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RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS

James E. Risch

RID · Senator

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On 2026-05-14, Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS" in the Senate.

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RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am proud to honor AllTerra Arms in Boise as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 2026. AllTerra Arms began in 2015 when Drew Foster took a pen, a napkin, and his engineering expertise and set out to correct the shortcomings he saw in traditional hunting rifles. His original idea to modify existing models quickly led to the patenting of Drew's own bolt action rifle designs. After 2 years of research, development, prototyping, and testing, Drew and his team created an outdoorsman's dream: a rifle that combines the precision of a benchrest rifle and the reliability of a hunting rifle. Drew's passion lies in the engineering process, and he is delighted to watch his work come to life in AllTerra's rifles. The business designs and manufactures everything in-house, where a commitment to quality and precision shines through. The AllTerra team continues working to perfect the rifle, a task large companies rarely take on. While their unique reinvention has come with challenges, it has also piqued interest and turned many heads in the industry. More than a decade later, Drew and the team pride themselves on never giving up and are confident that their experience and expertise will enable them to conquer anything, no matter what firearm they decide to redesign next. The team at AllTerra Arms is full of outdoorsmen who enjoy Idaho's public lands. They prioritize giving back to community organizations that support and maintain our lands for all to enjoy, including the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation, Safari Club International, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Congratulations to Drew and the AllTerra Arms team on being recognized as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 2026. Your dedication to excellence makes Idaho proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am proud to honor AllTerra Arms in Boise as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 2026. AllTerra Arms began in 2015 when Drew Foster took a pen, a napkin, and his engineering expertise and set out to correct the shortcomings he saw in traditional hunting rifles. His original idea to modify existing models quickly led to the patenting of Drew's own bolt action rifle designs. After 2 years of research, development, prototyping, and testing, Drew and his team created an outdoorsman's dream: a rifle that combines the precision of a benchrest rifle and the reliability of a hunting rifle. Drew's passion lies in the engineering process, and he is delighted to watch his work come to life in AllTerra's rifles. The business designs and manufactures everything in-house, where a commitment to quality and precision shines through. The AllTerra team continues working to perfect the rifle, a task large companies rarely take on. While their unique reinvention has come with challenges, it has also piqued interest and turned many heads in the industry. More than a decade later, Drew and the team pride themselves on never giving up and are confident that their experience and expertise will enable them to conquer anything, no matter what firearm they decide to redesign next. The team at AllTerra Arms is full of outdoorsmen who enjoy Idaho's public lands. They prioritize giving back to community organizations that support and maintain our lands for all to enjoy, including the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation, Safari Club International, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Congratulations to Drew and the AllTerra Arms team on being recognized as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 2026. Your dedication to excellence makes Idaho proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success. ____________________