Arcus Hunting, LLC, USA Manufacturer of Tink’s and Dead Down Wind, is proud to announce a new licensing partnership with Smith & Wesson®, a globally recognized leader in firearm manufacturing and personal protection. Through this agreement, Arcus Hunting will develop, manufacture, and market a new line of Smith & Wesson-branded personal defense sprays, including Pepper Spray and Bear Spray products, set to launch in Fall 2025.

Designed for both everyday self-defense and backcountry protection, the upcoming line will deliver the trusted performance and quality long associated with the Smith & Wesson name. Arcus Hunting, known for its innovation and expertise in scent control and outdoor products, will apply the same standard of excellence to this new category.

“Our management team has a successful history working with the team at Smith and Wesson and our companies share the ability and desire to continue to build legacy brands that were created, developed, and manufactured in the USA,” said Jody Agnew, President/CEO at Arcus Hunting. “Arcus Hunting will continue to leverage its USA manufacturing capabilities to allow our amazing retail partners to have a reliable and sustainable supply chain.”

"We are thrilled to partner with Arcus Hunting to bring our trusted brand to the bear spray and pepper spray market through this licensing agreement. This collaboration opens exciting opportunities to deliver innovative, high-quality safety products, proudly manufactured in the USA, to our customers, reinforcing our commitment to empowering outdoor enthusiasts with confidence and peace of mind," said Vince Perreault, Director of Brand Marketing.

The full product line will be unveiled later this year, with availability at leading retailers and online beginning Fall 2025.

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 bowhunting and archery consumables and accessories category. Under its brands, Tink’s®, Dead Down Wind®, Ramcat® Broadheads, Trophy Taker® and Rack One, Arcus markets and manufactures a range of leading deer lures, attractants, scent control products, broadheads, and archery accessories. For more information about these brands or products, please contact Arcus Hunting at marketing@arcushunting.com or 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