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American Outdoor Brands company history timeline

2000

Saf-T-Hammer, a manufacturer of firearms locks and other safety products, purchased the company with the intention of incorporating its line of security products into all Smith & Wesson firearms in compliance with the 2000 agreement.

2001

On May 11, 2001, Saf-T-Hammer Corporation acquired Smith & Wesson Corporation from Tomkins plc for US$15 million.

2002

On February 15, 2002, the name of the newly formed entity was changed to Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation.

2014

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced in December 2014 that it was paying $130.5 million for Battenfeld Technologies, a Columbia, Missouri-based designer and distributor of hunting and shooting accessories.

2016

In August 2016, Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation bought Crimson Trace, a laser-sight manufacturer, for $95 million and Taylor Brands, a tool and knife maker, for $85 million.

2017

The name change took effect on the first business day of 2017.

In 2017, firearms accounted for 86% of American Outdoor Brands's revenues, and the company shipped 420,000 long guns.

2019

On November 13, 2019, American Outdoor Brands Corp. said it would split into two companies: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., which would retain gun sales, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

2020

In January 2020, American Outdoor Brands replaced CEO P. James Debney following allegations of misconduct.

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