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Thursday, June 25, 2026  ■  Product News

Arcus Hunting and Smith & Wesson Launch New Line of Bear Spray Products

Arcus Hunting, LLC, manufacturer of leading outdoor brands including Tink's®, Dead Down Wind®, and Defend, is proud to announce the launch of a new line of Smith & Wesson® branded bear spray products for backcountry and outdoor protection made right here in the USA.

Distributed by Arcus Hunting under licensing agreement with Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., the new bear spray line delivers powerful, easy-to-deploy protection backed by one of the most recognized names in personal safety. Designed for reliability in critical moments, the products are engineered to help hunters, hikers, campers, anglers, guides, and outdoor enthusiasts stay prepared in bear country and remote outdoor environments.

The Smith & Wesson® Bear Spray lineup will include both 8oz and 14oz canister options, available with or without a protective carry sheath for convenient access in the field. The 14oz can features the furthest spraying effective range currently available on the market, reaching distances up to 45 feet, while the 8oz option delivers an effective range up to 40 feet.

"We are proud to partner with such an iconic brand and to have recently brought the Smith & Wesson® Pepper Spray line to market, continuing that momentum with our bear spray products while delivering reliable, high-quality protection proudly manufactured here in the USA." said Jody Agnew, President/CEO of Arcus Hunting.

The launch represents Arcus Hunting's continued expansion into personal safety and protection categories while leveraging its expertise in USA manufacturing, product innovation, and retail partnerships.

"Smith & Wesson has long stood for personal protection built on reliability and trust," said Vincent Perreault, Director, Brand Marketing at Smith & Wesson. "This launch brings that commitment to backcountry environments, giving hunters and outdoor users confidence in a solution designed to perform when it matters most."

The Smith & Wesson® Pepper Spray products are available in leading sporting goods retailers, outdoor retailers, farm and fleet retailers, and online channels.

ABOUT ARCUS HUNTING, LLC: Arcus Hunting, LLC is an acquisition and organic growth platform seeking to build a strong portfolio of leading brands in the hunting and outdoor consumables and accessories categories. Under its brands, Tink's®, Dead Down Wind, Defend, Defend by Tink's and Defend by Dead Down Wind, Arcus markets and manufactures a range of leading deer lures, attractants, scent control products, and personal and property protection products. For more information, visit arcushunting.com.

ABOUT SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality handgun, long gun, and suppressor products to the global consumer and professional markets under the iconic Smith & Wesson® and Gemtech® brands. The company also provides forging and machining services to third parties. For more information call (844)363-5386 or visit www.smith-wesson.com