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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 24, 2000
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STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-10435 06-0633559
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut 06490
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 259-7843
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Exhibit Index located on page 4
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 24, 2000, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that William B. Ruger has retired from his position as Chairman of the Board of
Directors, Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board of
Directors has appointed William B. Ruger, Jr. to succeed him as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ruger will remain with the Company as Chairman
Emeritus and a director.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. dated October 26, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Erle G. Blanchard
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Name: Erle G. Blanchard
Title: Vice President
Date: November 6, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. dated October 26, 2000.
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