BlackRock discloses 1.3M Sturm Ruger (NYSE: RGR) shares in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,300,706 shares of STURM RUGER & CO INC common stock, representing 8.2% of the class as of the specified date. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 1,269,576 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,300,706 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing explains that these shares are held across certain BlackRock business units in the ordinary course of business, and that various underlying persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, with no single person holding more than five percent of the outstanding common shares. BlackRock also certifies that the position is not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Sturm Ruger.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

STURM RUGER & CO INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

864159108

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 864159108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,269,576.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,300,706.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,300,706.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: STURM RUGER & CO INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: ONE LACEY PLACE SOUTHPORT CT 06890
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 864159108
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1300706
(b)	Percent of class: 8.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1269576
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1300706
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of STURM RUGER & CO INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of STURM RUGER & CO INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	01/08/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

How many Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares does BlackRock report owning in this Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 1,300,706 shares of STURM RUGER & CO INC common stock in this amended Schedule 13G.

What percentage of Sturm Rugers common stock does BlackRock hold according to the filing for RGR?

BlackRock states that the 1,300,706 shares it beneficially owns represent 8.2% of the outstanding common stock of STURM RUGER & CO INC.

What voting and dispositive powers over RGR shares does BlackRock report?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 1,269,576 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,300,706 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Is BlackRocks ownership in Sturm Ruger (RGR) intended to influence control of the company?

No. BlackRock certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of STURM RUGER & CO INC.

Who ultimately benefits from the Sturm Ruger (RGR) shares held by BlackRock?

The filing notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from the common stock of STURM RUGER & CO INC, and that no one persons interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares.

What type of reporting person is BlackRock in this RGR Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock identifies itself as a "HC" (holding company) type of reporting person in the ownership cover information.