Daily Archives: April 2, 2010

Alexis Evidente [Not Shown]: Buy Ruger Guns, Not Stock

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

Although RGR’s revenue growth may have grown nicely over the last two years, its stock price maxed-out on July 27, 2007. Obama triggered a sales surge immediately prior to his election in November 2008. As has been widely reported, rifles–both traditional and “assault” accounted for most of the growth area Ruger rode the wave. According to Ruger’s 2009 10-k SEC filing, rifles racked up some $102.2 million, $69.4 million, and $64.9 million worth of sales in 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. And no wonder. Ruger makes some lovely “tactical” weapons: the M77 Hawkeye and the Mini-14 spring to mind. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns | Tagged Alexis Evidente, Bill Ruger, Michael O. Fifer, Robert Farago, Ruger, Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Manufacturer of the Year Award, U.N. Small Arms Treaty | 1 Comment

The TSA: When It Comes to Safety, They’re Number One With A Bullet

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Brad Kozak

On a daily basis, I carry a tactical flashlight (the ever-popular SureFire E2 Executive), a tactical knife (A Kershaw Blur, if you must know) and a pen sturdy enough to be used as a handheld tactical weapon, should I lose the other two. When I travel any great distance by car, I invariably travel armed, with my trusty 1911-M1A .45 semi-auto within arms’ reach. When I reach the parking garage, the fun begins. I secure the handgun to prevent theft. I remove the tactical knife and tactical flashlight and secure them as well. Then I remove my miniature Swiss Army knife (with it’s positively lethal 1.5″ blade!) and hide it, then head for the concourse.
Now you’d think with all that, the TSA would be satisfied that I’m no threat. But you’d be wrong.
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