Business

The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, H.E. Marco Peronaci, hosted a celebration at Villa Firenze commemorating Beretta's 500th anniversary. Founded in 1526, Beretta has grown into an international group with significant U.S. operations including Beretta USA, Benelli USA, Burris, and Norma Precision, employing approximately 700 people across American operations.

SHIELD Sights opened a new U.S. distribution facility in Florida to improve shipping efficiency and reduce delivery times for dealers and customers. The facility will handle order fulfillment, warranty claims, and customer support while SHIELD continues manufacturing products in the United Kingdom.

Liberty Ammunition announced that Williamson County Texas Emergency Services has adopted its ammunition. CEO Gary Ramey highlighted how Liberty Ammunition addresses law enforcement concerns with superior stopping power, lighter weight, and reliable performance compared to traditional lead-based alternatives.

Bleecker Street Publications expands its sales organization with the addition of Neal Kaufman and Troy Smith, joining existing representatives Scott Buchmayr, Amos Crowley, and Scott Cherek. The move strengthens the company's ability to connect advertisers with engaged audiences across firearms, hunting, outdoor recreation, and enthusiast markets.

VIKTOS, the U.S. veteran-designed brand, celebrates its ninth anniversary in 2026, marking nine years of designing performance-driven footwear, apparel, bags, gloves, and accessories. Founded in 2017, the company credits its success to customers, dealers, industry partners, and community support in shaping the brand's continued growth and product refinement.

UNIT Solutions, an Ohio-based manufacturer of the UNIT4 Training Rifle and UNIT9 Training Pistol, ranked No. 358 on Inc. Magazine's 2026 Inc. 5000 list with 967% three-year revenue growth. The non-lethal training systems company also placed No. 13 among manufacturing companies and No. 11 among Ohio companies.

KDG, headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut, has completed its brand transition and is accelerating product development with a focus on innovation and American manufacturing. The company plans to expand its Kinect and SideLok product lines while introducing new categories, with all products designed and manufactured in the United States.

NSSF filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Giffords PAC, alleging violations of joint fundraising rules. The complaint claims Giffords PAC and allied candidates failed to comply with FEC filing and disclaimer requirements while soliciting funds for both the PAC and preferred gun control candidates.

CCW Safe announced its Certified Partner Program achieved 120 partners in its first year since launching in January 2025, with strong engagement on the East Coast particularly in North Carolina. The company hired James Concilio as Senior Manager of Partner Program Training and Jerome Vinet as Director of Field Sales to support expansion across the United States.

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) announced that Supply Energetics, a nitrocellulose manufacturer based in Parsons, Kansas, has joined as an Affiliate Member. Supply Energetics will gain access to SAAMI's firearms and ammunition technical standards and reference ammunition program assessments.

FN America, LLC has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns. The contract continues FN's legacy of providing weapon systems to the U.S. military, with production at their Columbia, South Carolina facility since 1981.

Viridian Weapon Technologies, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of laser sights and tactical lights, has partnered with Bill Hicks & Co., a family-owned distributor, to expand dealer access to its green laser, green dot optic, and weapon-mounted light solutions through their dealer portal.