SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 20, 2003 STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 001-10435 06-0633559 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification of Incorporation) Number) Number) ONE LACEY PLACE, SOUTHPORT, CONNECTICUT 06890 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 259-7843 Page 1 of 4 Item 5. Other Events On June 20, 2003, the Company issued a press release regarding an update to stockholders and other interested parties on preliminary estimates for the second quarter ending June 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statement, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Description 99.1 Press release of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. dated June 20, 2003, regarding an update to stockholders and other interested parties on preliminary estimates for the second quarter ending June 30, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ THOMAS A. DINEEN ------------------------------------ Name: Thomas A. Dineen Title: Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Dated: June 23, 2003 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. dated June 20, 2003, regarding an update to stockholders and other interested parties on preliminary estimates for the second quarter ending June 30, 2003.