Sioux Falls, South Dakota –– Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce the acquisition of a new building for its South Dakota based headquarters. The company has purchased a 35,000-square-foot building on 11.5 acres in Sioux Falls and is centralizing multiple operations there.

“Our growing business model has simplified the silencer purchase process across the country propelling our operations into high gear,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “The increase in demand has allowed for steady growth. We originally planned to build our own facility, but we found a unique opportunity here that we couldn’t pass up. We’re thrilled that Silencer Central was able to take ownership of an unoccupied building right here in Sioux Falls.”

Silencer Central currently has more than 125 employees across the country and plans to add more than 100 employees based in Sioux Falls before the end of the year. Read more

Reno, NV — Legacy Sports International is excited to announce the arrival of the HOWA CARBON STALKER Mini Action Series of rifles that will be SHIPPING to select HOWA distributors and dealers across the USA for 2021. The HOWA CARBON STALKER Mini Actions will be available in .223, 7.62 x 39, 6.5 Grendel with a 22” standard barrel (16.25” for the 350 Legend) that is fitted into an excellent Stocky’s Custom Carbon Fiber wrapped stock that brings the weight of this functional mighty lightweight beauty in at 4lbs 11oz’s! This rifle is a perfect companion for numerous hunting applications from deer hunting to varmint hunting while providing exceptional accuracy and price! MSRP $959 *look for the Howa Carbon Stalker short action and long action series coming soon as well! Read more

Kryptek is excited to partner with fellow Idaho-based company, Tactical Solutions, to add three Kryptek Camo patterns to TacSol’s series of .22 rifles.

Kryptek Highlander and Raid are now available in TacSol’s popular X-Ring and X-Ring Takedown rifles and Kryptek’s newest camouflage pattern, Obskura Nox, is available in TacSol’s Owyhee Takedown rifle. Read more

Walker’s®—the industry leader in hearing protection and enhancement—introduces the new rechargeable FireMax Muffs and FireMax Walkie Talkie. The pinnacle in electronic shooting muffs, the all new Firemax is the result of over three decades of experience in our industry! This unit incorporates Walker’s legendary Sound Activated Compression (SAC) protection built into a slim streamlined design. The digital platform includes four frequency modes controlled by silent soft touch digital buttons and is powered by a 2000 mAH rechargeable lithium battery for over 200 hours of performance protection!

The FireMax features a new digital sound processing system that not only incorporates Active Dynamic Sound Suppression but also includes sophisticated digital circuitry that allows the user to select specific audio modes for boosting desirable sound clarity. The Universal and Power Boost modes enhance general sound to specific levels while the Clear Voice and Hi-Frequency modes can be chosen to better discern conversations and higher-frequency sounds (such as steel impact), respectively.

The muffs also come with a new Rubber Tacti-Grip headband and cooling gel ear pads to support all day comfort whether you’re wearing them in the field or on the range! Read more

The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $63.5 billion in 2019, a 232 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 342,330, a 106 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the industry’s trade association.

On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $60 billion in 2019, to $63.5 billion. Total jobs increased by more than 10,000 in the same period, from nearly 332,000, to over 342,330. The broader impact of the industry throughout the economy, supports and generates business for firms seemingly unrelated to firearms, at a time when every job in America counts. These are real people, with real jobs, working in industries as varied as banking, retail, accounting, metal working and printing among others.

The firearm and ammunition industry paid nearly $7 billion in business taxes, including property, income and sales-based levies. Read more

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MITCHELL, S.D. – Started in 1981 as a one-man operation, Boyds Gunstocks has grown into the largest aftermarket gunstock manufacturer in the world employing over 100 talented craftsmen and women. Dustin Knutson and Rob Carstensen, long-time employees at Boyds Gunstocks have become the two new owners. “40 years says a lot about how we do business and how satisfied our customers are; they continue to support us year after year,” says Dustin Knutson.

Boyds offers aftermarket gunstocks in over 155 different gun brands and over 1,200 models within those brands. “Nobody can offer the huge selection and variety of stocks that we offer,” says Dustin.

With 40 years of innovation under their belt, Boyds continues to come out with new stock shapes to give the public what they are asking for: quality, comfortable, stable, accurate-shooting stocks for a very affordable price. Boyds’ most recent line of innovation focused on adjustability. The At-One series offered customers an adjustable length of pull, an adjustable comb, modular grips, modular fore-ends, and modular buttstock toe. “With the At-One you get perfect fit, no matter what shooting situation you find yourself in. The stock adjusts in seconds to fit your body perfectly, giving you the comfort and accuracy you deserve,” says Dustin.

Boyds offers over 24 stock shapes in over 15 different colors and several grades of solid Walnut. Personalizing your own Boyds Gunstock is as easy as going to Boyds’ website and plugging in your gun’s Make, Model, and Action; doing so brings up a myriad of customizing options that allows a customer to make truly a one-of-a-kind, personalized gunstock that has its own unique style and fits them perfectly. Option choices include such things as choice of butt pad, laser engraving, grip caps, fore-end tips, white line spacing, aluminum pillar bedding, and more. “We give the customer what they want, the way they want it,” says Dustin Knutson, “that’s the secret to our success.” Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the MAX-9™ – a pistol with all the features of a full-sized handgun in a size that is comfortable for everyday carry. Chambered in 9mm Luger, the Ruger® MAX-9 has an impressive 12+1 capacity. It measures just 6” long, has a slide width of less than 1”, weighs 18.4 ounces, and is equipped with a 3.2” barrel. This micro-sized pistol fits comfortably in an inside the waistband holster or pocket holster, or conveniently in a concealed carry purse.

The MAX-9 features a tritium fiber optic day/night front sight that adapts to a variety of light conditions, and comes optic ready for direct mounting of co-witnessed JPoint™ and Shield-pattern micro red dot sights. The 10-round magazines fit into a comfortably sized, medium-textured grip and 12-round magazines not only provide additional capacity, but also increase the surface area of the grip. Standard models are available with an ergonomic and intuitive thumb safety that operates similarly to those found on 1911-style pistols, and Pro models are available without the external manual safety lever. All models feature an integrated trigger safety and a loaded chamber viewport that provides visual indication of a cartridge in the chamber.

“The Ruger MAX-9 is a game changer,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “With industry-leading features at a highly competitive price, this American-made handgun will provide a versatile option for consumers looking for a superior offering in the popular micro-compact market.” Read more