Sturm Ruger (RGR) director Bruce Pettet buys 1,000 company shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STURM RUGER & CO INC director Bruce T. Pettet reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $39.89 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 7,606 shares, increasing his personal stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($39,890)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Pettet Bruce T.

Role null

Bought 1,000 shs ($40K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,000	$39.89	$40K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,606 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,000 shares Purchase price: $39.89 per share Shares owned after: 7,606 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 1,000 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $39.89 per share Price paid on 2026-05-14 transaction

Shares owned after 7,606 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after transaction

Net buy shares 1,000 shares Net buy direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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)
05/14/2026

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	05/14/2026		P		1,000	A	$39.89	7,606	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:

	/s/ David J. Muhlenberg, attorney-in-fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Bruce T. Pettet trade in Sturm Ruger (RGR) on this Form 4?

Bruce T. Pettet bought 1,000 shares of Sturm Ruger Common Stock in an open-market purchase. The transaction reflects a direct increase in his equity holdings as a company director.

At what price did Bruce T. Pettet buy Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares?

He purchased the 1,000 Sturm Ruger Common Stock shares at $39.89 per share. This reported price gives investors a clear view of the level at which the director added to his position.

How many Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares does Bruce T. Pettet now own?

Following the reported transaction, Bruce T. Pettet directly owns 7,606 shares of Sturm Ruger Common Stock. This figure shows his current disclosed stake after the 1,000-share open-market purchase.

Is the Bruce T. Pettet Form 4 transaction in Sturm Ruger (RGR) a buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows a buy transaction, specifically an open-market purchase. Bruce T. Pettet increased his holdings by 1,000 shares, with no sales or derivative exercises reported in this filing.

Does the Sturm Ruger (RGR) Form 4 report any derivative securities for Bruce T. Pettet?

No derivative securities are listed for Bruce T. Pettet in this Form 4. The filing reports only a non-derivative Common Stock purchase, with derivative position data showing as empty in the summary.