Robert W. “Bob” Gore, chairman emeritus of the board of directors of W. L. Gore & Associates and inventor of Gore-Tex fabric, died Sept. 17. He was 83.

In the latest shooting sports news, Derek Paul has joined Blaser as North American Director of Sales and Davidson's has added Hoppes.

In the latest outdoors news, Smith & Wesson is donating $500,000 to the NSSF's #GunVote initiative, and the NRA-ILA is raising money to fight anti-gun campaigns.

Smith & Wesson Brands has completed the previously announced spin-off of its outdoor products and accessories business.

In the latest shooting sports news, Walther has secured a contract to supply its PPQ 9mm pistols to the Lorain County Sheriff's Department, and Brent Wouters is the new president and CEO for Bangers.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the State of California's ban on possession of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds is a violation of the Second Amendment.

Lawsuits filed in New York and Washington, D.C., allege years of financial impropriety within the National Rifle Association and its foundation, and seek to dissolve the gun-rights organization founded in 1871.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation surveyed likely voters in 18 election battleground states and learned that enforcing existing gun laws and protecting lawful firearms sales is on the forefront of voters’ minds.

In the latest shooting sports industry news, new inlets are available for the MDT XRS Chassis System and Howa Hogue Kratos rifles are now shipping.

Henry Repeating Arms Company is voluntarily recalling all H015-series Single Shot Rifles and Single Shot Shotguns manufactured prior to July 1, 2020.