Gun Talk

Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms; School Shooting Hero Sparks More Concealed Carry; Are Revolvers Dead?

Gun Talk

Show Notes

In This Hour:

-- In a surprise move, Smith & Wesson announced it has purchased the storied gun maker Savage Arms. Smith's CEO, Mark Smith, explains the thinking behind this move and what it means to both companies.

-- After a man with a carry permit shot and killed the murderer in a school shooting, there has been a rush of people seeking concealed carry permits in Bend, Oregon.

-- With Ruger dropping its revolvers, will any company pick up the slack and enter the wheelgun market?

Gun Talk 10.25.26 Hour 1

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