ICYMI: Headlines From
August 29 — September 2, 2022

Federal Breaks Ground On Raw Materials Warehouse

Federal Ammunition celebrated a warehouse expansion project with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 30. The multi-million-dollar, 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse will be constructed in the eastern part of Federal’s property, which sits within the city limits of Coon Rapids, Minn.

Federal President Jason Vanderbrink was joined by Tom Becker, from The Opus Group (Federal’s construction partner), and Jerry Koch, mayor of Coon Rapids, for the ceremony. The new facility — Federal’s first major building within the city of Coon Rapids — is planned to be operational by early spring 2023.

“Expanding operations across our grounds is very important as we become even more vertically integrated,” Vanderbrink said.
“This project will improve efficiency in our manufacturing process by storing, in close proximity and in one location, the raw materials needed to build ammunition for our loyal customers. I see this as the next big step in continuing our marketplace leadership and expanding our progress as the largest ammunition manufacturer that we are today.”

Federal’s Anoka facility currently encompasses 175 acres in Anoka County, Minn., with nearly 1 million sq. ft. of manufacturing and operations space. This property crosses the city lines of Anoka and Coon Rapids. The Anoka location has approximately 1,500 employees and manufactures four types of ammunition products — including shotshell, rifle, handgun and rimfire ammunition — plus bullet and primers as reloading components.

“We know this new facility will help Federal by eliminating their current need of on-and-off-site material storage, ultimately allowing them to enhance their manufacturing capabilities on the factory floor,” Becker said.

For more info: federalpremium.com

Henry Donates $50,000 For Veteran Support To The American Legion

Aug. 30, Henry USA President Andy Wickstrom was on hand to present a $50,000 check to The American Legion during its 103rd national convention in Milwaukee, Wis. American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard, who joined Wickstrom on stage, also received an engraved Henry Military Services Tribute Edition rifle in appreciation for his more than 50 years of membership and leadership with the organization.

Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is America’s largest wartime veterans’ service organization, with over 2 million Legionnaires serving the motto, “Veterans Strengthening America.” By extending their service beyond their military enlistment, Legionnaires seek to improve the wellbeing of their fellow veterans, families, communities and the country through various services and programs including youth mentorship, homeless veteran assistance and quality-of-life improvements for wounded veterans.

“Henry Repeating Arms believes in The American Legion’s principles and mission of strengthening America by upholding American values, fostering patriotism, giving back, and we respect their many extraordinary accomplishments,” said Wickstrom.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato made a milestone $1 million pledge to highlight the company’s charitable branch called Guns For Great Causes. The philanthropic program benefits individual families of sick children going through treatments, children’s hospitals and non-profit organizations supporting military veterans, first responders, law enforcement, wildlife conservation, hunting and shooting sports education and Second Amendment advocacy.

For more info: www.henryusa.com, www.legion.org

5.11 Tactical To Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Its 100th Company-Owned Retail Location

5.11 Tactical will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th company-owned retail store in Oxnard, Calif., on Sept. 17. The store marks a major milestone in the brand’s retail expansion and growth since it introduced its first company-owned retail location in 2014.

“Strategic and aggressive retail expansion has been one of our top priorities in recent years and getting to 100 locations has been a major milestone for us,” said 5.11 CEO Francisco J. Morales. “A larger retail presence allows us to offer the full 5.11 experience to existing customers while creating opportunities to introduce new customers to our outstanding products. We’re thrilled to reach 100 stores and excited to continue our growth into the future.”

Currently, 5.11 owns retail locations in 31 states with larger metropolitan areas serving as a hub for several convenient locations that offer customers easy access and additional shopping opportunities nearby. 5.11 Oxnard joins the ranks as 5.11’s 20th store in California.

For more info: www.511tactical.com

NDA Premiers Ground-Breaking “Aging Deer In The Field” Video & Aging Quiz

The National Deer Association (NDA) announced the premiere of a new educational video project, “Aging Deer in the Field,” produced in partnership with The Bearded Buck. The 31-minute video uses footage of dozens of live, wild whitetail bucks to teach the aging technique, followed by a quiz using 20 additional bucks.

“The team at The Bearded Buck gave us full access to their incredible collection of whitetail footage from years of their hunts, with bucks of all ages, and then offered to produce the final product,” said NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer and host of the video, Kip Adams. “The result is NDA’s most comprehensive and realistic look at how to age deer in the field.”

Estimating buck age in the field is an important skill for any hunter who wants to increase the number of adult bucks in the woods they hunt and help balance the buck:doe ratio for improved herd health. NDA teaches aging skills in numerous media, including Quality Whitetails magazine, educational posters, live seminars and the book, Observing & Evaluating Whitetails by Dave Richards. But the new “Aging Deer in the Field” video is unique because of the extensive live footage of wild bucks.

“Aging deer in the field is not an exact science,” said Adams. “It’s a personal skill improved through practice, experience and follow-through. This video serves to introduce the topic and highlight the differences for each age class from yearlings to mature animals. The 20-buck quiz then allows viewers to practice what they learned.”

For more info: www.youtube.com/deerassociation

XS Sights Partners With EasyExport To Expand International Sales

XS Sights announced its partnership with EasyExport to expand international sales. The EasyExport platform simplifies the fulfillment of international orders to consumers, dealers, law enforcement and other lawful buyers worldwide, and offers these customers XS’s reliable products that aren’t readily available to them in their own countries.

“We are excited to partner with EasyExport given their rapidly growing network of international buyers and system that ensures the legal sale and reliable, affordable shipment of products to law-abiding firearms owners throughout the world,” said Addison Monroe, XS Sights marketing manager.

The majority of XS Sights’ products are available for sale after signing up for user verification through EasyExport which can be accessed via the XS Sights website International Orders (xssights.com). Currently, XS can ship to dealers in 82 countries and individuals in 25 countries.

For more info: www.xssights.com

GALLS Expands Into New Markets, Announces FIRST SIGHT By GALLS

GALLS announced a strategic business expansion into corporate uniform and apparel markets by launching a new division called FIRST SIGHT.

“Moving into new uniform markets is a natural progression for GALLS,” said Mike Fadden, GALLS CEO. “GALLS brings to new uniform markets its extensive skill set in managing uniform programs, providing tech solutions for ordering, stocking and purchasing for customers.”

The FIRST SIGHT division’s leadership team brings over 70 years of corporate uniform program, image apparel sales and management experience to GALLS and will be led by Andrew Spurling.

The early focus of this division will be key essential worker vertical markets such as healthcare, food and beverage, energy and utilities, public and private transit, freight transportation and others in service to the public. FIRST SIGHT will offer customers both stock and custom solutions, an expanded eQuip software for easy ordering and program management, streamlined inventory management and fulfillment and, of course, GALLS’ world-class customer service.

For more info: www.firstsightbygalls.com