Thomas Thacker has been named Chief Executive Officer of Azimuth Technology, effective January 12, 2026, succeeding co-founder Len Zaiser IV. Thacker, a firearms industry veteran with 30+ years of experience, previously served as Chief Operations Officer and held senior positions at Ammo Inc., Armalite, and FN America.
RetailBI released its December 2025 Firearm Sales Index showing a -16.4% decline for the month and -12.1% year-over-year decrease. The index, powered by Gearfire, provides retailers, distributors, and manufacturers with accurate new firearm sales data from over 2,000 U.S. retailers to guide production and inventory decisions.
North American Coating Laboratories (NACL) announced the launch of NACL Tactical, a dedicated division providing rugged optical coatings for defense and military applications. The division specializes in infrared coatings, anti-reflective coatings, and custom filters while advancing toward CMMC Level 2 compliance for cybersecurity.