established in 1952 Started in old Indian Motorcycle building in Springfield, MA 1984 introduced online ordering software 1998 Al Ferst sold Camfour to local investors 2008 started an annual trade show Camfour 65 Westfield Industrial Park Rd Westfield MA 01085 413-564-2300 camfour.com Profiles on Minuteman University.com are editorial content compiled from public sources. Inclusion does … Read more
since 1950 Kingston, New York The World’s Largest Supplier of Gun Parts George Numrich 1950 started as Numrich Arms, a small gun shop in Westchester County, NY 1960s upstairs room was called The Museum Room until the collection was donated to the West Point Museum 1962 Warehouse #1 built 1965 Warehouse #2 = the original … Read more
1975 -1978 – US Army – Captain, 1st Cavalry 2008 – 2019 – President and CEO – National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) 1980 – 2008 – Sturm, Ruger – President, CEO, Vice-Chairman of the Board About Stephen L. Sanetti Stephen L. “Steve” Sanetti is one of the best-known executives in the American firearms industry. Bill … Read more
200,000 square-foot first catalog in 1947 1951 closed gunsmithing shop to providing supplies to gunsmiths 1964 Bob’s son Frank rejoined the company 1973, Brownells moved into its first purpose-built facility 1980s entry into the gun parts market. 1983 Bob Chairman of the Board position, and Frank President of Brownells 1991 Bob passed 1997 Pete joined the … Read more
started in 1946 1946 founded in Turner, Montana by Joe DeSaye called the J&G Rifle Ranch 1977 moved to Prescott, Arizona 1994 two of Joe’s sons took over the business March 2008 Joe DeSaye, the founder, passed large warehouse in Prescott, Arizona J&G Sales 440 Miller Valley Rd Prescott, AZ 86301 928-445-9650 jgsales.com About J&G … Read more
National Sporting Goods Association founded in 1927Downers Grove, Illinois In 1927, the association’s founders fought an unfair taxation on sporting goods in the state of South Carolina. This fight led to the formation of the Sporting Goods Dealer’s Association of South Carolina. Soon after, other regional sporting goods associations began to form in the East, … Read more
January 2, 1935 – November 7th, 2016 flew for TWA writer/photographer for Air Progress Magazine started the warbird restoration movement in the 1960’s redesigned and manufactured the M134 Mini Gun Restored – P-40 Warhawk. Restored – TT-1 Pinto jet Restored – 3 T-34A military trainers Restored – UH-1H Huey About Mike Dillon Mike Dillon was … Read more
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute founded in 1926 an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. Founded at the request of the federal government and tasked with: Creating and publishing industry standards for safety, interchangeability, reliability and quality Coordinating technical data Promoting safe and responsible firearms use About SAAMI The … Read more
opened in 1841 country’s oldest and largest distributor of firearms, ammunition, and accessories 1841 opened store in Shreveport, Louisiana 1974 Sports South is formally incorporated and remove from Morris & Dickson Co. Sports South, LLC 101 Robert G. Harris Shreveport, LA 71115 (800) 772-4287 theshootingwarehouse.com About Sports South Sports South, based in Shreveport, Louisiana, describes … Read more
November 5, 1818 – January 11, 1893 Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer major general of the Union Army during the American Civil War September 27, 1862, Butler formed the first African American regiment in the US Army, the 1st Louisiana Native Guard 1869 – founded the United States Cartridge Company leadership role in the impeachment of U.S. President Andrew Johnson 1882 33rd Governor … Read more