SHOT Show 2025 is in the rearview mirror, and we have lots of new offerings hitting the firearms market this year. Shotgun manufacturers kept pace with everyone else, debuting several exciting new designs, as well as new versions of old favorites. We trooped the exhibit hall floors all week and
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group recently dropped its latest holster system for EDC or time in the field. The 1791 Pathfinder Chest Holster brings a versatile system ofr hunters, campers, hikers, pilots or anyone needing quick, unobstructed access to their handgun in an emergency. 1791 Pathfinder Chest Holster The Pathfinder Chest
Saying that the American AR rifle market is “full” would be an understatement. Every major gun company on earth builds an AR, and with numerous small niche builders in the mix, you find yourself in an ocean of ARs. Even among this vast collection, some rifles truly stand out. Recently,
Muzzle devices. We love them when we need extra muzzle control, but we hate them when we have to stand beside them or shoot indoors. Being beside a rifle equipped with a muzzle device can shake your fillings loose. A company that feels our pain is Strike Industries. Well known
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently selected the Streamlight ProTac HL-X tactical light for its agents. Streamlight partnered with Tactical Express, LLC, as a distribution partner, to deliver the lights over a five-year contract. The ProTac HL-X delivers up to 1,000 lumens and features multi-fuel capability with USB rechargeable
Unlike any other subject, teaching dangerous or even lethal force carries a responsibility like no other topic. In addition, students in these courses could be called on to use the information provided within hours. This is a serious dose of reality and a reminder that lives can be at stake.
SHOT Show 2025 did not disappoint with new and exciting products. The desire to bring innovation and creativity to the market was not lost on participating companies, especially in the optics category. I zeroed in on red dots and searched the floor to see what companies had to offer. In an
Caracal just released a new bolt-action rifle platform, one engineered for precision for military, law enforcement and avid sportsmen. The Caracal CSR 308 Bolt-Action Precision delivers accuracy in a .308 design, worth of competition or duty. Caracal CSR 308 Bolt-Action Precision Caracal built the CSR 308 to exceed NATO and
There are countless interesting items to be seen at the SHOT show each year, from unique rifles and handguns to backpacks and other related gear. One item that I particularly enjoy searching out is new suppressors. I am a fan of all things quiet and a walk through the miles
