NBS News

Posted 4/16/2018: The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $51.4 billion in 2017, a 169 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to almost 310,000, an 87 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by NSSF. See more >

Posted 4/12/2018: This morning, Outdoor Retailer and SIA announced new dates for the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show for 2019-2022. See more >

Posted 4/10/2018: PRADCO Fishing is implementing a new distribution strategy effective May 1, 2018. Beginning on this date, all independent dealers will be served by distributors, which includes all buying group dealers. See more >

Posted 3/30/2018: Congratulations to our Member on this sponsorship opportunity! “Fin Feather Fur Outfitters started more than 30 years ago in a small building, and through outstanding service and hard work has grown to be the place in Ohio that hunters, fishers, and anyone who loves the outdoors buys their gear,” said Whitetails Unlimited President Jeff Schinkten. See more >

Posted 3/28/2018: After nearly two years of pushing to go public, Yeti Holdings Inc. has decided against it. A legal filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that CEO Matthew Reintjes made the decision as a result of “market conditions” and asked that materials provided to the government for the initial public offering (IPO) be returned to the company. See more >

Posted 3/26/2018: Remington is moving forward with their prepackaged restructuring plans through bankruptcy court. Records from the bankruptcy court of the district of Delaware show that the company filed for bankruptcy protection on March 25, 2018. Remington reached a deal with lenders in February to reduce its debt by about $700 million and add about $145 million in new capital, but that only bought time for it to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. See more >