have released more...

LEWISTON, Idaho – June 17, 2020 – Speer has taken its law-enforcement proven Gold Dot G2 hollow-point bullet and modified it to create a new product line called Gold Dot Carry Gun. This...

ANOKA, Minnesota – The 350 Legend cartridge offers higher velocities than any straight-wall, deer-hunting cartridge. Federal initially launched the 350 Legend cartridge into its product catalog...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, announced today that it has added another new video to its popular “How to Clean” Series, which provides step-by-step...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - Staccato and Blackhawk announced today the release of the T-Series™ Red Dot Sight (RDS) Level 2 and Level 3 Retention Duty Holsters built specifically for Staccato...

FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, announced today that company’s new Smokescreen and Hidesight ground blinds are now shipping to retail...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today that it has become the “Official Optic” of Realtree. This new agreement expands the partnership...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Sponsored competitive shooter Tucker Schmidt takes home a title at the Pigg River Precision PRS Match in Rocky Mount, Virginia shooting Federal Premium Gold Medal 6mm...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Duck and goose hunting entered a deadly new age with the introduction of Black Cloud TSS. Now hunters can get that same performance in a new 20-gauge load that blends No. 3...

FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has the perfect Father’s Day gift for the outdoorsman in your life with personalized options through the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Bring back the performance of lead—without the heavy metal—with new Federal Premium Bismuth, the freezer-filler shotshell ammunition of MeatEater's Steven Rinella. This...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military products for over 20 years, announced today that it has expanded its popular line of T-Series holsters with the...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today it has named the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program as the...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell congratulates Pro Shooter Mark Cooper for adding a new footnote in the Precision Rifle Series history book by becoming the first person in recent history to win...

ANOKA, Minnesota - Begin e-scouting for your next hunt with a free two-month onX Hunt trial with the purchase of Federal Ammunition’s MeatEater line up of ammunition. Buy at least two boxes of...

ANOKA, Minnesota - Federal Custom Shop products are for hunters and shooters who demand ammunition tailored for their individual needs at the highest level of quality, or who can’t find the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – New Punch draws from Federal Ammunition’s decades of experience designing the world’s finest defensive handgun loads. The bullet’s skived jacket and soft lead core...

LEWISTON, Idaho – May 19, 2020 – Speer Gold Dot Handgun ammunition’s reliability has made it the No. 1 choice for law enforcement. Now Speer is offering the same performance for self-defense...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and tactical gear for over 20 years, announced today that it has launched the first episode in their brand new ‘No Fail’...

LEWISTON, Idaho – New CCI Pour Packs hold 125 rounds of Maxi-Mag or VNT. The new products are now available: 22 WMR 30-grain VNT, 17 HMR 17-grain VNT and 22 WMR 40-grain Maxi-Mag Jacketed Hollow...

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 14, 2020 – She sets shooting records. She has served the United States. She is on the front lines of protecting your 2nd Amendment rights. And that’s only half of the...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today the release of a limited-edition T-Series Level 2 Compact (L2C)...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition is proud to announce a strong promotional partnership with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). The arrangement includes key representation at...

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), which ended on March 31, 2020, provided an update on its business...

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced the addition of two independent members, Ms....

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition and Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters partner together to sponsor the incredible exhibition shooting duo, the Gould Brothers. The brothers have been...

ANOKA, Minnesota – When it comes to customizing a firearm, there are few gunsmiths more recognizable than Rob Roberts, owner of Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks. Roberts owns and operates a full line...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – April 30, 2020 – Blackhawk, a leader in the law enforcement and military equipment realm for over 20 years, announced today that it has added two new Level 3 Duty...

ANOKA, Minnesota - Federal has made it easier than ever to honor your birthright to bear arms with three new Train + Protect loads in 380 Auto, 85-grain; 357 Magnum, 125-grain; and 38 Special,...

RADFORD, Virginia – Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless powder, has enhanced its legendary Herco propellant, giving shooters improved performance with no changes to reloading...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Butler Creek, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today that the company’s new Featherlight sling is now shipping to retail...

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today provided an update on its business operations and...

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 24, 2020 – New Federal Premium Terminal Ascent component bullets deliver unprecedented performance for hunters who handload. The bullets’ bonded construction fuels...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in the law enforcement and military equipment realm for over 20 years, announced today that it has expanded its popular line of T-Series holsters...

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 22, 2020 – Go beyond what you ever thought possible with new Federal Premium Terminal Ascent. Blending the features of top match-style bullet designs with the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Whether it be deer or ducks, bulls or bears, scouting or sighting in: Federal Season is always in full swing. That is why Federal teamed with Kubota to give away a SideKick...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Butler Creek, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, is pleased to announce that the company’s ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader was named the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Through our Australian distribution partner, NIOA, Vista Outdoor ammunition brands; Federal, Speer, and Force on Force will supply police agencies in Australia with the...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, is excited to announce that it will offer a new version of its competition-based riflescope, the Match Pro, sold...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Hear about a life-and-death encounter from an officer who survived one. On this special episode, Federal shares the microphone with Special Agent Bill Gray, a former Wisconsin...

Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) will host its investor conference call on fourth quarter fiscal year 2020 financial results on Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET. In addition to the...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Pair the self-defense load proven by law enforcement with the industry’s most complete training ammunition for a combination like no other. New Federal Practice & Defend...

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 14, 2020 – Shooting Sports Retailer magazine recognized Federal Premium Terminal Ascent with an Editors’ Choice honor in a recent article published in its April 2020...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition announces a new partnership with popular television host Kip Campbell and his series “Red Arrow.” Federal will become the official ammunition of the...

FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, is pleased to announce that it has released the seventh episode in its new web series – The Truth –...

LEWISTON, Idaho– CCI took the top spot in handgun ammunition in a recent report released by Southwick Associates which surveyed more than 20,000 hunters and recreational shooters in 2019 through...

ANOKA, Minnesota – A recent report released by Southwick Associates identifies Federal as the top rifle ammunition brand in today’s marketplace. Federal led the rifle ammo category after...

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, is expanding the list of non-profit organizations it will...

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 2, 2020 – Federal Premium is proud to announce its continued support of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, the nation’s leading upland habitat conservation...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition announces a new partnership with the popular television series “Crush with Lee & Tiffany.” Federal will become the official ammunition of The Lakoskys,...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in the law enforcement and military equipment realm for over 20 years, announced today that it has expanded its line of Appendix Reversible Carry...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – RCBS and Hoppe’s, along with Champion Traps & Targets, is pleased to announce their continued sponsorship of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for 2020. For the current...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products along with Champion Traps & Targets, is pleased to announce that both brands have partnered with the Scholastic Action...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Turkey hunting seasons have started or are starting soon nationwide. The Federal Custom Shop is where hunters can select and find tungsten super shot (TSS) in hard-to-find...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Blackhawk, a leader in the law enforcement and military equipment realm for over 20 years, announced today that it has expanded its popular line of T-Series holsters...

ANOKA, Minnesota – For decades, Top Gun loads have been pulverizing even the most challenging clay targets. New for 2020, two higher velocity (1,300 feet-per-second) loads have been added to the...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Team Bushnell delivered a strong showing at the recent Accuracy International Long Range Classic, earning multiple top place finishes. During the fifth PRS Pro Series...

ANOKA, Minnesota – For more than three decades, Realtree has been a pioneer in developing and licensing camouflage patterns and creating hunting content. From its first pattern launch of real...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Make clay crushing convenient with Top Gun 100-Packs. Each pack contains four 25-count boxes. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers. The new bulk offerings...

LEWISTON, Idaho – CCI, announces new Clean-22 Steel Challenge as the official ammunition of the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA). Look for the Steel Challenge logo on the box to...

ANOKA, Minnesota – The soft-shooting yet hard-hitting performance of the 7mm-08 Rem. cartridge has now been optimized for whitetails as a new option in the Federal’s Non-Typical line....

ANOKA, Minnesota – Bring the velocity and power of Federal Speed-Shok to the blind in bulk. New Speed-Shok 100-packs come in the most popular payloads, delivering both the performance and...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition sponsored shooters Kayle Browning and Vincent Hancock will chase Olympic glory in the shotgun sports at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kayle Browning will be...

ANOKA, Minnesota – It is more likely to be struck by lightning than to win a gold medal at the Olympic games. Now imagine you’ve accomplished that feat twice. A special edition of “It’s...

Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, announced today that the company, along...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Eagle Industries, a leader in the outdoor and military gear space for over 30 years, announced today that it has released the fourth edition of its cinematic series...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, is pleased to announce that its No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner has been named “GRAY’s Best” in the Vintage product category...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal ammunition adds to its bulk ammo lineup with three new 420-count packs of 223 Rem. and 5.56x45mm FMJ to keep range time going strong all day long. Shipments of this...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Turning a passion into a career path is the topic of the latest installment of Federal Ammunition’s podcast “It’s Federal Season.” Outdoor Life’s Editor-in-Chief...

LEWISTON, Idaho – February 19, 2020 – Blazer by CCI Ammunition is proud to announce new Blazer Brass 10mm Auto. Shooters who rely on Blazer for high-volume training now have a new quality...

FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, is pleased to announce that it has been named by the National Wildlife Turkey Foundation (NWTF) as this...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Ammunition recently announced more than 130 individual product SKUs in more than 34 cataloged product lines during the 2020 SHOT Show this past January in Las Vegas,...

LEWISTON, Idaho – CCI Stinger isn’t just a great load for pinning down varmints. It’s also been one of the top choices of YouTube shooting sensation 22plinkster. That’s why we’ve...

American Fork, Utah – Bee Stinger, the archery-industry leader in stabilizers and related equipment, announced today that the readers of Bowhunting World have awarded Bee Stinger with a Gold...

FLORA, Mississippi – Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, announced today that the readers of Bowhunting World and Predator Xtreme magazine voted Primos as the Gold...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Hoppe’s, the No.1 name in gun care products, is pleased to announce that the readers of Predator Xtreme magazine recently selected Hoppe’s as the Gold Award winner...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal Premium Black Cloud, the deadliest load in waterfowl hunting, continues to add new options with its 2020 release of 20-gauge Black Cloud TSS. “The new Black Cloud...

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) today reported operating results for the third quarter of its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), which ended on December 29, 2019. "We are pleased to see continued...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal has received the 2020 Gold Award in the category of Shotshells by the readers of Predator Xtreme. The award was recently given to company representatives at the 2020...

LEWISTON, Idaho – The readers of Predator Xtreme awarded CCI the 2020 Gold Award in the category of Rimfire Ammunition. The award was recently given to CCI ammunition engineers Justin Ruegsegger...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal has expanded its available loads in 6.5 to cover a range of shooting disciplines. The newest additions for 2020 include the 6.5 Creedmoor Swift Scirocco II, Terminal...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal has expanded its wide range of its renowned centerfire rifle and handgun bullets for reloaders. The first new option is a .224 90-grain option in the Fusion line...

LEWISTON, Idaho – Last year, CCI—the king of rimfire—launched Clean-22 in three 22 LR configurations. This year, the company expands that product line by introducing Clean-22 Suppressor 22...

LEWISTON, Idaho – Gold Dot, a leader in terminal performance from Speer, has undergone a design modification for compact and subcompact handguns. The result is a new product featuring an...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, has increased its offering of AR Optics with two new riflescope models for 2020. Customized to be instantly compatible...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Hoppe’s the No. 1 name in gun care products, and Champion, makers of trusted eye and ear protection, is pleased to announce that legendary shooter Jerry Miculek has...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – January 23, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today the company has launched four new reloading...

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal is excited to announce its new HammerDown product line. This full line of ammunition features molecularly bonded hunting bullets designed with velocities for optimal...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, has expanded its popular line of Engage products with three new models for 2020. Engineered with modern features...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Butler Creek, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, is excited to announce the lightest rifle sling ever produced by the company with the...