From TR magazine Articles

After retiring from the Air Force the author worked for a small company to learn how businesses are run. Here are his tips for making the transition to private life after retiring from the military or law enforcement.

Vista has been trending toward decentralization of its divisions — allowing its brands to shine and follow distinct paths with less reliance on shared services — and the hiring of Josh Waldron marks a dramatic step in that direction for the Blackhawk, Eagle and Uncle Mike’s brands. Tactical Retailer caught up with Waldron recently to get his thoughts on the future of his brands in the tactical market.

If you have an FFL license Type 01 or 02 and are wondering about where you draw the line between performing gunsmithing versus manufacturing, we have answers for you.

The point of a meeting is to communicate problems, ideas and solutions cooperatively up and down the chain in an organization, with the goal of having your team doing their jobs more efficiently.

Tactical Retailer had the opportunity to talk with Brady Speth, CEO and founder of Riton Optics, to understand where they started and the focus of the company.

After putting the Century Arms VSKA through its paces at the range, Tactical Retailer finds an AK that is even tougher than the original.

Planning and having the perfect in-store event can help lure new customers through the threshold, entice current customers to return and increase sales while dramatically raising awareness of your store in the community and surrounding region. Events can bring benefits and profits. Are you ready to hold an over-the-top event?

One of the more nerve-wracking aspects of taxes for many shooting sports equipment business owners and managers continues to be the possibility of being audited. Here are strategies to avoid being caught in the crosshairs.

Are you a gunsmith or manufacturer? It may be easy to think you're one or the other, but gray areas can present challenges.

A peaceful evening in a restaurant turned deadly when a crazed gunman killed three people before armed citizens stopped the attack with their weapons.

In the latest Tactical Retailer Gear Focus, check out some must-have items for shooting, competition and hunting activities chosen by our editors.

In this digital age, customers are exposed to an estimated 2,900 marketing messages a day. How do we, as retailers, break through with our message?

Years ago in America, the first firearm for nearly every beginning shooter or hunter was a .22 bolt-action rifle. Are your customers primed for the return of rimfires?