
Cadre Holdings to acquire Alien Gear Holsters in $10.3 million deal
Safariland’s parent company is buying Alien Gear Holsters and selected Tedder Industries assets for $10.3 million following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction.
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
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Safariland’s parent company is buying Alien Gear Holsters and selected Tedder Industries assets for $10.3 million following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction.


John Trull brings 25 years of shooting sports experience in operations, sales and product development to the chief executive role at the US trigger maker.


A modern rechargeable inspection light that combines pocket-sized portability with professional-grade performance

Leaha Thomas takes responsibility for commercial sales strategy, aftermarket growth and the customer solutions team at the Texas sight maker.

Every penny from sales of Vortex dog collars and leads in November goes to the United States War Dogs Association, which supports military working dogs.

The optics mount and plate maker has broken ground on a new headquarters in Bryan County, Georgia, as it expands its manufacturing base.


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The acquisition of Paragon Weapon Light Cleaner adds firearm maintenance products to the Georgia company’s accessories and machining business.

Olin has bought White Flyer Targets, North America’s largest maker of trap, skeet and sporting clay targets, and will run it alongside Winchester.