Primary Arms Optics announced Stephen Morgan's promotion to Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, effective immediately. Morgan, who joined the company in 2021, previously served as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing and will now lead product positioning and strategy for the optics division.
CZ announced the appointment of Jon Shaffer as Vice President of Commercial Sales, reporting to President and Chief Commercial Officer John Dain. Shaffer brings two decades of sales experience, including over 10 years at SIG SAUER, and will lead commercial sales execution and channel development for CZ-USA and Dan Wesson.
Christensen Arms appointed Kalvyn Ferronato as Senior Marketing Manager. Ferronato brings nearly a decade of marketing and communications experience across government, conservation, and firearms industries, with prior familiarity with Christensen Arms from her work at Gunpowder Inc.
We Buy Guns released its September 2026 Secondary Firearms Market Report showing 758 completed purchases, the highest monthly total of 2026, with total offer value reaching $1,149,663. Smith & Wesson led manufacturer activity, while the SIG Sauer P320 was the most frequently submitted and purchased model, with Florida leading in submissions and completed purchases.
Heckler & Koch USA announced Katherine Karaki's appointment as National Sales Manager. Karaki brings extensive sales leadership and manufacturing experience from a custom firearms manufacturer, holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler. She will begin her role at the NASGW Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, October 13-15.
Watchtower Defense officially opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tomball, Texas, showcasing next-generation products planned for 2027 launch. The company, operating under new ownership and leadership, is repositioning itself as a broader product-driven brand with an expanding portfolio of firearms and firearm-related products for shooting, hunting, and defense markets.
Streamlight, Inc. announced four key sales leadership promotions effective October 1, 2026. Matt Baker, Bobby Knight, Justin Thomas, and Brian Osborn have been promoted to expanded roles across Law Enforcement, Sporting Goods, Federal/Military, and OEM markets to strengthen sales operations and strategic partnerships.
GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. announced a strategic collaboration with Sarsilmaz, one of the world's largest privately held firearms manufacturers, marking the fourth manufacturer to join the PEW Logistics platform. PEW Logistics will power e-commerce at sarsilmaz.us, managing compliant order processing, FFL routing, fulfillment and customer support.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported 1,152,077 NSSF-adjusted NICS background checks for September 2026, a 2.3 percent decrease from September 2025. Third quarter 2026 figures showed a 2.5 percent increase to 3,329,270 checks, with Texas, Florida, and Georgia leading in NFA checks.
Silencer Central made a second $25,000 contribution to NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC, bringing its 2026 total to $50,000. Founded by Brandon Maddox, the company has also contributed over $2 million to conservation partners including Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.
Bryan Tucker, CEO of Davidson's, Inc., has made a second $25,000 personal contribution to NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC for the 2026 election cycle, matching his 2024 commitment. Tucker's renewed support demonstrates confidence in the PAC's mission to elect candidates who will protect Second Amendment rights and constitutional freedoms.
Shell Shock Technologies and CBC Global Ammunition signed a definitive manufacturing agreement to produce SST's NAS3™ hybrid case technology across multiple calibers. The partnership adds advanced tooling and new operations in Michigan and Oklahoma to support industrial-scale production for military and commercial markets.
Silencer Central founder and CEO Brandon Maddox has doubled his commitment to NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC to $50,000 with a second $25,000 contribution, matching the company's 2024 support level and demonstrating confidence in the PAC's mission to elect candidates who will protect Second Amendment rights.
Remington Ammunition's 5th Annual Shoot to Cure sporting clays fundraiser raised nearly $15,000 for Arkansas Children's Hospital, bringing the five-year total to over $70,000. The event featured 150 shooters and notable competitors Madison Sharpe and Olympian Kayle Browning on an all-women's team.
The Headrest Safe Company appointed Todd Pearson as Chief Operating Officer, promoting him from Revenue Director. The company's discreet vehicle safe storage system is now sold in 34 countries worldwide, with founder and CEO Irving Meisler praising Pearson's strategic execution capabilities.
Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of NSSF, has been appointed to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council to advise the U.S. Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture on wildlife conservation and hunting policy.
NASGW announces Electronic Transfer, Inc. as its newest affiliate partner, a payment processing provider serving the firearms industry for over 35 years. NASGW members receive exclusive benefits including free payment terminals, competitive rates, and cost comparisons.
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praised President Trump's executive order protecting hunting heritage, which includes provisions protecting traditional ammunition use, expanding public land access, and increasing Sunday hunting opportunities. NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi attended the White House Rose Garden announcement and worked with the administration on the policy.
Project ChildSafe, a program of the NSSF, partnered with Slingit to help families manage inherited firearm collections responsibly. The collaboration allows individuals to designate Project ChildSafe as a beneficiary of sale proceeds, supporting firearm safety education and community initiatives.
NSSF released its 2026 Congressional Report Card grading U.S. Representatives and Senators on firearm industry legislation and Second Amendment issues. Fourteen Senators and 71 Representatives earned the "Dean's List" distinction with perfect voting records, while 13 Senators and 41 Representatives received "A+" ratings.