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Rifle shooters, if your New Year’s resolution involves shedding some pounds from your favorite precision rigs without sacrificing accuracy, the latest from Rifle Shooter magazine

The first M16 rifles to hit the muddy battlefields of Vietnam arrived in late 1962, not as the battle-tested icons we know today, but as

Palmetto State Armory just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026 with the Sabre-25 .308 rifle, and it’s packing features that scream built for the

Ruger just dropped a bombshell at SHOT 2026 with the American Gen II Scout, a rifle that’s not chasing the trendy M4 clones, bloated backcountry

Blaser Group’s announcement of their lineup for the 2026 Dallas Safari Club Convention—kicking off February 6-8 in Dallas—is a masterclass in blending German engineering precision

Savage Arms just dropped a bombshell on the bolt-action world, expanding their legendary Model 110 platform with six fresh cartridges that were previously unavailable in

Blaser Group’s announcement of their 2026 Dallas Safari Club Convention lineup is a masterstroke for precision rifle enthusiasts and the broader 2A community, spotlighting two

Zastava Arms is turning heads at SHOT Show 2026 with whispers of importing the beastly M85 in 300 Blackout, surplus Yugoslav Tokarettas, and—hold onto your

Winchester Repeating Arms kicked off 2024 not with flashy new unveilings, but with a stealthy power move: substantial upgrades to its SXR2 semi-auto shotgun, Ranger

Bergara just turned heads at SHOT Show 2026 with the debut of their Cima Pro and Platinum Stalker rifles, pushing the envelope on lightweight precision

Black Rain Ordnance, the Arkansas-based AR-15 wizards who’ve been cranking out reliable, customizable black rifles for years, just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show: their

LWRC just dropped some serious upgrades to their IC MKII and IC-9 platforms at SHOT Show 2026, and if you’re in the 2A space, this

Browning’s latest reveals at their annual product showcase are a masterclass in blending timeless design with modern firepower innovation, and gun enthusiasts are eating it

Imagine a rifle that takes the battle-proven bones of the AK-47—forged in the fires of World War II and refined through decades of global conflict—and

Troy Industries didn’t just show up to SHOT Show 2026—they stormed the gates with a lineup that’s redefining tactical versatility and pushing the boundaries of

Franklin Armory has always been at the forefront of pushing firearm innovation while dancing right up to the edge of regulatory lines, and their new

Olympus Arms, the innovative Montana outfit behind the long-stroke gas-piston Vulcan rifle that’s been turning heads for its rugged reliability and AK-inspired ergonomics, just dropped

Steyr Arms is dropping a precision rifle bombshell just in time for SHOT Show 2026: the SSG M1 A2, an evolution of their legendary bolt-action

Panzergrenadier Battalion 122 in Oberviechtach just took delivery of the Bundeswehr’s first batch of G95 rifles, a milestone in Germany’s shift from the aging G36

Imagine stumbling upon a booth at SHOT Show 2026 that’s buzzing with whispers and sidelong glances, like you’ve just uncovered buried treasure from across the

Henry Repeating Arms just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show, unveiling a lineup of 2026 rifles that scream innovation and unapologetic American pride—from the stealthy

In the ever-evolving world of precision rifles, Bergara’s B14² Crest Carbon in 7mm PRC stands out as a game-changer for serious shooters who demand sub-MOA

Ruger’s just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026 with the Harrier rifle line, and if you’re a blue-collar shooter who’s tired of premium AR-15s

Shadow Systems, the Texas-based innovators who redefined the Glock platform with their precision-machined slides, optics-ready frames, and buttery-smooth triggers, just dropped a bombshell at SHOT

Imagine walking the floor at SHOT Show 2026 and stumbling upon a booth that’s basically yelling British invasion—American style. Murdoch & Co. just dropped the

Wilson Combat just dropped a bombshell at SHOT 2026 with their new Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR), a precision beast chambered in .223 Wylde and crowned

Three Texas law enforcement officers—two shot directly and a third struck by shrapnel—took rounds from a cold-blooded homicide suspect in Corpus Christi on Friday afternoon,

Protests are flaring up again in Minneapolis after federal officers shot an armed man on Saturday, as FOX News reported live from the scene. This

Federal agents in Minneapolis just put down an armed protester who thought rioting was a license to play cowboy, and the aftermath is pure chaos—rioters

Harrington & Richardson, the retro rifle arm of Palmetto State Armory, just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026 with a fresh lineup of ultra-rare

Over at the IWI booth at SHOT 2026, the Israeli Weapons Industries crew didn’t just trot out the usual suspects—they unleashed a trio of game-changers

Palmetto State Armory’s booth at SHOT Show 2026 was a magnet for enthusiasts, living up to its reputation as a hub of affordable innovation and

Bushmaster just dropped a game-changer at SHOT 2026: the BA-30 straight-pull rifle, a .308 powerhouse built on a beefy large-frame AR platform. This isn’t your

Kaliber Tech just turned heads at SHOT Show 2026 with their KT10 Longbow, a gas-operated semi-auto beast chambered in scorching cartridges like 6.5 PRC and

Ruger’s SHOT 2026 booth was the epicenter of controlled chaos—a testament to why they’re the Swiss Army knife of American firearms manufacturing. With a lineup

Last year at SHOT 2025, the firearms world buzzed with the announcement that South Korean powerhouse SNT Defense was planting its flag stateside, promising to

Legacy Sports International is turning heads at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas (January 20-23) with their HOWA SUPERLITE HS Precision Gen 2 rifle—a featherweight

AirForce Airguns and Rapid Air Worx just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026, unveiling an expanded lineup that’s set to redefine precision airgunning for

Smith & Wesson just dropped a game-changer with the M&P FPC in 5.7x28mm, blending the pistol-caliber carbine’s folding convenience with the high-velocity punch of a

Bond Arms, the Texas-based wizards of derringer innovation, just dropped a bombshell that’s got lever-gun lovers and AR enthusiasts buzzing: the LVRB lever-action rifle. Chambered

CVA just dropped a game-changer for single-shot fans with the new Scout XP and XP-SB series rifles, plus the compact Scout XP pistol—proving that simplicity

Franchi is cranking up the heat in the bolt-action rifle arena with two fresh additions to its Momentum Elite family for 2026, and they’re laser-focused

Palmetto State Armory just dropped a bombshell with the AXR Series, a fully modular rifle platform that’s poised to redefine affordability and customization in the

Barrett Firearms, the kings of big-bore precision, just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026: a shrunken MRAD that’s finally making multi-caliber modularity practical for

Christensen Arms has long been the gold standard for precision rifles that punch way above their weight class, blending featherlight carbon fiber barrels with unyielding

Imagine dropping a rifle that’s lighter than your average Thanksgiving turkey—4 pounds flat—and still packing the punch to ethically harvest game at distance. Weatherby’s new

Henry Repeating Arms just dropped a bombshell on the firearms world with their revamped lineup, spotlighting the Protector and Provider rifles and carbines under the

It seems like every year, a new cartridge is released; some make sense and are destined for glory, while others fade into obscurity faster than

The story of the .25 Creedmoor kicks off over a century ago, around 1915, when Savage Arms dove headfirst into the wild world of wildcat

Building a custom rifle has long been the holy grail for enthusiasts chasing that perfect blend of precision, portability, and personalization—enter PNWILD’s Savage 110 Ultralight

Last January, I penned a piece heralding the dawn of the Golden Age of the Precision Rifle—a moment when cutting-edge ballistics, modular chassis systems, and

Palmetto State Armory’s Sabre Lancet .50 BMG project just dropped a tantalizing update from SHOT Show 2026 previews, and it’s a masterclass in listening to

Palmetto State Armory just dropped some serious heat at SHOT Show 2026 with fresh intel on their Sabre Bolt-Action Rifle—a Remington 700-pattern beast that’s redefining

Palmetto State Armory just dropped a bombshell update at SHOT Show 2026 on their JAKL 2.0 project, and it’s not what many in the 2A

Palmetto State Armory just dropped a bombshell at SHOT Show 2026 with the PSA Sabre Mixtape Vol. 3, chambered in the hard-hitting 8.6 Blackout cartridge

In the ever-evolving world of AR-10 platforms, Springfield Armory’s SAINT Victor 7.62 with its 20-inch barrel is positioning itself as the Swiss Army knife of
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has launched short-barreled rifle (SBR) variants of its PC Carbine, 10/22, and Ruger American Rifle Generation II. These compact models
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has launched the Scout models as the latest addition to its Ruger American Rifle Generation II lineup. Designed for versatility,

Legacy Sports International is pulling out all the stops at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas, giving the firearms world a sneak peek at their

Sturm, Ruger & Company just dropped a bombshell for compact rifle enthusiasts: short-barreled versions of the PC Carbine, 10/22, and Ruger American Rifle Generation II.

AirForce Airguns just dropped a game-changer at SHOT Show 2026 with the Tex-Rex® Brush Gun in .510 and .457 calibers—a compact beast packing a 16-inch

Remington Ammunition is charging into SHOT 2026 with a powerhouse lineup that spans centerfire rifles, shotguns, handguns, and even rimfire options—expanding fan-favorite lines while unveiling

Imagine walking into the chaos of SHOT Show Range Day, where the air crackles with gunfire and the scent of fresh brass hangs heavy, only

Imagine hauling a bolt-action rifle through rugged backcountry terrain where every ounce counts, and you’re packing just 4 pounds of pure precision in .308 Winchester.

Bergara is cranking up the heat at SHOT 2026 with a duo of rifles that scream versatility for the serious hunter and 2A enthusiast: the

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has long been the holy grail for 2A enthusiasts hunting affordable, authentic surplus rifles like the M1 Garand and M1

KelTec has always been the mad scientist of the firearms world, churning out designs that make regulators sweat and enthusiasts grin like kids in a

Stenzel Industries’ SAK-21 isn’t just another AK clone—it’s a bold American reinvention of the Kalashnikov legend, unveiled a few months back and stealing the spotlight

Auto-Ordnance just dropped a game-changer at SHOT Show 2026: a .22 LR Thompson Lightweight Carbine that packages the iconic Tommy Gun swagger into an affordable

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing just dropped a patriotic bombshell with their limited-edition America 250 Series, cranking out exactly 500 collectible beasts to honor the United States’

Henry Repeating Arms, the lever-action legends who’ve been cranking out American-made classics for decades, just dropped some exciting news from SHOT 2026 that’s got 2A

Imagine the crack of a single, perfectly placed round echoing across the Nevada desert at SHOT Show 2026’s Industry Day at the Range—fired not by

Beal Rifle Co., the veteran-owned powerhouse out of Fort Worth, Texas, is gearing up to drop a commemorative rifle at the 2026 Black & Tan

The IWA Pavilion at SHOT Show 2026 is shaping up to be a global firepower showcase, packing 23 exhibitors from eight countries into booth #11245.

Imagine stepping back to a sun-drenched Saturday on Grandpa’s farm, the air thick with the scent of fresh hay and gun oil, as you plink

Savage Arms has just dropped a bombshell on the firearms world with the unveiling of the next-generation Model 110, breathing fresh life into one of

Bergara just dropped a gem into their Premier Series with the Platinum Stalker, a hunting rifle that nails the sweet spot between old-school elegance and

Savage Arms just dropped a bombshell on the bolt-action world with the next evolution of their iconic Model 110—the longest continuously produced platform in American

Weatherby just unleashed a game-changer for backcountry hunters and ultralight enthusiasts: the Mark V Backcountry Capra, boldly claimed as the lightest production bolt-action rifle ever

Retay, the Turkish powerhouse behind some of the most wallet-friendly shotguns shaking up the market, just dropped a pair of .22 LR bolt-action rifles that

SDS Arms is turning heads at the 2026 SHOT Show by unveiling their full Spandau Arms lineup, a bold move that’s got the firearms world

Remington Ammunition is cranking up the quiet revolution with three new subsonic rifle loads set to drop in 2026, a move that’s got 2A enthusiasts

Imagine the SCAR, that battle-hardened icon of special forces lore, evolving yet again—not as a mere refresh, but a full rebirth. FN America just dropped

Strike Defense Group is storming SHOT Show 2026 with a full-spectrum assault on innovation, unveiling waves of modular weapon systems, serialized firearms, performance accessories, and

FN America just pulled the curtain back on the next evolution of the SCAR platform, and it’s not just a refresh—it’s a full-throated response to

FN just dropped a bombshell on the firearms world at South Carolina’s Sawmill Training Complex, unveiling a next-gen SCAR platform that’s been re-engineered with over

Georgia’s own CVA, long a powerhouse in affordable muzzleloaders and now a darling of the bolt-action crowd with their centerfire Cascade line, just dropped a

Killer Innovations is cranking up the heat at SHOT Show 2026, planting their flag at Booth #70929 to unveil the game-changing 2110 and 2115 AR

Tim Dillon, the battle-hardened firearms industry veteran with over 40 years under his belt, just stepped into the CEO role at BERSA USA—a move that’s

CVA, long known for their budget-friendly black powder and centerfire rifles that punch way above their price point, just dropped a bombshell for rimfire enthusiasts:

Nevada’s Franklin Armory just dropped a bombshell on the firearms world with the Prevail line—a bolt-action rifle series billed as the world’s first Total Round

KRISS USA just dropped a stunner with the Gen 3 Vector Two-Tone edition, exclusively through Lipsey’s, blending that iconic futuristic silhouette with a sleek factory