ICYMI: Headlines From
July 11–July 15, 2022

Buck Knives Offers Free Factory Tours

If summer travel plans bring you to the scenic Rocky Mountains and into Idaho, consider stopping at the Buck Knives factory in Post Falls and taking a tour. The factory tour is free and takes approximately 45 minutes. Visitors can see knife blades being cut, heat treated and ground, and then skillfully polished before a handle is attached and finishing touches are applied. Tours take guests among various machines and departments with each completing a key component in manufacturing the quality knives Buck is well known for bringing to market. Some guests may have the opportunity to see the company’s iconic Model 110 Folding Hunter — a first knife for many knife owners — in the manufacturing queues.

The factory also has a museum detailing numerous Buck Knives milestones spanning the more than 120 years the company has been handcrafting quality cutlery.

Factory tours are offered Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Space is limited and visitors should call (208) 262-0500, ext. 802 to reserve a spot and learn more details. The factory and company headquarters are located at 660 South Lochsa St., in scenic Post Falls, Idaho, near the banks of the Spokane River.

For more info: www.buckknives.com

Mossberg Announces MC2 Free Holster Promotion

Mossberg announced its “MC2 Free Holster” promotion. This limited time offer is for qualifying purchases on any MC2sc and MC2c 9mm pistols made between 7/6/2022 and 12/31/2022. Consumers will receive a Black Arch Rev-Con holster, valued at $54.95. Redemptions must be postmarked or submitted online direct to Mossberg by 1/31/2023.

Following the success of the MC1sc, the first semi-auto pistol in the company’s history, Mossberg expanded their pistol line to include the MC2c (compact) and MC2sc (subcompact). With their double-stack magazines, these compact-profile pistols offer increased capacity but are comfortably sized for concealed carry. Constructed of glass-reinforced polymer, MC2 frames feature high tensile strength and stiffness combined with impact and chemical resistance. The slides are 416 stainless steel and feature a black DLC (Diamond-Like Coating). For positive manipulation, the slides have angled front and rear serrations and now integrated into the slide is a removable plate which allows for direct mounting of optics.
MC2 users are not required to pull the trigger to disassemble the MC2 for routine cleaning or maintenance with Mossberg’s innovative STS (Safe Takedown System).

All models of the MC2sc and MC2c are available for this promotion.

For more info: www.mossberg.com/MC2offer

JDH Capital Company Acquires Pure Archery Group

JDH Capital Company (JDH Capital) announced its acquisition of Pure Archery Group.

“Pure Archery Group is a leading manufacturer of premium archery products with a reputation for excellence, a dedicated customer base and a history of growth,” said Jason C. Rebrook, JDH Capital CEO. “The addition of Pure Archery to our portfolio is complementary to other investments we’ve made in the outdoor products industry, and it underscores our confidence in both the company’s many leading brands and the outdoor products industry as a whole.”

Pure Archery Group, known as Bowtech until 2020, owns and operates several leading archery brands including Bowtech, Diamond, Excalibur, Black Gold, TightSpot, RipCord and Octane. Headquartered in Eugene, Ore., the company is focused on the design and manufacturing of durable, accurate, high-performance bows, crossbows and archery accessories distributed worldwide. Current production locations span prominent sporting goods hubs, including Oregon, Montana, Michigan and Ontario (Canada).

“This is an exciting new chapter in our business,” said Rob Kass, Pure Archery Group CEO. “We have always been singularly focused on producing the best archery products in the world, and that isn’t going to change. With the additional resources and expertise that JDH Capital brings to our team, we have never been better positioned to deliver on that promise.”

For more info: www.jdhcap.com

Federal Ammunition & Champion Targets Award Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships

At the recent National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational held in Grand Island, Neb., two National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors were awarded the ninth annual Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships. The national event brought together nearly 700 competitors from 39 states to participate in a multitude of shooting sports disciplines.

Applicants for the scholarship are required to have attended the National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador training, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled or planning to attend an accredited college or university. Faith Newton from North Carolina and William Elrod from Georgia were chosen as the 2022 scholarship recipients.

“The Knapp Family would be proud of all the National 4-H Ambassador’s and their shooting accomplishments. These annual scholarships have changed the lives of dozens of kids over the years and this group does a tremendous job at sharing the positive effects that the 4-H Shooting Sports Program has had on their lives and communities across the country,” said Brian Kelvington from Federal Ammunition. Kelvington assisted the Knapp Family with putting together this scholarship program that started in 2014.

2022 marks the seventh year of scholarships awarded to 4-H Ambassadors; 14 youth in total have received scholarships from this program since 2016. Federal Ammunition continues to be the longest tenured sponsor for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program that reaches over 500,000 youth from across the country. The program promotes firearm safety and youth development through structured shooting sports programs across all shooting disciplines.

For more info: www.federalpremium.com

SIG SAUER Announces Grand Opening Of SIG Experience Center

SIG SAUER Inc. has announced the official Grand Opening of the SIG Experience Center (SEC) on the campus of SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.

The SIG SAUER Experience Center is a state-of-the-art facility bringing the SIG brand to life in an exciting, hands-on, immersive way. The SIG Experience Center is home to the SIG SAUER Flagship Store, SIG SAUER Academy Shooting Facility, SIG SAUER Museum, exclusive members-only Club 1751, along with a complete conference and events facility.

Ron Cohen, SIG SAUER president, was joined by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, (Arkansas is home to the SIG SAUER Ammunition manufacturing operations), dignitaries from the State of the New Hampshire and the leadership, employees and distinguished guests of SIG SAUER to officially cut the ribbon and open the SEC.

“The SIG Experience Center marks the next phase in our company’s evolution, and we are immensely proud to have the opportunity to share the excitement of our brand and our accomplishments with the world,” said Cohen. “The museum at the SIG Experience Center (SEC) affords us the opportunity to share the story of our military beginnings in 1751 to our emergence as a modern defense industry leader transforming squad level weapons for the U.S. Army and world with the XM5, XM250, suppressors and hybrid ammunition.”

To celebrate the opening of the SIG Experience Center, the SIG SAUER Academy hosted a Grand Opening Celebration July 15 and 16. The festivities included an events stage with presentations from Team SIG professional shooters, product walk-throughs, a live acoustic concert with country artist Brantley Gilbert and signings with local sports icons.

“The economic development benefits of this facility are substantial, and our Grand Opening Celebrations are the start of our commitment to host events and opportunities to bring visitors to the New England region from all over the world, create new jobs and share the SIG Experience. This is just the beginning, and we could not be more excited about it,” concluded Cohen.

For more info: sigsauer.com.