News Releases
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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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