THE SAVAGE ACCUTRIGGER™ - PERFECTED WITH ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, BUILT BY HAND “It takes 213 quality controlled steps and the in
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SINCE 1955 – THE INDUSTRY’S BUSINESS MAGAZINE PUBLISHER Thomas von Rosen EDITOR Russ Thurman EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Roxanne Smith A
Where Are You? I read with great interest the letter from Leah Madachik (“Out Of Control,” Letters, Jan. 2008). I called Mr. Joe
ANNOUNCING THE 2008 FNH USA STOCKING DEALER PROGRAM The Only Thing That’s Better Than Getting One FREE FN Gun Is Getting Two FRE
Should You Start A Cop Shop? — page 16 Sportsmen Impact Every State’s Economy H Melinda Gable unting and fishing have a major eco
L OOKING FOR A “B EST G UN” G UNSMITH ? Factory authorized service for Ivo Fabbri, F.LLI, Bertuzzi, Perugini & Visini, J.P. Saue
Cerberus Capital Management Buys DPMS Executives Form Youth Alliance D PMS announced in mid-December that its assets have been a
Pelican Expands Manufacturing To Europe Lansky Taps Rep Groups P elican Products has begun manufacturing operations in a Europea
FNH USA Offers Free Ammunition Legacy Sports Selects Repair Center L NH USA is giving 200 rounds of 5.7X28mm SS197SR ammunition
Protective Optics Changes Name Remington Presents Sales Awards A fter more than two decades developing Wiley X eyewear, Protecti
Swanson Russell Grows Team Swanson Russell Associates (SRA) has hired and promoted a number of people in its public relations, i
sity of Wisconsin — Eau Claire. Hodgdon Powder Names Director Hodgdon Powder Co. has named Tim W. Vaitekunas director of marketi
Massad Ayoob Should You Start A Cop Shop? — Part I T here’s that headline in the morning newspaper: “City Purchases New Handguns
the same makers, but must still own and qualify with a 9mm version. In 2007, the list was expanded to include Glock pistols, the
Carolee Anita Boyles Yes, You Can Make Money Selling Reloading Supplies H ow much money can you make for an extra can of powder
All scopes and rings are not included. Cal: .338 Federal RFLR-338L Cal: 6.5 Creedmoor RFLR-65 Also Available in .308 Win. & .260
Lisa Parsons-Wraith Woman Gun Dealer Shares Secrets To Women’s Market S uccessful customer relations are the cornerstones of a g
Fun For All D onnett said Stonewall is a family-oriented store and she encourages people to bring their kids to the range. “We m
Commander Gilmore Perhaps It’s Something In The Water! e at Gilmor mander om m .c o o C o ff@yah E-mail astStu BackBl T he next
It took a company obsessed with light transmission to come up with an idea this good: MX Modular Flashlights. See the light at w
THE NEW SIG SAUER ® ™ Not all models and variations are currently available, see our website for a complete listing.
EVERYTHING CHANGES One serial number, unlimited possibilities. The revolutionary new SIG SAUER® P250™ is a modular pistol that a
SELF-DEFENSE John Morrison Shooting Sports LLC owner Paul Hahn (left) sells another “dual-duty” handgun — this one an EAA 10mm p
SALES Kimber (from top) offers the Custom Covert II, Pro Covert II and the Ultra Covert II, featuring Crimson Trace Lasergrips.
Already a bestseller in many gun shops, the Smith & Wesson M&P15 is now available with a fixed stock (M&P15FT), making it complia
opens opportunities for expanded sales, Hahn says. “The women’s market in self-defense firearms is growing rapidly. Establishing
Please, visit us at the SHOT SHOW booth 1949/L 27 th International Sporting Arms, Security, Outdoor Show THE TOP MEETING PLACE F
Law Enforcement Connection W hen it comes to self-defense and home protection, citizens want to rely on the gear cops rely on. A
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Mark Kayser Mark Kayser Are you stocking the ammo that attracts customers who demand a wide range of calibers and performance le
Fiocchi uses nickel-plated lead shot in its Turkey loads, giving hunters the benefit of a denser, more consistent pattern with fe
America and while they don’t burn through the ammunition like shotgun enthusiasts, you need to cater to their needs. Reliable ca
Buyers talk business at the TruGlo Booth. Accelerated Business NASGW Streamlines Communication, Generates Growth! ith nearly 50
Story & Photos: Ray Oeltjen Award Photos: Bear Enthusiast Marketing Group dees. We all have a much better understanding of how i
Brian Herrick (left), Savage Arms V.P. of sales and marketing, accepts the Chairman’s Award for Industry Leadership from Michael
Rick Stoeckel (left), brand manager for ATK’s Civil Ammunition, accepts the Aummnition Manufacturer of the Year award from Brown
lengthy wait between product announcement and product availability, Ruger used a new strategy with the SR9. “We went to the dist
The companies listed have featured advertisements or products in this issue. Look to them first when you are ready to make a purc
See Your Product Here! If you are a manufacturer, importer, distributor or entrepreneur with a newsworthy, new or revised produc
Redding Reloading Flash Hole Deburring Tools Redding offers two tools for the removal of flash hole burrs. The Universal tool is
SHOWDOWN IN GUN VALLEY We’re Calling You Out! TIME TO STEP OUTSIDE AND SHOOT! /LPEHUXS\RXUWULJJHUÀQJHUSUDFWLFH\RXUVWHHO\
continued from page 46 Step To The Firing Line A re you ready to join us on the firing line in Gun Valley? It’s time to enter you
Russ Thurman We Can Be No Less Passionate A nti-gun assaults come in many fashions. There’s the in-yourface, we’re-going-to-dest
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ANNOUNCING THE 2008 FNH USA STOCKING DEALER PROGRAM The Only Thi
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L OOKING FOR A “B EST G UN” G UNSMITH ? Factory authorized servi
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Cerberus Capital Management Buys DPMS Executives Form Youth Alli
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All scopes and rings are not included. Cal: .338 Federal RFLR-33
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THE NEW SIG SAUER ® ™ Not all models and variations are cu
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EVERYTHING CHANGES One serial number, unlimited possibilities. T
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SELF-DEFENSE John Morrison Shooting Sports LLC owner Paul Hahn (
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SALES Kimber (from top) offers the Custom Covert II, Pro Covert
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Already a bestseller in many gun shops, the Smith & Wesson M&P15
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opens opportunities for expanded sales, Hahn says. “The women’s
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America and while they don’t burn through the ammunition like sh
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Buyers talk business at the TruGlo Booth. Accelerated Business N
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Story & Photos: Ray Oeltjen Award Photos: Bear Enthusiast Market
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Brian Herrick (left), Savage Arms V.P. of sales and marketing, a
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Rick Stoeckel (left), brand manager for ATK’s Civil Ammunition,
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lengthy wait between product announcement and product availabili
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See Your Product Here! If you are a manufacturer, importer, dist
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Redding Reloading Flash Hole Deburring Tools Redding offers two
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