Our Legacy & Vision

A Rich History,
A Promising Future

As the third generation leader of Weatherby, I am humbled to lead our family business into the next chapter as we continue to inspire the dreams of hunters and shooters. With Brenda by my side, I am blessed to work alongside an incredible team at our headquarters in Sheridan, Wyoming at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.

Together, we plan to preserve our legacy in the outdoor community as a premium brand, known for constant innovation, superior ballistics, and quality craftsmanship. With a rich history and a promising future, we plan to build off the strong foundation laid by my grandfather and father before me as we forge ahead.

We are so incredibly grateful for all of you who have supported us over the last 80 years. Our story is one that I am honored to be a part of and one that keeps us working hard in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers around the world.

– Adam Weatherby, CEO

Our Purpose

Weatherby exists to glorify God and enrich lives as we inspire the dreams of hunters and shooters.

Our Values

Built to Serve

Built to Serve

We lead with humility and put others first

Anchored in Integrity

Anchored in Integrity

We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Stronger Together

Stronger Together

We believe in the power of teamwork and community.

Driven by Precision

Driven by Precision

We pursue excellence with speed, focus, and efficiency.

Fueled by Grit

Fueled by Grit

We face challenges head on with relentless determination and resilience.

Inspired to Create

Inspired to Create

We think boldly and challenge the norm.

Committed to Growth

Committed to Growth

We strive to improve ourselves and our craft every day.

Rooted in Passion

Rooted in Passion

We take pride in our work and bring energy to everything we do.

Weatherby Opens

The smell of rich leather and gun oil greeted every customer stepping into Weatherby’s Sporting Goods in California, where the legend began. It wasn’t a big store, just 25′ x 70′, but it promised the beginning of something huge.

With a mind as fast as the cartridges he designed, Roy Weatherby relied on his trusty dictating machine to document his rapid-pace innovations. He was a stickler for detail with all of his notes, memos, ballistic data and photographs.

Opens First Retail Store on Firestone BLVD

Weatherby’s outgrew its space, and in 1951 relocated to Firestone Boulevard just around the corner from the old store. It housed the store, gun shops, offices and even a 100-yard underground rifle range. Sportsmen and women came from far and near to visit Weatherby’s.

The Mark V Action

Wanting a rifle that was a true extension of the shooter, Roy identified shortcomings in other bolt-action stocks. So he designed his own for exceptional fit, balance and identifiable style. With Weatherby’s hot cartridges, there came a need for a bolt-action capable of handling the magnum power. Behold, the Mark V® action. With up to nine locking lugs and “overbuilt” craftsmanship, the Mark V design remains the strongest bolt-action rifle today.

Weatherby enters the shotgun space

When Weatherby enthusiasts asked for a fast-pointing, smooth-swinging shotgun, Roy delivered with the first Weatherby over/under. Pumps and semi-automatics would soon follow, and today Weatherby shotguns are still revered for their dependability, fit and balance.

The Vanguard

For hunters loyal to non-Weatherby calibers, Roy didn’t want to leave them out of the family. So he introduced the Vanguard rifles chambered for some of the world’s most popular big game and varmint cartridges.

Ed Weatherby Takes Over

In 1983, Roy passed the Weatherby torch to his son Ed. In the decades to follow under Ed’s leadership, Weatherby grew in both Mark V and Vanguard offerings, including the newest Vanguard rifles with guaranteed SUB-MOA accuracy. In addition to rifles, Weatherby’s ammunition, semi-auto and pump shotguns, accessories and apparel continue to delight sporting enthusiasts worldwide.

Ed Relocates from Firestone to Central Coast of California

When Ed Weatherby moved the company from Firestone Boulevard in Southern California to the Central Coast, it was more than a change of scenery—it was the start of a new era. The relocation to Atascadero, and later Paso Robles, carried forward his father Roy’s legacy while giving Weatherby the room and energy to grow under Ed’s leadership.

Inside the El Camino Real showroom, visitors found proof of that transition: glass cases filled with engraved prototypes, racks of shotguns, and walls adorned with celebrity photographs and mounted trophies. More than a tribute to the past, the space reflected Ed’s vision—rooted in heritage but looking ahead—anchoring Weatherby in a community that would shape its future.

Mark V production moves back to USA

Ed Weatherby moves the production of the Mark V back to the United States.

Adam Weatherby Takes Over

In 2017, Adam Weatherby became President and CEO, bringing grit, vision, and innovation to lead the company into its next chapter. Building on his family’s legacy, he continues to push boundaries in the firearms industry while steering Weatherby toward new heights.

Weatherby moves to Sheridan, WY

Weatherby has a distinguished history to honor, and Weatherby aimed to start the next chapter in Sheridan surrounded by people and groups who protect our sporting heritage.

Model 307 is Released

The first NEW Weatherby bolt action centerfire rifle in over 50 years. Designed and tested in Sheridan, WY, the Model 307 was inspired by the people of the “307” area code. Model 307’s 2-Lug, fully cylindrical design was purpose built to accommodate the vast offerings of stocks, triggers, rails, mounts, and magazines that exist in the marketplace. Hunters and shooters can expect the same precision craftsmanship that Weatherby has delivered since 1945.