ICYMI: Headlines From
May 23–27, 2022
ALLEN Company Acquires Breakthrough Clean Technologies
Allen Company announced the acquisition of Breakthrough Clean, an innovative manufacturer of firearm and outdoor gear cleaning products.
“The Breakthrough Team is excited to be joining the Allen Team. We have worked extremely hard to develop truly innovative products, and with the help of the Allen Team, we have even higher aspirations to take the brand and the products to the next level,” stated Breakthrough Founder Erick Navarro.
“Allen Company is excited to bring Breakthrough Clean Technologies into our family of products and our company. We plan to take a vastly different approach than most acquisitions in our industry by devoting the resources needed to significantly grow their market share. Breakthrough will be a great addition to our family-owned business which strives to bring exceptional products at affordable value to the consumer as well as increase our efficiency with our retail and wholesale partners,” said George Cavanaugh, Allen’s founder and president.
For more info: www.breakthroughclean.com.
New Ultralight Arms Joins The Wilson Combat Family
Wilson Combat announced the acquisition of the assets of New Ultralight Arms LLC in Granville, W.Va.
A company press release stated, “Melvin Forbes’ New Ultralight Arms (NULA) has been the leader in high quality, extremely lightweight bolt rifles since 1985 and is a perfect fit for the Wilson family of companies. Prior to Melvin’s NULA rifles, an accurate 5# rifle chambered in one of the .308 family of cartridges was considered impossible.
“We are pleased that Melvin will be supplying us with all the necessary technical advice needed for a seamless transition, continuing his legacy of building the highest quality, lightest weight rifles on the market. Melvin plans to continue to be available to discuss his fine ‘Melvin’ rifles over the phone. Together with Melvin and Bill, and our skilled gunsmiths and machinists will perfect the proven techniques required to achieve the highest quality and performance standard of these fine rifles.”
Production of NULA rifles will relocate from West Virginia to the Wilson Combat plant in northwest Arkansas in the coming months. Initial product offerings will be the Model 20S (chambered in .223 Wylde, 300 HAMR and .350 Legend) and Model 20 (chambered in .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm 08 Rem., .284 Win. and .308 Win.), with further plans to extend offerings to include Model 24 (chambered in .270 Win. and .30-06) and Model 28 (chambered in 7mm Mag. and .300 WM).
For more info: www.wilsoncombat.com
Remington Ammunition Helps Families Nationwide With Gun Club Cure
The newest addition to Remington Ammunition’s Gun Club product family, Gun Club Cure, is destined to help families nationwide. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Gun Club line will benefit children’s hospitals and disease research. Proudly loaded in the U.S. with Remington components, Gun Club Cure delivers the trusted performance Remington is known for while giving back to those in need.
“We are thrilled to bring Gun Club Cure to the 2022 new product lineup, and we couldn’t be more excited to help such a good cause,” said Joel Hodgdon, Remington’s director of marketing. “These loads give Remington shooters a great opportunity to give back to those in need and the beautiful color of Remington Blue will stand out when you’re at the range showing your support of families in need.”
Gun Club Cure is available in two 12-GA loads: 2 3/4″ 8 Shot 1,100 fps and 2 3/4″ 8 Shot, 1,145 fps.
For more info: www.remington.com
Trulock Choke Tubes Expands Business
Trulock Choke Tubes is expanding its business by purchasing a 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Whigham, Ga. This warehouse will house overflow material storage and provide additional space for machinery. The building is currently under renovation to fit their needs and will be ready for use by the end of May.
“We have needed this space for some time as demand for our choke tubes has increased over the years. Plus, we never want to be in a situation where we are subject to supply chain issues, so now we have the capabilities to store materials at a low-cost, which will allow us to continue to deliver high-quality products, quickly and at a reasonable price to our customers,” shared George Trulock, president of Trulock Choke Tubes.
For more info: www.trulockchokes.com
Shoot Like A Girl Announces Partnership With Volquartsen Firearms
Shoot Like A Girl announced a new partnership with Volquartsen Firearms for the Sea to Shining Sea Tour and the 2022 season.
“The addition of Volquartsen to our partnership roster is exciting and we can’t wait to work with them on future Shoot Like A Girl events,” said Karen Butler, founder and president of Shoot Like A Girl. “As a family business, we know their standard of production is something to be incredibly proud of. Incorporating them into our lineup will bring forth opportunities to event guests to see remarkable and quality American-made products.”
“The number of women in the shooting sports continues to grow and much of that can be attributed to organizations such as Shoot Like A Girl,” said President Scott Volquartsen. “We are excited to be able to support their mission and as a result, continue to grow and strengthen the firearms community as a whole.”
Through partnerships like those with Volquartsen, Shoot Like A Girl is able to bring its state-of-the-art mobile gun range and certified female instructors to cities across the country to share their extensive knowledge of firearms, archery, outdoor accessories and safety with guests and attendees who are never charged.
For more info: www.shootlikeagirl.com
onX Offroad Supports A Soldier’s Child Foundation On Memorial Day
onX Offroad was asked by a veteran to support an organization close to his heart, A Soldier’s Child Foundation (ASC). ASC supports the children and families of our fallen veterans. Through June 1, onX proudly pledged 10% of its membership sales and 100% of the proceeds from a limited edition Memorial Day hat to the organization in recognition of those who fought for our country and the freedom to explore its lands and trails.
“For many, Memorial Day is about getting outdoors and hitting the trails,” said Jake Rosaia, onX Offroad partner and community specialist and Air Force veteran. “But the long weekend is more than just a day off of work. We wanted to remember and honor those who fought to keep this beautiful country and off-roading land free for us to enjoy. And one of the best ways we can honor their memory is by helping take care of their children and families, through ASC.”
ASC supports the children of military personnel who lost their lives defending the United States. The organization celebrates birthdays, provides mentorship, offers scholarships and hosts outdoor camps that encourage children to develop a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Currently, ASC is positively impacting the lives of over 4,000 children who are enrolled in the organization’s programs.
The onX Offroad app is built for off-roaders by off-roaders, and immerses users into a world of possibilities, including 615,000+ miles of trails and 500,000 recreation points.
For more info: www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app/memorial-day-sale
