Mike Kresser has taken over as the President and CEO of Taurus International. He talks about the changes we will experience with Taurus in 2012. One of the major changes will be the introduction of new products at a time when they are ready to be distributed to wholesalers and dealers. Reference Links: Taurus International [...]
Michael Janich talks about some of Spyderco’s new knives for 2012, the Yojimbo2 and the Manix2 XL. He also talks about Spyderco’s Opfocus line which can be downloaded using the link below. Reference Links: Spyderco Yojimbo2 Spyderco Manix2 XL Download or view the Opfocus Catalog
This week, Michael begins his wrap-up of the 2012 SHOT Show by declaring this year the “Year of the .22LR!” He talks about the industry “drivers” behind the explosive growth in .22 seen at the Show and which .22s you might be purchasing for yourselves over the course of the year. You can also listen [...]
LAS VEGAS–Energized by unprecedented gun sales nationwide, firearms industry professionals turned out in record numbers to the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), and many made a point of saying “the best is yet to come.” “It’s a wonderful time to be in our industry,” said Sandy Chisholm of North American Arms, a [...]
Finally, Michael pulled out his credit card for the first gun purchase, but he also found time to look at some interesting firearms from Mossberg and Tactical Solutions. Ten-X revealed a shotgun which made SWAT team officers to line up at their booth and KA-Bar have a hot selling cane. Reference Links: Crimson Trace Sig [...]
The questions we get each year during SHOT Show are of course about what is new, but there is also an interest around what Michael Bane decides to buy. He is getting close to some final decisions. In today’s report we look at some of the products he found roaming the floor. Reference Links: Crimson [...]
In 2010, it was the year of the .380. In 2011, it was the year of the sub-compact 9mm and this year the trend has a lot to do with the .22 Long Rifle and they come in all shapes and sizes. Michael reports from his first day at SHOT Show 2012. Reference Links: Crimson [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 13, 2012) – Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the Smith & Wesson® booth (#13731) will host a star-studded event covering both firearms and professional shooters during the four days of the 2012 Shooting Hunting & Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of a special exhibit dubbed [...]
NORFOLK, Va. – January 13, 2012–BLACKHAWK!® announces a new women’s clothing line that will debut at the 2012 SHOT Show. On the industry’s biggest stage, BLACKHAWK! will unveil duty/tactical offerings, off-duty options and active wear designed especially for women. Show attendees can also meet new BLACKHAWK! spokeswoman Aysha Webb. The tactical firearms instructor will give [...]
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt Defense LLC, one of the world’s leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of rifles and carbines, will bring to market the highly anticipated LE901™-16S modular, multi-caliber rifle. The Colt LE901-16S was built with both the tactical professional and modern sportsman in mind. This rifle will be offered in black, with other [...]
