ICYMI: Industry News
From March 11–15, 2024
NSSF’s Protect Liberty PAC Announces Major NASGW Contribution
The NSSF’s Protect Liberty Political Action Committee (Protect Liberty PAC) received a $25,000 contribution from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) that will be utilized to help identify and support the election of candidates who are dedicated to preserving and protecting liberty, freedom and the Constitutional rights of all Americans. The contribution from NASGW will buoy Protect Liberty PAC’s efforts ahead of the November 2024 election to ensure voters in key battleground states and congressional districts across the country are informed about candidates who will fight for their Constitutional rights and not carry out a “woke,” progressive, far left political agenda that threatens those rights.
“We are extremely grateful for NASGW’s generous contribution and belief in Protect Liberty PAC’s mission to elect candidates who will fight for our liberties and freedoms, including the Second Amendment,” said Lawrence G. Keane, Protect Liberty PAC’s treasurer. “We hope more businesses in the firearm, ammunition, hunting, recreational and shooting sports industry will consider following NASGW’s lead and support Protect Liberty PAC — their industry’s super PAC.”
“Political leaders are supposed to fight on behalf of the American people and be a safeguard against efforts to squash the rights enshrined in the Constitution. Too often today we see these same political leaders betray that solemn duty and instead attack the very traditions and freedoms law-abiding Americans revere,” stated NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. “NASGW and our membership representing firearm wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales representatives, media and service providers in the shooting sports industry is proud to support NSSF’s Protect Liberty PAC.”
Protect Liberty PAC is a federally registered “super PAC” founded in 2023 by NSSF. Protect Liberty PAC is an independent-expenditure-only political committee and can accept unlimited personal and corporate contributions from companies in or outside of the industry, so long as they do not have federal contracts.
For more info: protectlibertypac.com
GunBroker.com Debuts Multi-Item Cart, Single Payment Portal
On March 14, GunBroker.com launched its multi-item cart and single-payment portal.
The multi-item cart allows customers to purchase multiple items from multiple sellers, with a single checkout and payment. Previously, buying more than one item meant having to repeat the checkout process for each individual piece of gear.
Now, buyers can pick up a new firearm and accessories, such as holsters, magazines, ammunition, etc., and only enter FFL, payment and shipping information one time. Any coupon or discounts offered by sellers, applied once, will automatically be applied to all eligible items.
Bidders who successfully win auctions will also be able to utilize the convenience of the cart checkout process. The cart will display orders requiring payment from auctions they won along with immediate purchase items the user added to the cart. All these items can be checked out and paid for together.
The checkout process is also streamlined as it only needs to have shipping information entered one time. Simply select a federal firearms license (FFL) holder for restricted items and the shipping address for non-restricted items and the system automatically completes that transaction with the seller.
“As a marketplace, there has always been a slightly greater degree of work required to buy several items at once,” Jared Smith, AMMO Inc. CEO said. “By adding this functionality, we’re taking on that burden for the buyer and making it quicker and easier to get their shopping complete.”
Since GunBroker.com is made up of tens of thousands of independent sellers, there will be items that are not eligible for the cart or that may not all accept the same forms of payment. For example, items that can only be paid for with a certified check or money order will not be cart eligible.
For more info: gunbroker.com
Irish Setter Boots Debuts Casual Footwear Line
Irish Setter Boots announces a collaboration with Mountain Treehouse Retreat and photographer Jon Kreye to launch its Setter Fifty casual footwear line. These outdoor brands came together when Irish Setter’s new styles were photographed on location at the Montana Treehouse Retreat near Glacier National Park. Photographer Jon Kreye selected this remote retreat because its aesthetics combine rugged and modern style – just like Setter Fifty boots.
Inspired by the original 1950’s Irish Setter boots, these modern boots combine Irish Setter’s iconic white wedge soles and moc toe styling with a lighter weight, comfortable, and sustainable ExtraLight sole platform made from 51% recycled material.
Irish Setter, Mountain Treehouse Retreat and Jon Kreye are offering consumers a chance to win a complimentary one-night stay at the MTTreeHouse property and a free pair of comfortable Irish Setter Setter Fifty boots.
Here’s how to enter:
1.Follow @jonkreye, @irishsetterboots and @mttreehouse on Instagram.
2.Tag at least 3 friends to come along.
The giveaway ends on March 18, 2024. Unlimited amount of entries allowed. Each tag counts as one entry. The winner will select the boot style and size and date of the stay before December 31, 2024. Some date exclusions may apply. The winner will be announced on March 18, 2024.
“Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by our new boots and this unique Montana getaway. They’ll also be happy to know Irish Setter is incorporating more sustainable features in our products to ensure the great outdoors we appreciate today is available for generations to come,” said Charley Bryant, Irish Setter product merchant.
For more info: www.irishsetterboots.com.
AG Composites Now Offering Fiberglass OEM Stocks To Rifle Manufacturers
AG Composites is now offering fiberglass OEM stocks to rifle manufacturers looking for a high-quality stock for their mid-range rifle lines.
“This year, the company began producing a custom fiberglass stock lineup that allows shooters to experience the same world-class design and manufacturing processes used in our carbon fiber stocks at a lower price point,” said Matt Tandy, AG Composites owner. “The fiberglass stocks are designed and built using the same 71-step process and cutting-edge technology we use when building our best-in-class premium carbon fiber stocks. For those where weight is not an issue on their firearm, the few extra ounces with the fiberglass versus the carbon fiber will save them hundreds of dollars. And, they are all proudly 100% made in America.”
AG Composites now offers Bottom Metals for its rifle stocks as well as a line of aluminum anodized metal add-ons. A new line of camo patterns is also available for the new line of fiberglass stocks, making this new fiberglass line a perfect match for rifle manufacturers looking to expand their line.
For more info: agcomposites.com
SIG SAUER ROMEO2 Kit Receives NSN Designation
SIG SAUER Inc. announced the full ROMEO2 kit has been assigned a NATO Stock Number (NSN: 1240-01-717-4679) and officially placed on the MHS Additional Authorized List (AAL). This distinguished designation is part of the continued modernization efforts of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program and proliferation of SIG SAUER accessories designed and engineered to enhance the M17 and M18 platforms.
For inclusion on the MHS Additional Authorized List (AAL), the U.S. Army evaluated numerous pistol red dot sights, from multiple manufacturers, through vigorous environmental and performance evaluations and the ROMEO2 and the previously awarded ROMEO-M17 (NSN: 1240-01-713-9795) each achieved successful selection. The issuance of the NSN to these products streamlines the procurement process for all NATO members and partner countries as an identified standardized material.
The ROMEO2 Red Dot Reflex Sight features a molded glass aspheric lens with high-performance coatings for superior light transmittance and zero distortion, available with a 3 MOA, 6 MOA or circle/dot reticle, and offers D.A.R.C. (Dark Adaptive Reticles and Coatings) technology to provide ideal reticle brightness and target clarity during the day and while using a Gen3+ night vision device. MOTAC (motion-activated illumination system) automatically turns the optic off when not in use, and automatically turns it back on when it detects motion, and MAGNETAC (Magnetic Activation) automatically turns the optic off when holstered in a compatible holster, and on when drawn.
Additionally, the approved MHS AAL ROMEO2 kit includes Berry-compliant wrenches, an X-RAY3 green suppressor-height front night sight to co-witness with the integrated rear sight on the ROMEO2 housing and a plug to fill the hole in the rear of the MHS slide when the sight plate is removed.
For more info: sigsauer.com
SAAMI Adds HAZMAT Special Permit Information To Website
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. (SAAMI) has published a new webpage on SAAMI.org dedicated to providing HAZMAT Special Permit information to users.
HAZMAT Special Permits are documents issued by the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) when not otherwise permitted in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The new SAAMI HAZMAT Special Permit page lists Special Permits relevant to the transportation of ammunition and components. Each of the Special Permits is listed and includes a description about what the Special Permits authorize. Also provided is information on how to look up a Special Permit and how to apply for Party Status.
“We’ve added this information in response to requests from SAAMI member companies,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI president and CEO. “In making this information easily available, we are fulfilling a component of SAAMI’s mission to help ensure ammunition and components are transported safely throughout the world.”
The new webpage is called HAZMAT Special Permits and is located under Transportation and Storage Regulations Information.
For more info: saami.org
Celerant & Signifyd Partner For eCommerce Fraud And Chargeback Protection
Celerant Technology announced a partnership and integration with Signifyd. Available for Celerant’s eCommerce platform, Signifyd offers comprehensive online fraud protection and conversion optimization while eliminating customer abuse through chargebacks. The Signifyd Commerce Protection Platform automatically detects suspicious transactions and behaviors throughout the buying journey and utilizes the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the checkout experience.
“Signifyd is excited to partner with Celerant and for the opportunity to introduce an entirely new level of protection against fraudulent transactions for eCommerce retailers. With Signifyd, Celerant’s online merchants can use AI-driven solutions to minimize chargebacks and ensure more valid orders go through. We are excited to work with Celerant’s retailers and help them improve conversions while reducing risk,” said Mike Rich, Signifyd director of North American partnerships.
Signifyd leverages data from its commerce network of thousands of eCommerce retailers to combat order fraud, chargebacks and illegitimate disputes effectively. Signifyd’s Commerce Protection Platform learns in real-time. This technology benefits retailers by automating order verification and saving time, without the need for manual review and intervention. For a range of merchants, including enterprise retailers, the integration provides up-to-date data to provide fraud protection, preventing suspicious orders from being processed. This additionally reduces instances of first-party fraud by operating with current information and advanced technology.
Celerant offers two e-commerce platforms that integrate with Signifyd: Cumulus Retail eCommerce, a cost-effective, SaaS solution for small-to-medium retailers; and Stratus Enterprise eCommerce, a comprehensive solution with advanced and custom functionality. Retailers opting for the Signifyd integration instantly connect to a comprehensive database, where AI logic is applied to all online orders from day one.
For more info: celerant.com/signifyd
