Old Saybrook, CT (January, 2022) – Traditions® Performance Firearms is pleased to announce Karl Ricker has joined the Traditions® team as Senior Product Development Manager. Ricker will be in charge of all new product development.

During his career, Karl has worked with industry leading manufacturers such as Thompson Center and Smith & Wesson. He brings to Traditions® 31 years of product development experience and an unparalleled dedication to hunting and shooting.

Of Ricker, President Tom Hall says “We are excited to have Karl on board with Traditions. With his vast knowledge of firearms and history in the outdoor industry, he will be an asset in leading product development. As the leader in the muzzleloading industry, continuing to bring forth innovation is paramount for Traditions and we welcome Karl to our team.”

Ricker says of joining the Traditions® team “I am truly excited to join the Tradition Firearms Team; a company who shares the same passion for the hunting and shooting industry, as I do, with a focus on innovation and quality.”

Known for their accurate, innovative, and dependable firearms, Traditions® has a reputation of providing quality firearms for over 35 years. A leader in the industry, Traditions® offers black powder rifles and pistols, cartridge rifles and revolvers, blank pistols, Build-It-Yourself rifle and pistol kits, and cannons as well as a full line of accessories and optics. Traditions® has long been the experts when it comes to muzzleloading and has continued to expand their line up to include a wide range of products. As hunters and shooters themselves, the Traditions® team remains focused on creating quality, innovative products that make time in the field enjoyable and strive to meet the needs of their customers.