Ruger director receives new stock awards

STURM RUGER & CO INC director Bruce T. Pettet received new stock-based compensation awards.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 05:08 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STURM RUGER & CO INC director Bruce T. Pettet received new stock-based compensation awards. On May 27, 2026, he was granted 1,778 shares of common stock at no cost, described as restricted stock that will vest on the date of the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting. He also received 1,185 restricted stock units that will vest and convert into common stock on May 27, 2029. After these awards, his reported direct holdings in common stock were 10,569 shares in one line and 8,791 shares in another, reflecting different award groupings.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,963 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Pettet Bruce T.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,185	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,778	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,569 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting.
2. F2. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,778 shares Restricted stock units grant: 1,185 units Holdings after first grant: 10,569 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock grant 1,778 shares Common Stock grant on May 27, 2026 at $0.0000 per share

Restricted stock units grant 1,185 units RSUs granted May 27, 2026 at $0.0000 per share equivalent

Holdings after first grant 10,569 shares Total common shares following the 1,778-share award

Holdings after second grant 8,791 shares Total common shares following the 1,185-unit RSU award

Transaction code A Indicates grant, award, or other acquisition of securities

Exercise/vesting price $0.0000 per share Both awards reported with no purchase price

Key Terms

restricted stock, restricted stock units, vests, convert to common stock, +1 more

5 terms

restricted stock financial

"The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

restricted stock units financial

"The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vests financial

"The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting."

convert to common stock financial

"The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029."

Annual Meeting regulatory

"The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting."

A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did RGR director Bruce T. Pettet report?

Bruce T. Pettet reported receiving two equity awards in Sturm Ruger common stock. He was granted 1,778 restricted shares and 1,185 restricted stock units, both at no purchase price, as part of his director compensation on May 27, 2026.

How many Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares did Bruce T. Pettet receive in this Form 4?

He received a total of 2,963 common share equivalents. This includes 1,778 shares of restricted stock and 1,185 restricted stock units, which convert into common stock when they vest on their respective future vesting dates.

When do Bruce T. Pettet’s new restricted Sturm Ruger shares vest?

The 1,778 restricted shares of Sturm Ruger common stock vest on the date of the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting. Until vesting, they are subject to forfeiture conditions typically tied to continued service on the board of directors.

When do Bruce T. Pettet’s Sturm Ruger restricted stock units convert to common stock?

The 1,185 restricted stock units vest and convert into Sturm Ruger common stock on May 27, 2029. At that time, assuming vesting conditions are satisfied, he will receive an equivalent number of common shares without paying an exercise price.

Did Bruce T. Pettet buy or sell Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares in the market?

The Form 4 shows grant or award acquisitions rather than open-market trades. Transaction code A and a price of $0.0000 per share indicate stock-based compensation awards, not purchases or sales on a stock exchange.

What are Bruce T. Pettet’s reported Sturm Ruger share holdings after these grants?

After the May 27, 2026 grants, one transaction line shows 10,569 common shares held directly, while another shows 8,791 shares. These figures reflect his direct ownership tied to each respective equity award line in the filing.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pettet Bruce T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC

ONE LACEY PLACE

(Street)

SOUTHPORT CONNECTICUT 06890

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STURM RUGER & CO INC [ RGR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	05/27/2026		A		1,185	A	$0	8,791	D
Common Stock(2)	05/27/2026		A		1,778	A	$0	10,569	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock vests and becomes exercisable on the date of Company's 2027 Annual Meeting.

2. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 27, 2029.

	/s/ David J. Muhlenberg, attorney-in-fact	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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