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Gunmakers Coordinated With Retailers to Keep Gun Prices High, New Report Alleges
A new report alleges that gun manufacturers like SIG Sauer coordinated with retailers to enforce minimum advertised prices, preventing price competition and inflating profits. Retailer John Kielbasa faced supply cutoffs after lowering SIG Sauer gun prices, highlighting challenges for small businesses in the industry.
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