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Should Gunmakers Invest in Smart Guns?

By Leo Sun - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: GOOG, SWHC, RGR |

If there’s one issue Americans will never agree on, it’s guns. With approximately 40% personal ownership across the country and over 300 million guns in circulation, President Obama would never be able to fully disarm the American public. Efforts to ban assault weapons and extend background checks have failed. Meanwhile, gun ownership background checks have quadrupled since 1999, and gun demand is so high that gunmakers Smith & Wesson more »
Are Gun Companies Benefitting From Facebook?

By Tyler Wofford - May 2, 2013 | Tickers: FB, SWHC, RGR

Pittsburgh Tactical Firearm's Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) page was recently closed, and the owner is concerned. He received hundreds of emails and phone calls over the past several days from some of his 27,000 followers, informing and questioning why the page was shut down. While we can't control what happens there, lets look at what kind of role Facebook and its policies may have on our investments.

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Gun Control Talks Haven't Curbed These Companies

By Austin Higgins - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, SWHC, RGR

With the nation discussing the future of gun control and background checks, some Americans purchased even more firearms in anticipation of changing regulations. In March 2013 there was a 26% increase in the number of background checks performed for firearms sales. Investors can benefit from this sales trend in two different ways: firearm retail stores and firearm manufacturers.

The big retailer

Cabela’s (NYSE: CAB) recently reported its earnings for more »
Now That Gun Control Has Failed, It’s Time to Buy Gun Stocks

By Salvatore "Sam" Mattera - April 20, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, SWHC, RGR

Yet another blow was delivered to proponents of gun control on Tuesday, when four Democratic Senators opted to break with their party and vote against expanding background checks for gun purchasers.

The bipartisan Manchin-Toomey amendment was seen as the weakest of the proposals aimed at restricting gun ownership; with it failing, the regulatory threat facing companies like Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR), Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) and Cabela’s (NYSE: CAB more »)
Gun Control Is Good for Gun Ownership

By Nate Wooley - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: ATK, SWHC, RGR

Increased efforts to control firearms are good for those who like guns.

Leaving aside that debate itself is a good thing, the very discussion spurs gun sales. That increases gun makers' profits and leads to higher share prices. That's why those who have invested in gun companies have spent the last several months seeing their portfolios increase in value. The over-the-top debate style of officials from the National Rifle more »
Is Now the Time to Jump Back Into Gun Stocks?

By Joseph Harry - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: OLN, SWHC, RGR

Whether you like guns or not, they seem to be selling like hotcakes. An estimated 2.2 million checks were conducted by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System last month -- which makes it the fourth consecutive month of requests over 2 million.

The two most popular publicly traded gun manufacturers are Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) and Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC). After a significant run-up earlier in more »
Now That Gun Control Has Failed, It’s Time to Buy Gun Stocks

By Salvatore "Sam" Mattera - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, SWHC, RGR

Yet another blow was delivered to proponents of gun control on Tuesday, when four Democratic Senators opted to break with their party and vote against expanding background checks for gun purchasers.

The bipartisan Manchin-Toomey amendment was seen as the weakest of the proposals aimed at restricting gun ownership; with it failing, the regulatory threat facing companies like Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR), Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) and Cabela’s (NYSE: CAB more »)
Will Gun Regulations Help Gun Makers?

By Tyler Wofford - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, DKS, SWHC, RGR

There is a lot of debate on what will happen with the gun-control issues. With the recent shootings, various politicians (both Republican and Democrat) have tried to crack down and regulate guns more than ever before. How would more regulations effect investments in gun manufacturers and distributors?

Many companies such as Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) (I will refer to it as Ruger), Cabela's (NYSE: CAB), and Olin (the more »
Is Now The Time To Jump Back Into Gun Stocks?

By Joseph Harry - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: OLN, SWHC, RGR

Whether you like guns or not, they seem to be selling like hotcakes. An estimated 2.2 million checks were conducted through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System last month-- which makes it the fourth consecutive month of requests over 2 million. The two most popular publicly traded gun manufacturers are Sturm, Ruger & Co. (NYSE: RGR) and Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC). After a significant run-up earlier in more »
Go Long Guns (SWHC) (RGR)

By Joseph Gelet - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: SWHC, RGR

<h5>Americans have never had to mourn such a loss of young lives as they have in the tragic, recent school shooting.</h5>

Gun makers were initially down on the news, as stricter gun laws would mean less potential customers.

But in December, sales of Assault weapons exploded at Gun shows, according to Reuters.

Prices for assault weapons have surged since the Connecticut shooting. At the Kansas City show, Jerome more »
3 Companies Threatened by Regulation

By Salvatore "Sam" Mattera - March 27, 2013 | Tickers: MNST, SWHC, RGR

When it comes to investing, it isn’t always as simple as looking at income statements. Some companies face bigger threats. The businesses of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST), Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger, & Company (NYSE: RGR) are all facing significant regulatory issues.

In the worst-case scenario, shares of these companies could fall as regulation curtails their business models. Yet, at the same time, these companies could offer value more »
The Gun Market and You

By Neal Sayatovich - March 26, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, SWHC

Many have been on edge recently with the new gun laws on the table in Washington. Some states such as Colorado are already working on trying to pass as many as eight new gun laws. Many people are flocking to local sporting goods stores in droves to secure weapons.

As a gun lover and owner myself, I have spent the past month and half buying enough ammo for a small more »
Sturm, Ruger: As Good as They Come

By William Bias - March 18, 2013 | Tickers: OLN, SWHC, RGR

Shareholders in gun manufacturer Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) have benefited greatly from the recent surge in gun demand driven by gun control and crime rate fears. Its stock price increased 45% over the past year beating the S&P 500 (see chart below). Looking at Ruger from the standpoint of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats should help you understand the direction of this company.

RGR Total Return Price data by more »
Gun Stock Earnings 5 Takeaways

By William Bias - March 18, 2013 | Tickers: OLN, SWHC, RGR

Recently, the two major gun manufacturers Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) and Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC), as well as chemical manufacturer Olin (NYSE: OLN) who makes Winchester ammunition, published their latest earnings reports. Five common themes affected these three companies.

Political catalyst

Gun control policies out of Washington D.C and fears of crime rate increases sent consumers into a panicked buying frenzy. The gun consumer asks, “If you can’t more »
The Rules Girl: Five Rules of Investing

By Kelly Whiting - March 11, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, AAMRQ.PK, BBRY, CCL, CMG, GILD, LEN, NFLX, PNRA, SWHC

When I was in my mid 20’s there was a popular dating book called The Rules. My bestie was a BIG fan. After another one of our relationships went sour, she loved to reference that book and muse over which rule had been violated. Luckily we outgrew that! But, I like to think that it gave me the foundation for my own personal “Rules” of Investing.

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North Korea's Threats Could Jump The Economy

By Dominic Milan - March 8, 2013 | Tickers: ^DJI, ^IXIC, SWHC

Although the morality of another war is wrong and the majority would vote against it. War does bring a short term economic growth. If things do not shape up quick we could be seeing another war followed by a booming economy and then another small crash. North Korea does not pose any real threat to our nation as a whole, but it is enough to scare the public into buying more »
Is This Smith & Wesson's Last Stand?

By Leo Sun - March 6, 2013 | Tickers: SWHC, RGR

Gun maker Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) is an iconic brand in America. Founded in 1852, the name simultaneously conjures up images of the Old West and Dirty Harry. While most people know Smith & Wesson for its classic six-shot revolvers, times have changed. Assault rifles and high capacity magazine pistols - similar to those used in recent high profile shootings - are becoming a larger part of its portfolio.

Yet the recent threat more »
Is there Money to be Made in Weapons?

By Ash Anderson - March 3, 2013 | Tickers: OLN, SWHC, RGR, TASR

Whether you like it or not, gun sales are at an all-time high in the United States and they are continuing to grow. Ammo is flying off of store shelves too; the companies that are making it are having a hard time keeping up. As an investor, think about buying into these trends. They show no sign of stopping and the government is going to ban guns outright -- but even more »
Long Shots & Pot Shots

By T. M. Loyd - February 27, 2013 | Tickers: SWHC, RGR, TASR

Despite living in a hunting state, I've never been a great fan of firearms. Still, I have respect for the skill and craftsmanship involved. With firearms yet again in the headlines, guns and ammo have taken on a greater political dimension than ever before. Unfortunately, when politics get involved stocks can suffer unduly.

Don't fret, there is a silver lining: when headlines bring a stock lower than its more »
Gun Investments: A Moral Dilemma?

By Greg Bartlett - February 19, 2013 | Tickers: CAB, SWHC, RGR

Last week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel asked six mutual fund companies to sell off stock holdings in gun manufacturing companies Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) and Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC). City officials in other major cities around the U.S. have considered taking similar action in addressing gun holdings in their pension funds. With gun violence taking center stage after the Newtown, CT tragedy, it’s tempting for many investors more »

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