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ACQUISITIONS

Friday, February 20, 2026

MDT Sporting Goods announced the acquisition of Lone Peak Arms and Leading Edge Machine, a Utah-based manufacturer of precision rifle actions. The strategic acquisition combines MDT's chassis systems with Lone Peak's acclaimed Fuzion and Razor action models, creating a more complete precision shooting ecosystem for customers.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Fortified Equity has announced its acquisition of AVID, the Florida-based performance lifestyle brand rooted in fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure. Alongside the acquisition, Pete Angle has been named Chief Executive Officer, bringing a fresh vision to expand the brand’s presence in the outdoor and fashion markets.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

In a strategic move to expand its role in the defense technology ecosystem, EOTECH announced the acquisition of VK Integrated Systems (VKIS), a Tennessee-based developer of advanced weapon electronics and battlefield networking solutions.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

CCW Safe announced the acquisition of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network Inc. (ACLDN). The Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network was established in 2008 by Marty and Gila Hayes. Marty Hayes, a former law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, and author on self-defense law, played a key role in its founding. Today, ACLDN has members across all 50 states.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. This strategic purchase includes Anderson's manufacturing facility and machinery and will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its product offerings.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Celerant Technology has announced its acquisition of Saledock, a modern, UK-based retail software company. This strategic merger marks Celerant’s official expansion into international markets, a goal in the making for several years.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (GSM Outdoors), to Platinum Equity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2024.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Hodgdon Powder Company announced the acquisition of RCBS Reloading from Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor. This acquisition is effective May 2, 2024, with Hodgdon prepared to immediately continue shipping RCBS products to wholesale and retail customers.See today's feature for more information.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), announced the sale of RCBS, the company’s Oroville, California-based reloading brand, to Hodgdon Powder Co. Inc., a Shawnee, Kansas-based supplier of smokeless and black powder substitute propellants. The sale is effective immediately.

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