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Oct. 10–14, 2022
ATN Opens Second B&M Location
American Technologies Network (ATN) Corp. has announced the grand opening of its second Texas location at Barton Creek Square Mall in Austin.
“We’re thrilled to open our newest location as we continue to expand our footprint in Texas and deliver our products and technologies to local hunting enthusiasts,” said Marc Vayn, ATN Corp. chairman, founder and CMO. “The Austin community can expect to find all the gear they need when they visit our store, including expert advice and unmatched service from our experienced team.”
As more brick-and-mortar companies board up their windows due to the pandemic, inflation, and e-commerce competition, ATN understands the increased value of face-to-face customer interactions. In-person demonstrations and holding and seeing ATN products firsthand are paramount for customers.
“With this expansion, ATN is offering our dedicated customers a wide selection of thermal and night vision optics through a more hands-on experience,” said James Munn, ATN Corp. CEO and co-founder. “The passion for hunting and the outdoors in Austin provides us with a great opportunity to offer top-of-the-line in-store services tailored to hunting enthusiasts.”
ATN opened its first retail store in Dallas, Texas in 2021 and continues to invest in the communities that support its brand by creating local jobs and planning for future growth in Texas. ATN plans to have a total of four retail stores by 2023.
For more info: atncorp.com.
Creedmoor Sports Acquires Additional Property To Support Long-Term Growth
Creedmoor Sports has completed the purchase of four acres immediately adjacent to its current facility to support long-term growth objectives and allow for facility expansion in the future.
Creedmoor Sports’ facilities are located on the grounds of historic Fort McClellan in Anniston, Ala. The former U.S. Army installation is now home to a mix of private industry, government and military training facilities. Since relocating to Alabama in 2013, Creedmoor Sports has enjoyed a period of strong business growth. The company has recently become more vertically integrated by expanding its in-house manufacturing capabilities. This additional acreage will support a larger campus and will provide the infrastructure for further expansion in the areas of manufacturing, product development, and retail distribution operations.
“Expanding our operational footprint has been a key element of our long-term growth plan for quite some time,” said Bill Gravatt, president of Creedmoor Sports. “The efforts of our hardworking, talented Creedmoor Sports team in areas such as product development, marketing, and operational efficiencies have created this need to expand. We’ve outgrown our current space, and to support our growth in current and new markets, we need to expand our campus.”
For more info: creedmoorsports.com.
Trijicon Extends RMRcc Rebate Program
Due to tremendous customer response, Trijicon Inc. has extended its current $100 consumer rebate on the Trijicon RMRcc through Dec. 31, 2022. Only RMRcc optics purchased from July 1 through December 31, 2022 will be eligible for the $100 rebate, with a limit of three submissions per household.
The rebate is managed online at RMRccRebate.com, where consumers can find terms and conditions along with the required proof of purchase information to receive the rebate. The rebate will be in the form of a check mailed directly to the consumer in 8–10 weeks after completion of the required online form.
Weighing 1 oz. with battery installed and measuring less than 1″ in width and height, the RMRcc is ready to pair with any concealed-carry pistol. The RMRcc is constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum, tested to military standards and backed by Trijicon’s The Science of Brilliant testing methodology. It’s available in either a 3.25 or 6.5 MOA dot size and provides a bright, illuminated aiming point under any condition.
For more info: rmrccrebate.com.
Firearms Legal Protection Now Available In NE, WY
Firearms Legal Protection will now offer policies in Nebraska and Wyoming, with the same benefits and pricing as memberships in most other states.
“Firearms Legal Protection continues to grow rapidly across the nation,” said Pliny Gale, Firearms Legal Protection director of marketing. “It’s exciting to be able to offer policies to residents of Nebraska and Wyoming — two states with many gun owners who can benefit from having outstanding legal protection for self-defense. Many people are prepared to defend themselves or their families with a legally carried weapon and having legal and financial protection is just as important as being prepared for a physical fight.”
The price levels and benefits of the Individual Basic, Individual Premium, and Family premium policies will match what is offered in most other states. Individuals who have completed a firearms training, safety, or state-approved licensing course within the last 12 months will be eligible for a discounted rate on all policies in these states.
Firearms Legal Protection will soon be sold through instructors and facilities, as allowed by insurance regulations in each of these states.
For more info: firearmslegal.com.
Henry Launches Silver Anniversary Limited-Edition Rifles
Oct. 13, Henry Repeating Arms released their much-anticipated Henry Golden Boy “Silver Anniversary” limited-edition rifle. The company is presenting all proceeds from selling these rifles to various foundations and organizations supported by the charitable branch of Henry Repeating Arms called Guns For Great Causes.
Production is limited to 1,000 units, and 100% of the proceeds from each sale will raise a total of $1,000,000 for donation to children’s hospitals, military veterans and first responders’ organizations, shooting sports, hunting heritage, and wildlife conservation advocates. Anthony Imperato, Henry Repeating Arms CEO and founder, has already begun dispersing portions of the Silver Anniversary pledge, with the entire pledge scheduled to be distributed by March 2023.
“Thanks to the hard work of more than 600 employees and the support of millions of customers worldwide, we are in the fortunate position of being able to help the causes that we believe in,” said Imperato. “This rifle is the culmination of our 25th anniversary celebrations, and it’s all about giving back. I am extremely proud of what our Guns For Great Causes endeavors have accomplished in these two-plus decades.”
Built on the Golden Boy platform, this Silver Anniversary edition features a nickel-plated receiver cover, barrel band and buttplate. In sharp color contrast, the buttstock and forestock are fashioned from black stained hardwood with a durable weather-resistant coating, not unlike the All-Weather rifles found elsewhere in Henry’s product catalog. The middle of the buttstock features an inlaid nickel-plated medallion stamped with the iconic Henry Repeating Arms frontiersman and 25th anniversary logo. An engraving on the upper tang of the receiver is filled with silver paint and reads, “Silver Anniversary 1-of-1,000.” Other specifications are borrowed directly from the Golden Boy, including a tube magazine with a capacity for 16 rounds of .22 Long Rifle or 21 rounds of .22 Short, a 20″ blued steel octagon barrel, and fully adjustable sights.
For more info: henryusa.com.
Primary Arms Adds Hunting Products To Offerings
Primary Arms has pushed an update to their retail website, adding a new Hunting category to the top of the page.
The new Hunting assortment features a wide selection of hunting-focused products, including firearms, ammunition, optics and observation tools, apparel and footwear, hunting accessories, trail cameras, first-aid, and camping gear. It’s the first time Primary Arms has carried such a wide arrangement of purpose-made hunting products.
“Just in time for the season, Primary Arms is proud to announce the launch of our highly anticipated hunting assortments,” said Aaron Whatley, senior director of merchandising at Primary Arms. “With thousands of hunting-related products available now, Primary Arms will be your number-one source for all hunting gear and accessories this season.”
Primary Arms Optics recently released new optics for the hunting market with the new SLx HUNTER riflescopes, featuring both 3-9X and 4-12X optics.
For more info: primaryarms.com.
