NASGW News Archives
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| 3/19/2013 |
Member Perspective: International Member Maserin Coltelleria, Long History of Manufacturing Quality Maserin Coltellerie has been producing knives since 1960 in Maniago, Italy, a city that is known as "the city of knives". Our father Fervido founded the company. He was born in 1934 and started working at the age of 14 as a worker in a factory that produced knives, scissors and tools for agriculture. |
| 3/18/2013 |
Webinar: Arming Your Sales Team for Success NASGW, in association with Growth Strategy Partners LLC is pleased to announce a new webinar designed to help you grow your business. View the webinar recording here. |
| 3/17/2013 |
Special Market Report: 2013 Shows Continued Lively Political Discussions, Strong Demand As we have turned the page into 2013, issues around the Second and Fourteenth Amendments continue to be a heated political topic at both the national and state levels. President Obama has led the charge for increased regulation, signing executive orders recommending universal background checks for all firearms purchases as well as a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. |
| 2/13/2013 |
Shooting Industry: NASGW Expo Offers Valuable Launch for 2013 Business From a recently published article in Shooting Industry: "NASGW held its Expo and 39th Annual Meeting in early November in Orlando, Fla. The event was the association's most successful yet, with manufacturers from all segments of the industry introducing their new products for 2013. Click here to read more. |
| 1/24/2013 |
Member Perspective: Proud to be Part of This Fabulous Industry NASGW wholesaler member United Sporting Companies is arguably our most diversified member. Recently we sat down with President/CEO and Chairman of the Board Brad Johnson and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Chuck Walker to discuss the USC 2013 business outlook. |
| 1/24/2013 |
Chairman’s Commentary: To All My Valued Friends and Business Associates A new year, a new beginning, a new Chairman of the Board for NASGW! As I step down my duties as NASGW Chair, I want to ask all of our members to become more involved not only with your Association but also with the issues facing our industry. |
| 11/26/2012 |
A Look at the 2012 Expo and 39th Annual Meeting! From the stirring opening of NASGW’s Annual Awards Reception and Dinner, through our largest Expo and best attendance, to a fantastic Industry Networking Reception, NASGW’s 39th Annual Meeting and Expo provided members a venue for unsurpassed networking, business transactions and deal making. Take a peak at some of the highlights by clicking here. |
| 11/8/2012 |
2012 Industry grants announced by NASGW NASGW announced grants to three nonprofit organizations to support industry efforts in advancing youth sports and congressional support for the industry at the Association’s 2012 Awards dinner held at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida. The awards were part of the organization’s 39th Annual Meeting and Expo. Click here to read more. |
| 11/7/2012 |
NASGW Announces 2012 Industry Awards Over 450 members met on November 6th to kick off NASGW's 2012 39th Annual Meeting and Expo held at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida. Jack Baumler, NASGW Chairman, welcomed the members and set the stage for three days of productive meetings as distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer’s reps and media prepare for the coming sales year. Each year at this event, NASGW Awards the top optics, accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution and who provide outstanding value and service. Click here for details. |
| 10/30/2012 |
Chairman's Commentary Just one week to go to NASGW's 39th Annual Meeting and Expo in Orlando and plans are shaping up to be our largest. A total of 428 booths have been reserved for this year's SOLD OUT Expo. For a complete list of exhibitors and their booth numbers, click here. In addition, 50+ new exhibitors for the Expo. That list can be found here. |
| 10/2/2012 |
Member Perspective: Proud to be Part of This Fabulous Industry Recently InSight interviewed Mark Eliason, VP of Sales and Marketing of Windham Weaponry, a family owned manufacturer located in southern Maine. Read what’s happening with this start up. |
| 10/1/2012 |
Chairman’s Commentary: What to do When Bad Things Happen to Good Companies Big business and individuals are sometimes negatively impacted by a crisis. You only need watch the nightly news and see many examples. As we all know, it’s not just the big guys anymore. No business can escape the potential negative spotlight. |
| 8/21/2012 |
President’s Message: Workshop programs and performer for this year’s Annual Awards Dinner Announced This year we offer workshops on the ATF, engineering your sales team, and bilding a relationship with your banker. Our performer for the Awards Reception and Dinner will be a very unique illusionist, Drew Thomas. |
| 8/14/2012 |
Action Required: Update Your Company Profile Today! As we approach our expo and annual meeting, we are right around the corner from the production of the 2012 Expo Directory & Buyers Guide! Production will begin mid-September. To get you started, here is a reminder checklist of upcoming items and deadlines for your company listing in the directory. |
| 8/8/2012 |
Member Perspective: An Insider's Perspective at Sixty Five Year Old Hornady InSight was fortunate to have Jason Hornady, VP of Sales and Marketing give us his perspective on the industry and interesting information about his family owned business. |
| 7/14/2012 |
NASGW Sets Theme for 2012 Annual Meeting and Expo NASGW will hold its Annual Expo and Meeting at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, Orlando, Florida on November 6-9, 2012. The theme for this year’s event is, Set Your Sights on 2-Step Distribution - An expression of the vital role that wholesale distributors play in the channel of distribution. |
| 6/16/2012 |
Member Perspective: Entrepreneur Importer Shares His Views on the Industry Recently InSight spoke with Gene Lumsden, President and CEO of Legacy Sports International (et al) in a far ranging discussion about his companies and the industry. |
| 6/15/2012 |
Chairman's Commentary: Developing Successors Succession isn't just about the owner/ CEO in any organization. In a privately held business, it's also about business succession for critical positions like the VP of Operations, Sales, Finance, etc. |
| 6/12/2012 |
President's Message: Wholesaler-Distributors in 2011 I sometimes think it is helpful to make comparisons with other wholesale industries in determining growth. Sales and the economy are affected by many internal and external forces, not the least of which is government actions or inactions. |
| 5/22/2012 |
Shooting Range Available at this Year's NASGW Expo NASGW has arranged with the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club use of their excellent facilities on Monday, November 5, and Tuesday, November 6. |
| 4/25/2012 |
NASGW Donates to NRA Causes At its spring Board meeting held during the NRA Convention in St. Louis, the Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) voted to donate $50,000 ($25,000 each) to the NRA and the NRA-ILA. |
| 4/24/2012 |
NASGW Members Donate to the NRA Life of Duty Program Several NASGW members recently participated in a program supporting the NRA Life of Duty program that serves and supports individuals who work to protect and defend the safety of the American people. A total of $37,000 was raised to provide funds for a special NRA membership category for US military personnel. |
| 4/11/2012 |
Let the Selling Begin! Manufacturers, distributors set pace at NASGW Expo. February 2012 Shooting Industry publication analyzes expo. Click here to read more. |
| 3/27/2012 |
NASGW Member Tactical Gear Distributors Announces New President Tactical Gear Distributors, the leading supplier of proven tactical gear and performance apparel, has appointed David Nau as their President and COO. |
| 3/22/2012 |
Board Brief: A Message from the NASGW President We've begun gearing up for our annual meeting scheduled for November 6-9, 2012. We would like to remind our manufacturers and exhibitors that deposits are due in order hold your space for this year's Expo. |
| 3/21/2012 |
Two New Board Members Join the NASGW Board At a recent meeting of the NASGW Board, two new Board members were approved. Michael Halleron VP, Business Development at Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Inc. and Laurie Aronson, President and CEO of Lipseys have joined the Board replacing Hewitt Grant of Ellett Bros. and Richard Lipsey. |
| 3/20/2012 |
Member Perspective: News and Views from the New President of Taurus NASGW InSight recently sat down with the new President and industry veteran, Mark Kresser to talk about what happening at his company and what's he sees coming for the future of both the industry and his firm. |
| 3/14/2012 |
Congratulations to NASGW Board Member Richard Lipsey Congratulations to Richard Lipsey, 2012 Hall of Fame Laureate for the Baton Rouge Business Report. |
| 3/6/2012 |
GunVote 2012 NASGW supports the NSSF and NRA’s efforts to encourage all members and their customers to vote in the upcoming elections. Please pass on this information to your customers as well. The importance of this year’s US elections cannot be over emphasized to everyone in our industry. |
| 2/17/2012 |
Chairman's Commentary It’s been a mild winter here in northern Ohio which has made for a great hunting season. The enthusiasm we saw at our recent dealer show also bodes well for 2012. Everyone seems excited and positive about 2012 sales. With record numbers at the Shot Show, dealer shows and other events, it should be a banner year for our industry. |
| 2/16/2012 |
Congratulations to NASGW Members Tis the season for Awards and presentations for outstanding results. Our congratulations to the many NASGW members that have recently received recognition. |
| 1/4/2012 |
Special Bulletin from NASGW: CMV Cell Phone Use and Hours of Service Regulations January 3, 2012, a new set of federal regulations go into effect prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in interstate commerce. Also changes to the federal Hours of Service regulations will go into effect in 2013. |
| 1/4/2012 |
Record gun checks, sales for Christmas 2011 According to an article in USA TODAY, along with millions of Kindles, Angry Birds and gift cards, Santa left a record number of guns under Americans' Christmas trees, especially in Kentucky, according to FBI statistics on background checks. Click here to read article. |
| 11/9/2011 |
2011 Annual Meeting and Expo in pictures! Check out pictorial highlights of the event in Reno! |
| 11/4/2011 |
NASGW 2012 Annual Meeting and Expo dates, location announced Save the dates! NASGW 2012 Annual Meeting and Expo is taking place November 6-9, 2012, at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. More details will be announced shortly. |
| 11/3/2011 |
2011 Industry Grants announced at the NASGW Awards Dinner NASGW announced grants to two non profit organizations to support industry efforts in advancing youth sports and congressional support for the industry at the Association’s 2011 Awards Dinner held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The awards were part of the organizations Annual Meeting and Expo. Read more >> |
| 11/2/2011 |
NASGW announces 2011 Industry Awards Announced during the NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting, in Reno, NV, November 1, winners were recognized for their commitment to two-step distribution. Read more >> |
| 10/13/2011 |
Special Bulletin from NASGW and NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is leading a coalition to repeal Sunday hunting "Blue Laws" in 11 states. The grassroots support for repealing the ban on Sunday hunting is our collective goal. (more) |
| 10/13/2011 |
Richard Lipsey picked for Golden Deeds NASGW Board Director Richard Lipsey was recently named the 70th Golden Deeds winner in Baton Rouge, LA. The Golden Deeds is an honor bestowed annually to local philanthropists by the Inter-Civic Council of Baton Rouge and the Baton Rouge Advocate. Click here to read complete article. |
| 8/19/2011 |
NASGW Sponsors NRA Life of Duty Program NASGW has signed on to the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Life of Duty program that serves and supports individuals who work to protect and defend the safety of the American people. |
| 8/1/2011 |
Special Bulletin from the NSSF and NASGW NSSF looking for retailers to join lawsuit. (more) |
| 7/11/2011 |
NASGW Sets Theme and Program for its Expo & Annual Meeting NASGW will hold its Expo & Annual Meeting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada on November 1-4, 2011. The theme for this year’s event is Every Day-an expression of what wholesale distributors deliver on a daily basis (Stock -Ship-Sell and Service) to its customers and how wholesalers play a vital role in the channel of distribution. (more) |
| 6/16/2011 |
NASGW Members Score Well in Firearms Inspections At a recent meeting with representatives of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, NASGW Board members were provided recent statistics on inspections of wholesaler member locations by ATF. The Bureau conducted over 10,500 inspections between 2008-2010, thirty six of which were firearms wholesalers (FY 2008-2010). |
| 6/10/2011 |
Congratulations to NASGW Members We'd like to give a shout-out to NASGW member companies that have been the recipients of many awards over the past year. Awards honor some of the best product releases, highest company sales, excellence in sales and distribution, and more. |
| 4/29/2011 |
ATF Best Practices Guide now available Click here to download the most recent ATF Federal Firearms Licensee Quick Reference and Best Practices Guide. |
| 4/4/2011 |
California Halts Manufacturer from Prohibiting Online Retailers’ Sales for Less than MSRP Under California’s antitrust law, it is unlawful for a manufacturer to require, or agree with, a wholesaler-distributor or other reseller to resell the manufacturer’s product only at a minimum price or at a set price. This demonstrates that federal antitrust law does not preempt state antitrust law. Here are the details. |
| 4/1/2011 |
Special Bulletin - Limitations on Sale of Ammunition NASGW office has been requested to obtain information on the current limitations of sale of ammunition to certain individuals. Click here to read more. |
| 3/23/2011 |
NAGSW has moved! The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers has moved its headquarters office to Naperville, Illinois and is now housed with professional association management firm Landon, Farrey & Associates. Click here for more information. |
| 6/10/2010 |
NASGW 2010 Industry Achievement Awards Winners |
