Gemini Technologies – Gemtech since 1976 Idaho, Massachusetts founded by Phil Dater in Eagle, Idaho 1993 Greg Latka was president 1994-2016 manufactured by GSL Technology in Michigan 2011 developed subsonic .22 Long Rifle ammunition 2011 instrumental in forming the American Suppressor Association (ASA) July 2017 purchased by Smith & Wesson 2017 moved to Massachusetts gemtech.com … Read more
World Fast Draw Association formed in 1976 nonprofit group dedicated to governing, preserving and promoting the sport of Fast Draw Mid-Western and Western Fast Draw Associations merged one of the largest sanctioning bodies in the sport of Fast Draw active members in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and more blanks … Read more
At a Glance Magpul Dynamics instructor turned founder of Costa Ludus. Schools Magpul Dynamics (president) Costa Ludus (founder, 2011) Accomplishments 12 years in the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime weapons instructor on assignment to DHS Featured in the Art of the Dynamic Carbine video series 2011 Costa Ludus President of Magpul Dynamics Applied Marine Technologies Inc … Read more
Cascade Cartridge Inc founded in 1951 Lewiston, Idaho 1951 founded by Dick Speer (1915-1994) in Lewiston, Idaho – machinist at Boeing Aircraft’s Seattle plant – brother of Vernon Speer, who founded Speer Bullets – there was money to be made in reloading provided a steady source of component primers bought a 17-acre chicken ranch next to the … Read more
started in 1943 Lewiston, Idaho 1943 Vernon Speer started building bullets – reloaders couldn’t get components from ammo companies during World War II initially focused on hunting rifle bullets he also built the first mass-produced jacketed handgun bullets for hunting and law enforcement 1960 Lawman line Speer Gold Dot Vista Outdoor Speer 2299 Snake River … Read more