Colt is among the group of original professional bat dogs trained in the country, and, as a border collie, is the first ever of his breed, according to a DockHounds news release.

Czech gunmaker Colt CZ Group has made a cash-and-stock merger offer to Vista Outdoor , valuing the U.S. sporting and outdoor goods group's shares at a 16% premium.

With demand increasing for AR-15s, Colt told American Rifleman that it has resumed shipping its LE6920 carbines to commercial customers.