[Form 4] Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) – Form 4 filing dated 07/01/2025

The filing reports insider transactions by Bruce T. Pettet, a director of the company. On July 1 2025 he acquired a total of 6,106 shares of common stock, all at a stated price of $0, via three separate grants:

• 1,328 restricted shares that vest on the date of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
• 1,992 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert to common stock on May 30 2028.
• 2,786 RSUs that convert to common stock on July 1 2030.

Following these grants, Mr. Pettet’s directly owned position stands at 6,106 shares. No derivative securities were reported, and no dispositions or sales occurred in this filing.

The transaction code is “A” (grant, award or other acquisition) for each line item, indicating the shares were awarded rather than purchased on the open market. The filing is made on behalf of a single reporting person and was signed by an attorney-in-fact on his behalf.

Positive

• Director equity grant increases insider ownership by 6,106 shares, enhancing alignment with shareholder interests.
• No shares sold; transaction consists solely of acquisitions, eliminating concerns of insider selling signals.

Negative

• Minor dilution: issuance of new shares, while immaterial (<0.04% of shares outstanding), slightly increases share count.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Director received 6,106 new shares via equity awards; no sales, minimal dilution, neutral-to-slightly-positive alignment.

The Form 4 shows a routine equity grant to Director Bruce Pettet: 1,328 restricted shares plus 4,778 RSUs split between 2028 and 2030 vesting dates. Because the awards carry a zero dollar acquisition price, there is no cash transaction—only potential share dilution. The size is modest relative to Ruger’s ~17 million shares outstanding, so the dilution impact is immaterial (<0.04%). From a governance perspective, stock-based compensation can better align director incentives with shareholder interests. No red flags such as accelerated vesting or large immediate sales are present, keeping the market impact limited.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Standard board compensation grant; encourages alignment, no governance concerns detected.

The staggered vesting schedule—2026, 2028 and 2030—encourages longer-term engagement by the director. Filing accuracy is supported by attorney-in-fact signature and inclusion of standard Rule 10b5-1 language. Because there are no simultaneous dispositions, the grant signals continued affiliation rather than exit planning. Overall, the filing is routine and not materially impactful to shareholders.

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 CT 06890

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025

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

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

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

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	07/01/2025		A		1,328(1)	A	$0	1,328	D
Common Stock	07/01/2025		A		1,992(2)	A	$0	3,320	D
Common Stock	07/01/2025		A		2,786(3)	A	$0	6,106	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 2026 Annual Meeting.

2. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on May 30, 2028.

3. The restricted stock units vest and convert to common stock on July 1, 2030.

	/s/ David J. Muhlenberg, attorney-in-fact	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Sturm, Ruger (RGR) shares did Director Bruce T. Pettet acquire on July 1 2025?

He acquired 6,106 shares in total—1,328 restricted shares and 4,778 RSUs.

What is the vesting schedule for the newly granted RSUs to Bruce T. Pettet?

1,992 RSUs vest on May 30 2028 and 2,786 RSUs vest on July 1 2030.

Did the Form 4 report any insider sales by Bruce T. Pettet?

No. The filing lists only acquisitions (transaction code "A") and no dispositions.

What is Bruce T. Pettet’s total direct ownership after the reported transactions?

His direct beneficial ownership is 6,106 shares of RGR common stock.

Is the transaction part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The form includes the standard checkbox reference, but does not indicate the transactions were under a 10b5-1 plan.