ICYMI: Industry News
From September 12 —September 18, 2026

Henry Repeating Arms Introduces the Founding Fathers Collection

Henry Repeating Arms has introduced the Founding Fathers Collection, a series of seven Tribute Edition rifles honoring the men who shaped the American republic: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. The series arrives as the United States of America continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence.

Every rifle in the series is limited to 250 individually numbered pieces. Beyond the individual editions, Henry is reserving just 10 complete matched sets, each carrying the same number across all seven rifles, for collectors who want the full series as a single unified set.

The Founding Fathers Collection is built on the Henry Golden Boy Silver, chambered in .22 S/L/LR with a 20-inch polished blued octagon barrel.

The Founding Fathers Collection is available now, exclusively at HenryUSA.com. Individual rifles are $1,776. The complete matched sets are $10,150 while they last,

Project ChildSafe Announces Partnership with Slingit to Support Responsible Estate Planning and Firearm Safety

Project ChildSafe, a program of the NSSF, announced a new partnership with Slingit, a trusted online platform that helps families organize, appraise and responsibly manage inherited firearm collections. The collaboration supports individuals and families who want clarity, confidence and safe options when planning for the future.

Many families face uncertainty when navigating inherited firearms or deciding how their own collections should be handled. Through this partnership, Slingit provides a secure, streamlined process for evaluating and selling firearms, while offering individuals the option to designate Project ChildSafe as an intended beneficiary of the proceeds from their collection.

Learn more about the partnership and donation options at projectchildsafe.org/donate and slingit.com.

Hi Mountain Seasonings Celebrates 35 Years with a New Wild Game Recipe Collection

Hi Mountain Seasonings is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a new collection of wild game recipes designed to help hunters make the most of their harvest. As hunting seasons open across the country and fresh wild game begins filling freezers, the Hi Mountain Seasonings 35th Anniversary Recipe Collection offers timely inspiration for bringing that harvest from the field to the table.

Available free online, the collection features 15 recipes showcasing a variety of wild game and Hi Mountain Seasonings products. From time-tested favorites to creative preparations, the recipes give hunters and home cooks new ways to make the most of this season’s harvest.

To download the free Hi Mountain Seasonings 35th Anniversary Recipe Collection, visit Hi Mountain Seasonings.

TriStar Arms Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Value, Quality and Innovation to American Shooters

Founded in 1996, TriStar Arms has grown into one of the firearms industry’s most respected names in value-driven sporting firearms. Today, the company offers an extensive lineup of shotguns, rifles and pistols while remaining committed to the principles that have defined the brand for 30 years.

From the award-winning Viper Series that earned the respect of hunters across North America, to the Trinity over/under lineup that has become a favorite for upland hunting and clay shooting, and the TT-15 competition shotguns designed for dedicated trap shooters, TriStar has spent 30 years delivering firearms that offer exceptional performance and reliability at an outstanding value.

For more information about TriStar Arms and its full line of firearms, visit tristararms.com.

MidwayUSA Foundation Hosts Annual Hometown Challenge Sweepstakes

MidwayUSA Foundation has officially launched its annual Hometown Challenge, a month-long sweepstakes and fundraising competition designed to support youth shooting sports teams across the nation throughout September. Donations of $20 or more, made between September 1-30 to a MidwayUSA Foundation youth shooting team endowment, will not only be matched but will also qualify for an entry into a 100-prize sweepstakes. The prizes, including coolers, firearms, outdoor gear, gift cards, and more, are made possible by the continued generosity of industry sponsors.

In addition to individual sweepstakes prizes to reward donors, MidwayUSA Foundation’s Hometown Challenge drives friendly competition among youth programs by offering significant endowment awards. The top five fundraising teams at the end of September will earn dollars for their endowment, with the top team receiving $15,000. An additional 30 participating teams that receive at least one donation will be randomly selected to win $1,000 each.

Learn more about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports. Please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.

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