American Sniper announced a strategic partnership with Maschmedt & Associates to expand retail presence across 23 western states. The collaboration will launch new tactical products including knives, gloves, and backpacks, with support from AGE Retail Partners managing the brand's retail expansion and the TACK-F Foundation receiving financial support.

WOOX, an Italian-made gunstock, axe, and knife manufacturer, announced Brian Matthews as National Sales Manager. Matthews will oversee domestic sales and report to CEO Ben Fleming, bringing extensive outdoor industry experience from Advanced Armament Corporation and BPI Outdoor.

Knife Rights criticizes the Trump administration's Department of Justice for defending the Federal Switchblade Act in court, arguing the DOJ's response brief contradicts claimed Second Amendment support. Attorney John Dillon states the government's arguments are baseless, and Knife Rights plans to file a final brief early next year while seeking donations to continue the legal fight.

Knife Rights achieved significant legislative victories in 2025 across multiple states, including knife law preemption bills in Ohio, Arkansas, and Idaho, switchblade ban repeals in Hawaii, Vermont, and Delaware, and debanking protection for the knife industry in Idaho. The organization also successfully amended bills in Washington and North Carolina while continuing federal litigation challenging switchblade bans in California and Minnesota.

NSSF is hosting the 5th Annual Governors' Forum at SHOT Show 2026, featuring governors including Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Brad Little, Greg Gianforte, Jim Pillen, Joe Lombardo, and Mark Gordon. The forum, moderated by Shermichael Singleton, will discuss the firearm industry's importance and Second Amendment rights on January 21, 2026.

WE Knife will showcase its latest innovations at the Archery Trade Association Show from January 7-10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. VP Marketing & Business Development Seth Ercanbrack invites dealer partners and enthusiasts to visit Booth #1965 to explore the company's award-winning product portfolio.