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Not Worth The Headache: Vista Outdoor May Dump Its Gun Brands By Aaron Smith CNN (4/30/18) Vista Outdoor, a manufacturer of guns and ammunition, said on Tuesday that it could divest from its gun brands, prompting a steep decline in stock price. “Vista Outdoor is exploring strategic alternatives, which include potentially divesting the remaining Sports Protection brands, Savage/Stevens firearms, and Jimmy Styks [paddle boards,]” said the company, in a statement provided to CNNMoney. “We will begin the process immediately, but will take the time necessary to make prudent decisions.” Vista said that it’s “potentially” selling its Savage brand of shotguns and…