TheGunBlog.ca — The Globe and Mail’s article today exploring General Dynamics Corp.’s monopoly supplying firearm ammunition to the Canadian military and federal agencies dives into defence purchases and industrial history.
Industry
There are 21 posts tagged Industry (this is page 1 of 2).
Gun Imports Rise to 12-Month High in May, Rebounding From Slump
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian gun imports rose to a 12-month high in May from a five-year low in January, as the firearm industry grapples with early shipments, uneven demand and the threat of new legal restrictions.
Wolverine’s John Hipwell Comments on Bill C-71, Bans, Business
Kodiak Defence CZ 858. Source: WolverineSupplies.com
(Correction April 9: Corrects rifle model to AR-180-B. March 23: Corrects corporate designation of Wolverine Supplies.)
TheGunBlog.ca — Following are comments by John Hipwell, the founder of Wolverine Supplies Ltd., one of Canada’s largest independent gun stores.
CSAAA Show: BCL-102, Bowmac, Little Beaver, Vortex, WK180-C
Little Beaver Gen II, based on Remington 870 DM. Source: Gravel Agency
TheGunBlog.ca — Following are highlights from the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association’s trade show in Ottawa last month.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op Considers Dropping Vista Outdoor
TheGunBlog.ca — Mountain Equipment Co-Op, a sporting-goods retailer, is deciding whether to stop selling CamelBak, Bushnell, Bollé and other brands of Vista Outdoor Inc. after anti-gun campaigners petitioned the store to drop the owner of Savage Arms and Federal Premium ammunition.
Firearms Outlet Canada Plans First Tactical-Competitive Gun Show
TheGunBlog.ca — Firearms Outlet Canada Inc. said today it’s organizing the country’s first Tactical & Competitive Shooting Sports Show for shooters and the general public to learn about guns and gear.
Q&A With Tenda’s Steve Kuang: Low Prices Attract New Shooters
TheGunBlog.ca — Tenda Canada Inc., an online gun store, says it aims to keep prices low to attract new people to the shooting sports. Industry experts estimate the company has grown so fast that it’s now one of the country’s top firearm retailers. But some suppliers say they’ve stopped deliveries over how Tenda does business.
In the following interview, Steve Kuang, Tenda’s founder and owner, discusses his company, strategy, and relations with the industry.
Canadian Tire Expects ‘Flat’ Hunting-Gear Market This Year
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Tire Corp., one of the country’s biggest retailers of hunting and shooting supplies and a barometer for the industry, said it expects demand for hunting gear to be “flat” this year.
Gun Imports Jumped in Jan-Nov 2017 After Two Years of Decline
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian gun imports jumped last year through November after two years of decline. The data were released this month and are the last economic indicators before next week’s annual SHOT Show, where many companies place their biggest purchase orders of the year.
Canada’s Police Guns 2018: Blue Line Magazine Survey
Blue Line survey shows Glock now dominates the market for Canadian police handguns. Source: www.BlueLine.ca
TheGunBlog.ca — Glock GmbH dominates the market for Canadian police handguns and is attracting agencies faster than any other company, a survey by Blue Line magazine showed. Colt Canada Corp. supplies police with the most AR-15 rifles, and the most-popular police shotgun is the Remington 870.
Gun Market Is ‘Fractured’ as Alberta, B.C. Slump, Ontario Steady
TheGunBlog.ca — This is a “very fractured year” for Canada’s gun market, Wes Winkel, the president of the country’s main industry group, said after hearing from executives this week.
Gun Imports Rise in Choppy Year to 2nd-Highest Level on Record
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian gun imports jumped in the first nine months of the year to the second-highest level on record, in a turbulent period that saw shipments surge before a planned legal change, and then plunge.
The gains were driven by shotguns from Italy, rifles from Finland and handguns from Austria.
Bass Pro to Wolverine Supplies: Canada’s Top Gun Importers 2016
Following is a list of Canada’s biggest gun importers in 2016, based on official statistics published two weeks ago.
RCMP’s Top Gun Suppliers 2016: Colt Canada, M.D. Charlton, S&W
Colt Canada Corp. was the RCMP’s biggest supplier of guns last year, as Canada’s national police equipped officers with AR-15 rifles. M.D. Charlton Co., which sells SIG Sauer, Mossberg and Winchester among its brands, came second, followed by Smith & Wesson Corp. in third place.
Glock Imports From Austria Surge as AmChar Enters Canada
AmChar Wholesale Inc. is entering Canada’s gun industry with a bang: the U.S. firearm distributor set a 16-year record for imports of Glock pistols from Austria as it prepares to supply police, recreational shooters and competitors.
Hanging Out at Beretta Canada With Benelli, Sako and Tikka
Today I got to visit the Canadian facilities of Italy’s Beretta Holding SpA, whose brands include Benelli, Beretta, Sako, Stoeger and Tikka guns, and Burris and Steiner optics. My hosts showed me the offices and target range, but we spent most of the time in the showroom.
Gun Imports Jump as Industry Aims to Avoid Crisis From New Rules
Canada’s gun imports surged in the first quarter as companies stocked up to shield themselves from government import rules that take effect June 1 and threaten to hurl the industry into a crisis. The government said it’s planning an update soon.
Gun Industry Faces Turmoil, Costs as UN Marking Deadline Nears
Canada’s firearm industry is in turmoil over import-marking rules that start June 1, threatening gun shops, importers and consumers with surging prices, business closures and more than 5,000 job losses.
Glock Cuts Pistol Prices in Canada, Leading to Industry Shakeup
Glock 17. www.glock.com
TheGunBlog.ca — Glock Inc. cut the prices of its pistols in Canada by about $100, boosting their appeal for buyers and leading to a shakeup in the firearms industry.
Shooters Pack Meeting to Support Range at Firearms Outlet Canada
Shooters pack a meeting at Ajax Town Hall in Ontario on 27 Feb. 2017 to support a proposed gun range.
Shooters from across southern Ontario packed a municipal meeting in Ajax, about 45 km east of Toronto, to support a proposal by Firearms Outlet Canada gun store to build an indoor firing range. Besides gun shows, it was the biggest gathering of Canadian shooters that I’ve ever witnessed.