ICYMI: Industry News
From May 26–30, 2025

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NSSF’s Gun Storage Check Week June 1–7

NSSF is reminding gun owners and their families to check on their firearm storage practices during Gun Storage Check Week, the national firearm safety awareness week that runs Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7. During that week and beyond, the message of “Make Sure It’s Secure” is highlighted to help prevent unwanted access to firearms.

“Securely storing guns when they’re not in use saves lives — it’s really that simple,” said Joe Bartozzi, president and CEO of NSSF. “No one wants their gun in the hands of an unsupervised child, a person in crisis, someone who does not understand how to safely operate firearms or a thief.”

To emphasize the importance of securely storing guns when not in use, visitors to gunstoragecheck.org will have the opportunity to enter the Gun Storage Check Week Sweepstakes beginning May 30 to win gun safes and other prizes each week in June. Those who enter can improve their chances of winning by gaining bonus entries for watching a firearm safety video.

The goal of Gun Storage Check Week, which is observed during National Safety Month, is to help prevent firearm accidents, especially those involving children, suicides and thefts. Bartozzi said, “Take a moment to check how you’re keeping your guns safe from unwanted access. If you need to make improvements, we have suggestions for storage devices that will fit your lifestyle.”

Secure gun storage devices include cable locks, lock boxes, lockable gun cases, full-size gun cabinets and safes.

For more info: gunstoragecheck.org

High Speed Gear Products Group Exploring Acquisitions

High Speed Gear Products Group (HSG) is actively looking to partner with founders of tactical product companies to continue building its high-quality family of brands.

With manufacturing operations based in North Carolina and a newly expanded state-of-the-art operation in Georgia, HSG’s commitment to quality craftsmanship, rapid innovation and American jobs remains stronger than ever.

“Acquisitions have been a valuable strategy for building additional product capabilities with companies that share our values for quality, performance, and innovation and a passion for serving those who serve us”, said Matt Gadams, HSG chief strategy officer.

HSG is actively seeking tactical gear and product companies based in the United States and around the world. The company has an interest in nylon, injection molded and KYDEX-based products companies with an enhanced interest in other advanced materials. Product category interest is broad, including pouches, belts, slings, plate carriers, holsters, gloves, tactical apparel, etc., with a particular interest in medical tactical and emergency response gear.

“Size is not a critical factor; our focus is on quality and innovation. The more innovative the better,” said Gadams.

For more info: highspeedgear.com

Barrett & MARS Inc. Team Win U.S. Army Competition

The U.S. Army announced Barrett and MARS Inc. team was selected as the winner of the xTech Soldier Lethality competition

In six months, this team of agile businesses was able to design, build, test and demonstrate the effectiveness of a new 30mm grenade rifle system in support of the Army’s Precision Grenadier System (PGS) requirement. PGS is a soldier-portable, shoulder-fired, semi-automatic, magazine-fed integrated armament system (weapon, ammunition, fire control) that enables rapid, precision engagements to destroy personnel targets in defilade and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) targets at close range. Both companies are proud to have the opportunity to provide this unique capability to the U.S. and allied warfighters.

Bryan James, Barrett CEO, said, “With our focus now on the U.S. Army’s PGS initiative, we are committed to delivering another game-changing advantage: a system with Programmable Air Bursting counter defilade and Counter-UAS capabilities designed to keep our troops safe and ensure mission success.”

Barrett worked closely with small business innovator MARS Inc. to bring their technology to life, AMTEC Corp. to develop an entirely new family of 30mm shoulder-fired munitions and Precision Targeting to provide a fire-control system customized for the AMTEC ammunition. This new ammunition family will have the full spectrum of capabilities required to achieve the U.S. Army’s mission to provide overmatch on the modern battlefield. This includes a Programmable Air Bursting High Explosive (HE), Proximity Fuzed and Point Detonating HE, as well as a Close Quarter Battle Round.

“This award highlights not only our technical capabilities, but the power of partnership, agility and a shared mission,” said Ryan Krantz, Barrett VP of business development and sales. “We’re proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the U.S. Army to deliver the next leap forward in soldier lethality.”

For more info: barrett.net

Rugged Suppressors Contributes $40K To Support ASA

The American Suppressor Association (ASA) announced a $40,000 contribution from Rugged Suppressors for 2025, renewing and reinforcing its deep commitment to protecting and advancing suppressor rights across the country.

“At Rugged Suppressors, we believe that suppressors have no place under the National Firearms Act,” said Michael Derdziak, CEO of Rugged Suppressors. “The ASA is the only organization with the focus, strategy and drive to get them removed. We’re proud to support their mission and stand alongside them in the fight to protect the rights of responsible gun owners nationwide.”

“Rugged Suppressors has once again stepped up in a big way,” said Knox Williams, executive director of the ASA. “Their $40,000 contribution directly supports our work on Capitol Hill to remove suppressors from the NFA. Michael and his team understand what’s at stake, and they continue to lead by example. With their partnership, we’re able to push harder, go further and stay focused on real policy change.”

For more info: americansuppressorassociation.com

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