ICYMI: Industry News
From March 31–April 4, 2025

Federal’s “Hit The Range Rifle” Rebate Program

Federal Ammunition’s Hit the Range rebate for Federal or American Eagle .223 Rem. and 5.56x45mm ammunition is active and will run until June 30, 2025. Shooters can now buy their favorite training and plinking loads and get up to $200 back.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase at least 200 rounds of qualifying Federal or American Eagle .223 Rem. or 5.56x45mm full metal jacket (FMJ), full metal jacket boat tail (FMJ BT), Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) or others with manufacturer’s part numbers that begin with AE223 or XM193 to receive a rebate based on the number of rounds purchased.

A minimum purchase of 200 rounds is required, with a maximum rebate of $200 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from April 1 through June 30, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is July 31, 2025.

For more info: federalpremium.com

USA Clay Target League Breaks Spring Participation Record Again

The season is underway for 39,069 student athletes participating in USA Clay Target League (USACTL) programs this spring. Those athletes are competing on 1,973 high school, college and homeschool teams nationwide, supported by over 11,200 coaches, team staff and other volunteers. This is the 30th consecutive season of record-breaking participation since the league was founded in 2008.

“The league provides schools with the opportunity to give their students a place to develop their confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork without the high costs and limited playing opportunities of traditional sports. Clay target shooting sports are accessible to everyone, and the opportunity to participate on their school’s team influences athlete’s lives for the better,” said John Nelson, USACTL president.

For high school athletes, their nine-week spring season is already underway and will conclude on May 25. Tens of thousands of athletes will participate in state tournaments across the country in June, with the top athletes in the nation eligible to compete at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship in July.

College athletes compete in a shorter season in the spring and return to compete in the fall season, culminating in the USA College Clay Target League National Championship in October.  The League saw a 19% increase in collegiate athlete participation this season, with a similar increase in the total number of college teams

“More and more colleges and universities are capitalizing on the growth of the league to find and recruit students looking to further their education,” said Nelson. “By providing clay target sports, they’re providing an appealing, well-rounded education experience to their prospective students.”

For more info: usaclaytarget.com

GunBroker.com Launches Shipping Solution For Non-FFL Sellers

GunBroker.com launched a shipping solution to help address some of the issues that can arise when shipping FFL restricted goods. With the creation of a dedicated shipping solution, all sellers can ship to federal firearms license holders through a streamlined system.

For private sellers and anyone who needs to ship a firearm for servicing, to make a return or have custom work done, GunBroker’s shipping solution solves the issue of shipping company policies that make it difficult to send for anyone with a federal firearms license.

Sellers of firearms can enter the FFL number of the destination shop and labels will be automatically created. This ensures all address and shipping information is accurate and FFL status is verified.

The label is also automatically “sanitized” of any information identifying the package as containing a firearm. For example, if the recipient is “John’s Gun Warehouse,” the label will display it as “JG Warehouse” or “JGW.” In addition to meeting shipper requirements, this also prevents any information from advertising the contents of the package.

Shippers are also guided through the shipping options based on what type of firearm is being shipped. This ensures compliance with all shipping regulations and reduces headaches for the seller. For example, handguns are required to be sent by air, so those are the only options presented.

Not only does this make the process easier and safer, it also allows sellers to handle all their listing, sale, payment and shipping processes within their GunBroker space. It also keeps shipping charges within their GunBroker account for easier bookkeeping by sellers. GunBroker has also negotiated attractive pricing for this program.

The FFL shipping is live now for GunBroker sellers. Simply select it on the shipping information page and follow the prompts through shipment creation all the way up to label printing.

For more info: gunbroker.com

RSR Group’s 2025 Spring E-Show

RSR Group’s 2025 Spring E-Show starts Tuesday, April 8th at 11 a.m. ET, and concludes on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. This unique online event allows dealers to take advantage of incredible deals and savings available only at  www.rsrgroup.com.

Taking place entirely on the RSR Group website, the 2025 Spring E-Show will feature virtual booths from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Dealers who log in to visit the virtual booths will benefit from 24-hour access to all E-Show specials, including a first look at new products, limited-time dealer programs, exciting daily prize giveaways and extended terms for qualified accounts.

For more than 45 years, RSR Group has delivered innovative programs and services to meet the needs of our shooting sports dealers. The E-Show is no exception, giving dealers the opportunity to participate in this one-of-a-kind virtual trade show event.

For more info: rsrgroup.com

Bear Creek Arsenal Introduces Bear Creek Kustom Kote Services

Bear Creek Arsenal now offers in-house Cerakote services under Bear Creek Kustom Kote. This new offering will provide customers with high-quality, custom Cerakote finishes, starting with Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Olive Drab Green (ODG) and Tungsten options, and will expand into full custom orders.

Cerakote is renowned for its durability, corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for firearm enthusiasts looking to personalize and protect their investments. Bear Creek Kustom Kote will deliver top-tier Cerakote finishes that meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Key Features of Bear Creek Kustom Kote:

Initial Offerings: Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Olive Drab Green (ODG) and Tungsten.

Customization: Full custom orders will be coming in the future, allowing customers to choose from a wide range of colors and designs.

Quality: In-house application ensures meticulous attention to detail and superior finish.

Durability: Enhanced protection against wear, corrosion and impact.

For more info: bearcreekarsenal.com/bear-creek-kustom-kote

Project ChildSafe Sweepstakes Winners Announced

The Project ChildSafe Foundation announced the winners of its annual Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes that supports the Project ChildSafe firearm safety education program of NSSF.

Generous prize donations from firearm industry companies make the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes the largest fundraiser for the industry’s premier safety program. Project ChildSafe, through partnerships with more than 15,000 law enforcement departments, works to help prevent firearm-related accidents, thefts and suicide in every state and the U.S. territories. The program has distributed more than 41 million firearm safety kits that include a gun lock and safety brochure since the program’s inception in 1999.

The 2025 Safety Sweepstakes prizes and winners are:

Vault Pro Silver Eagle Gun Safe: Barry S. of Louisiana

Swarovski Optik 10 x 42 EL Range: Sean V. of Arizona

OpticsPlanet AR Bundle: Andrew G. of California

Winchester M70 6.5 Creedmoor: Brett E. of California

ROSE By SIG Sauer: Marisa S. of California

Franchi Affinity 3 Turkey Shotgun: Lucas Y. of South Dakota

Pack’n Heat Bundle: Brielle H. of New Jersey

Hornady SnapSafe GlideVault: Gregory G. of Nevada

Project ChildSafe 25th Anniversary Ice Cube Tray: Travis W. of New Jersey

“We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes and to the thousands of donors who, although most did not win a prize, are helping to save lives by supporting Project ChildSafe’s safety education work,” said Joe Bartozzi, chairman of the Project ChildSafe Foundation and president and CEO of NSSF.

Companies interested in being part of the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes or other Project ChildSafe fundraising efforts during the year should reach out to NSSF’s Bill Brassard at bbrassard@nssf.org.

The Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes runs from September through January in conjunction with registration for the NSSF-owned SHOT Show. The opportunity to participate in the sweepstakes and win great prizes is promoted during SHOT Show registration and on all NSSF and Project ChildSafe social media channels.

For more info: projectchildsafe.org/donate

SilencerCo Continues Support Of ASA

The American Suppressor Association (ASA) announced SilencerCo is continuing its Tier 1 sponsorship for 2025. Since the start of 2024, SilencerCo has contributed over $370,000 through their annual sponsorships, website round-up program and legal advocacy support, making them one of the largest supporters of ASA and the ASA Foundation’s missions.

“SilencerCo’s commitment to advancing suppressor rights is unmatched,” said Knox Williams, executive director of ASA. “Their support is instrumental in driving pro-suppressor reform and defending the rights of enthusiasts nationwide. They have continuously stepped up as a leader in our industry, putting their resources and influence behind meaningful change.”

In addition to its annual sponsorships, SilencerCo’s website round-up program allows customers to contribute directly to the ASA’s advocacy work, further amplifying their impact.

For more info: americansuppressorassociation.com, silencerco.com

GALLS Acquires American Uniform Sales & Howard Uniform Co.

GALLS announced the acquisition of American Uniform Sales Inc. and Howard Uniform Co.

Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS, stated, “The recent acquisition of American Uniform Sales Inc. and Howard Uniform Co. fosters GALLS’ mission and strengthens our commitment to the men and women in uniform. Augmenting our relationship with customers is a strategic objective for GALLS. These acquisitions also allow us to increase our physical footprint, which amplifies that initiative.”

For more info: galls.com

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