Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, has added Check-Mate Industries products to its lineup. Check-Mate specializes in precision firearm magazines and components for military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters, with products now available for immediate shipment through Zanders' website.
Guns.com's Dealer Network achieved a 44% year-over-year sales increase in March, significantly outperforming the national 11.9% decline in firearm sales. The online marketplace partners with nearly 2,000 licensed dealers nationwide, with over 67% of 2026 sales benefiting small businesses and nearly 900 suppressor product listings from 60 manufacturers.
NSSF filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Giffords PAC, alleging violations of joint fundraising rules. The complaint claims Giffords PAC and allied candidates failed to comply with FEC filing and disclaimer requirements while soliciting funds for both the PAC and preferred gun control candidates.
CCW Safe announced its Certified Partner Program achieved 120 partners in its first year since launching in January 2025, with strong engagement on the East Coast particularly in North Carolina. The company hired James Concilio as Senior Manager of Partner Program Training and Jerome Vinet as Director of Field Sales to support expansion across the United States.
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) announced that Supply Energetics, a nitrocellulose manufacturer based in Parsons, Kansas, has joined as an Affiliate Member. Supply Energetics will gain access to SAAMI's firearms and ammunition technical standards and reference ammunition program assessments.
FN America, LLC has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns. The contract continues FN's legacy of providing weapon systems to the U.S. military, with production at their Columbia, South Carolina facility since 1981.
Viridian Weapon Technologies, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of laser sights and tactical lights, has partnered with Bill Hicks & Co., a family-owned distributor, to expand dealer access to its green laser, green dot optic, and weapon-mounted light solutions through their dealer portal.