ICYMI: Industry News,
Aug. 4–8, 2025

The Kinetic Group Adds Fiocchi Of America

The Kinetic Group (TKG) officially added Fiocchi of America to its lineup of top ammunition brands. Fiocchi — and exclusive rights to Baschieri & Pellagri (B&P) in the U.S. — will join CCI, Federal, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer as part of TKG and consolidate its operation just outside of Springfield, Mo. The company will also move its HEVI-Shot operation to Ozark from its current location in Sweet Home, Ore., beginning this summer.

“We’re excited to have Fiocchi of America officially join our group of world-leading ammunition brands. The Ozark, Mo., facility, where Fiocchi shotshells are currently loaded, will become a center of excellence for shotshell products,” according to Jason Vanderbrink, chairman and CEO of TKG. “Ozark is just outside of Springfield, Mo., a fantastic location for ammunition manufacturing, the outdoors, conservation and support of the Second Amendment. HEVI-Shot will have a great new home here and will continue its 25-year legacy of loading the best steel, tungsten and bismuth shot for waterfowl and upland hunters.”

This strategy will bring more materials and manufacturing to America. The Kinetic Group is dedicated to U.S. manufacturing and global reach.

HEVI-Shot will begin moving immediately, and the company expects to have the operation fully migrated to Ozark by the end of 2025.

“The community of Sweet Home, Ore., is where HEVI-Shot was born in 2000. We want to thank them for being an excellent location for one of our best brands,” said Vanderbrink. “HEVI-Shot products will be made to the same exacting specifications as hunters have come to know and trust. There will be no difference in look, feel and quality.”

The Kinetic Group was purchased by CSG at the end of 2024, which joined them with the nearly 150-year-old Fiocchi Ammunition brand as part of CSG’s Ammo+ division.

For more info: thekineticgroup.com

Smith & Wesson Secures 2nd Montana Highway Patrol Contract

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has once again chosen Smith & Wesson to enhance its operational capabilities. While the MHP continues to utilize the M&P9 M2.0 as their primary duty pistol, they have also selected the Smith & Wesson M&P15 SBR platform as their patrol rifle of choice and the Gemtech Abyss models for their suppressor of choice.

“This year, 2025, marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Montana Highway Patrol. For most of those years, our Patrolmen, now Troopers, were armed with a Smith & Wesson revolver or pistol. In addition to the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 that our Troopers carry on their person, we have recently selected Smith & Wesson to replace our aging patrol rifles. We look forward to continuing the excellent relationship we’ve developed with this American company and truly appreciate the reliability of their firearms and the customer service they provide,” said Major Chan Barry, Operations Commander, Montana Highway Patrol.

“Smith & Wesson takes pride in continuing the long-standing tradition of partnership with the Montana State Patrol, which has spanned many decades. Their ongoing use of our products, along with their inherent trust in our brand and after-sales support, stands as the highest form of endorsement.  We are honored to serve as the standard patrol rifle and suppressor for the Montana State Patrol and look forward to many more years of this esteemed relationship,” said Mark Smith, S&W president and CEO.

For more info: smith-wesson.com

SAAMI Updates Its “Sporting Firearms Handling & Transportation" Publication

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. (SAAMI) has revised and updated its information publication, Sporting Firearms: Safe Handling Considerations and Shipping Guidelines for Interstate Transportation.

The publication reviews general transportation regulations for both Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders and private citizens, common carrier restrictions, packing firearms for shipment and firearm safety.

The guidelines have been prepared by SAAMI to provide anyone concerned with the handling or shipment of sporting firearms certain basic and important facts about the subject. SAAMI notes that the statements and recommendations in the publication do not supersede local, state or federal regulations or constitute legal advice.

“SAAMI regularly updates its publications to ensure it is providing the industry and the public with the most current, accurate information, in this case on the shipping of sporting firearms,” said Brian Osowiecki, SAAMI director, regulatory affairs and administration.

SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors and their components.

For more info: saami.org

Vudoo Gun Works Relocating Headquarters To Prague, Okla.

Vudoo Gun Works announced the relocation of its headquarters and all manufacturing operations to Prague, Okla. This strategic move marks a key step in improving manufacturing efficiency, expanding research and development and increasing access to a skilled workforce.

“We are delighted to establish our new headquarters in Prague,” said Jacob Herman, CEO of Vudoo Gun Works. “This move reflects our dedication to innovation, growth and customer service. Oklahoma is a pro-Second Amendment state where elected officials actively support the Second Amendment, making it an ideal location for Vudoo Gun Works.”

Vudoo is moving into an existing facility in Prague with a history of precision machining and firearms manufacturing. The company expects to create 60 jobs in Oklahoma, with operations scheduled to commence on Monday, August 18.

“We are excited to welcome Vudoo Gun Works to their new home in Prague,” said John Budd, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. “With the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in gunsmithing offered right down the road at Murray State, Oklahoma was the obvious choice for Vudoo’s relocation. This announcement is a testament to our state being the best place in the country to build and grow a business, and to our support of the Second Amendment.”

Construction and updates have already begun on the facility, which will allow Vudoo Gun Works to increase production capacity, optimize precision rifle development and better serve the growing market of shooting sports enthusiasts, hunters and Second Amendment supporters across the country. The site will also feature on-site accuracy testing, maintaining the high-quality standards associated with the Vudoo name.

Customers and partners can continue to expect the same exceptional accuracy, reliability and craftsmanship that define every Vudoo firearm, along with exciting new product innovations on the horizon.

For more info: vudoogunworks.com

Gearfire & Kinsey’s Partner To Power E-Commerce Growth

Gearfire, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the shooting sports and outdoor sports industries, announced the official launch of its integration with outdoor sports products distributor Kinsey’s Inc.

The integration allows Gearfire e-commerce retailers to seamlessly stream Kinsey’s inventory of over 30,000 products, including its extensive selection of firearms, hunting and camping items and archery catalog, directly to their Gearfire site. Coupled with direct-to-consumer drop-shipping from Kinsey’s warehouse, Gearfire’s online retailers can immediately expand their product offerings and streamline order fulfillment without the burden of overhead associated with on-hand inventory or labor costs.

“Kinsey’s has consistently been one of the most requested distributor integrations from our dealers, and we’re thrilled to officially deliver it. This integration gives our online retailers access to one of the most diverse and well-stocked distributors in the outdoor sports industry,” said Chad Seaverns, Gearfire COO.

Seaverns continued, “With the recent launch of the dedicated archery department for our e-commerce platform, the Kinsey’s integration gives our shared dealers an easy and powerful way to tap into the archery market. We believe archery is a core pillar of the broader outdoor sports industry, and we’re proud to better serve that community through this collaboration.”

For more info: gogearfire.com

Remington Ammunition Rolls Out New Rebates

In preparation for fall hunting seasons, Remington Ammunition is launching five new limited-time rebates that give hunters big savings on popular centerfire rifle, handgun, shotgun slug and waterfowl loads. These offers are valid on eligible purchases made from August 1 through December 31, 2025.

Deadly Mushrooms — Deadly Savings: Purchase at least two boxes of select Remington hunting centerfire rifle ammunition and receive 20% back, up to $60. Qualifying products include Core-Lokt, Core-Lokt Copper, Core-Lokt Tipped, Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun, High Performance Rifle and Managed-Recoil.

Premier Performance — Major Savings: Purchase at least two boxes of select Remington Premier hunting centerfire rifle ammunition and receive 20% back, up to $60. Qualifying products include Premier Long Range, Premier Scirocco Bonded, Premier CuT Copper Tipped and Premier AccuTip.

More Bucks For Your Bang: Purchase at least two boxes of select Remington hunting shotgun slug ammunition and receive 20% back, up to $60. Qualifying products include Premier AccuTip Sabot, Slugger High Velocity Rifled and Slugger Rifled.

Big Bore Bonuses: Purchase at least two boxes of select Remington handgun hunting ammunition and receive 20% back, up to $60. Qualifying products include Core-Lokt Handgun, Hard Cast and HTP (High Terminal Performance) hunting handgun loads.

Save Bucks — Drop Ducks: Purchase at least two boxes of select Remington waterfowl shotshell ammunition and receive a rebate of $2 per box, up to $200. Qualifying products include Nitro-Steel, Nitro-Steel Duplex, Duck Club Steel and Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel.

Valid purchase dates are August 1 through December 31, 2025. Rebate submissions must be received by January 31, 2026. Only select products are eligible — see official terms and conditions to learn more.

For more info: remington.com/remington-country/rebates-and-promotions

Federal Ammunition Launches Three Shotshell Rebates For Fall

Federal Ammunition announced three new rebate promotions to help hunters save on a wide range of high-performance shotgun loads. The limited-time offers — Slug Some Bucks, Premium Waterfowl Rebate and Save on Steel — run from August 1 through December 31, 2025, and provide opportunities to earn up to $200 back on qualifying purchases.

The Slug Some Bucks rebate offers customers up to $60 back when they purchase at least two boxes of select Federal hunting slug ammunition and receive 20% of the purchase price. Eligible products include Freight Train Copper Sabot, Power-Shok Rifled, Power-Shok Sabot, Shorty Shells Rifled, Trophy Copper Sabot, TruBall Rifled and TruBall Deep Penetrator Rifled.

The Premium Waterfowl rebate offers waterfowlers up to $200 back with a $5-per-box rebate on select Federal Premium shotshell products. Qualifying loads include Black Cloud FS Steel, Black Cloud High Velocity, Black Cloud TSS, Ultra Steel and Premium featuring HEVI-Bismuth.

The Save on Steel rebate provides a $2-per-box rebate and up to $100 back on select Federal waterfowl steel shotshells. Eligible products include Speed-Shok, Speed-Shok Sea Duck, Speed-Shok Snow Goose and Rob Roberts Raptor Steel.

All purchases must be made between August 1 and December 31, 2025. Only select products are eligible.

For more info: federalpremium.com/this-is-federal/rebates-and-promotions

HEVI-Shot Offers Fall Rebates On Waterfowl & Upland Loads

HEVI-Shot is giving hunters multiple ways to save this fall with three new rebate offers on its high-performance shotshell lines. Running from August 1 to December 31, 2025, these limited-time programs offer rebates on eligible purchases of waterfowl and upland ammunition.

Shoot HEVI-Shot & Save: Purchase at least two boxes of select HEVI-Shot waterfowl or upland ammunition and receive a rebate of $2 or $5 per box. Qualifying products include HEVI-Steel Waterfowl and HEVI-Steel Upland for $2 per box and HEVI-Metal Xtreme, HEVI-Metal Longer Range, HEVI-Hitter for $5 per box.

Bismuth Bargains: Purchase at least two boxes of select HEVI-Shot HEVI-Bismuth ammunition and receive a rebate of $5 per box. Qualifying products include HEVI-Bismuth Waterfowl and HEVI-Bismuth Upland.

Hammering Deals: Purchase at least two boxes of select HEVI-Shot HEVI-Hammer ammunition and receive a rebate of $2 per box. Qualifying products include HEVI-Hammer, HEVI-Hammer Upland and HEVI-Hammer Dove.

Valid purchase dates are August 1 through December 31, 2025. Rebate submissions must be received by January 31, 2026. Only select products are eligible.

For more info: hevishot.com/hevi-nation/rebates-and-promotions

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