Smith & Wesson to Split off into its Own Firearm Company

By Chris Eger

Smith & Wesson, a name which officially vanished as a company in 2016, is going to stand on its own feet again (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
American Outdoor Brands Corporation announced Wednesday that they intend to split their operation and let S&W stand on its own again.
The historic firearms company, originally founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in 1852, changed its name to AOBC in 2016 after a suggestion from board members that was approved by stockholders. Now, as noted by the company in a press release this week, the current Board of Directors has unanimously approved splitting the company into separate AOBC and S&W entities with the latter focused on firearms. This will allow AOBC to focus on outdoor products and accessories.
Brands under AOBC will include Caldwell, Crimson Trace, Wheeler, Tipton, Frankford Arsenal, Lockdown, BOG, Hooyman, Schrade, Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial, BUBBA, UST, and LaserLyte. Meanwhile, S&W will license brand their accessories through the company as well. James Debney, current President, and CEO of AOBC, will continue in that role.
As for the rebooted S&W, they will include not only the iconic 167-year old Smith & Wesson and its associated M&P and Performance Center brands but also Thompson/Center Arms,

Source: Guns.com