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First Ever “Bedded Action” AR-15 Sub-MOA Athena Rifle $1,799 – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 26, 20203/8″ Thick Combat Knife Has Lifetime “PRY” Warranty – Hoffner Knives SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 26, 2020When it comes to knives, a lifetime warranty is very often a bunch of bunk. If you break it, the company is just going to say “well a knife isn’t made to pry off such and such,” and you will be out of luck. I reached a point in life where I refuse to carry [...]
5.11’s A.T.L.A.S. Boots Transform For Heavy Duty & Off-Duty – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 26, 20205.11’s A.T.L.A.S. boots are intended to manage extreme weight changes as operators and first responders around the world don their heavy gear each day. The All-Terrain Load Assistance System family of boots and shoes is thoughtfully designed from the adjustable torsional rigidity to the bi-component midsoles and the double-stitched construction. And they do it in a low-drop design.
Eberlestock Goes Big… Really Big: Hercules Duffel – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 25, 2020Eberlestock is known to produce some of the best outdoor gear on the market. I am sure this trend will continue with their newest release: the Hercules Duffel.
Revolver+Rifle = Heritage’s Rough Rider Rancher ($297)- SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020Heritage Manufacturing has made a name for itself producing cowboy-style single-action revolvers for a lower price point than almost any other gun maker. Now they’re offering that same basic concept but in a rifle configuration: the Heritage Rough Rider Rancher.
The Long-Awaited Glock 44 .22 LR is Here! – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: November 21, 2023The G44 is already shipping to dealers, so they should be on the shelves when you read this. MSRP is $430, with the street price expected to be around $360-370.
Turnkey Optic for SIG P365 XL: The NEW Romeo Zero – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020If you are looking for a micro-reflex sight for a sub-compact pistol, look no further. SIG has released their new Romeo Zero, with either a 3 or 6 MOA dot.
Meet Kriss Vector, Now Chambered in .22 LR – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020There are 2 models available, one is a braced pistol and the other is a rifle. Kriss calls them the Vector 22 SDP-SB and Vector 22 CRB respectively. The only difference between the two is the length of barrel and forend, as well as the pistol having an SB Tactical SBX-K brace vs. a rifle stock.
Kelty Tactical G2G 4-6 Person Squad Tent – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020Heralded for their durable tent offerings, Kelty jumps into the tactical world with its G2G 4-6 Person Tactical Squad Tent.
NSSF: Governors Eager for Firearms Business – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020“The difference is in many states … gun-manufacturers are tolerated if at all, whereas in the South – they are embraced,” Gov. Hutchinson explained.
Global Archery: Dodgeball with Bows and Arrows – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020On a mission to change the way the world views archery, Global Archery is dodgeball with bows and arrows.
10mm ‘No Moonclips’ Single Action Revolver – Cimarron Badboy – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 23, 2020For handgun hunting the 10mm rocks. It is much more manageable than a .44 Mag, and it shoots flatter at longer distances, so the required holdover is less as targets get further away.
FightLite’s Modern AR Ranch Rifle – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Amongst the many categories of guns the “ranch rifle” is a classic. It’s gotta be light and slim with a short barrel, but it’s also gotta work every time you take aim. Whether you’re plinking at the range or taking aim at coyotes on the back forty, FightLite’s SCR carbine fits the bill.
LIVE LOOK at the New Alien Pistol from Laugo Arms – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020It’s tough to find anything truly innovative in the firearms industry these days, but the Alien Pistol from Laugo Arms has done it. We published an exclusive review earlier this year of this innovative handgun, but now we have our first live look from SHOT Show 2020’s Industry Day at the Range.
The Best Flipper Knife I’ve Seen: The Aphex from Boker – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Boker USA just released their latest high-end flipper, the Aphex. A design collaboration with Lucas Burnley.
A 50 Cal Rifle Shipped to Your Door: AirForce Airgun’s Texan .50-CF – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Because this is an air rifle, it is not constrained by the laws surrounding firearms, which means that there are no age restrictions and you can have it shipped to your front door. Also, sound moderators are not under the ATF’s watchful eye; allowing you to have an airgun suppressor shipped to you with no wait time!
Go Old School: Taurus Releases New 3” Defender, Eight-Shot .22 Revolver – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Wheel guns are just as cool as ever, and Taurus just released two models sure to please any old-school aficionado—no matter his/her age.
SCCY’s Optic-Equipped DVG-1RD Stiker Pistol is Under $400 – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020SCCY is a Florida, USA manufacturer who has made a big splash with their affordably priced handguns in the last few years. Now they’ve launched a new striker-fired model, the DVG-1, and it’s available with optics standard.
Badlands Pyre Jacket & Bib – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Badlands expands upon its innovative line of Adaptive Coloration Technology with the deigned-to-perform-in-cold-weather Pyre Jacket and Bib.
Remington’s 700 CP: 2,400 FPS Outta A Chassis Gun w/ a 12.5-Inch Barrel – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Remington sources indicated that velocities in the 2400 fps range were possible even with the 12.5” barrel, making this a solid option for hunting.
A PEQ-15 for your Pistol! SureFire’s XVL2-IRC – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020While SureFire makes some amazing equipment for the US Military, they haven’t forgotten about us civilians. This year at SHOT Show 2020 they have introduced the XVL2-IRC, a pistol mounted visible and infrared light/laser module.
Savage’s Renegauge Shotgun: Shut Up and Take My Money! – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020“We’ve been working on the design for about four years,” Kelley said. “We are super happy with how it turned out. This gun has a ton of value shooters will appreciate.”
Action Target: AR500 Without Breaking The Bank – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 22, 2020Action Target has made the satisfaction of shooting AR500 steel more accessible with their affordable new Legion Target system.
Shooting the World’s Lightest Machine Gun: The Ultimax 100 MK8 – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020This light machine gun is exactly that: extraordinarily lightweight. Coming in at only 11 pounds, it is extremely manageable to carry around and claims to be the world’s lightest machine gun. The Ultimax 100 MK8 fires from a non-reciprocating, open bolt and puts 5.56x45mm NATO down range at a rate of 400-600 rounds per minute with extremely light felt recoil.
ProTech’s New Lineup of Automatic Knives – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020ProTech knives are well known for their high-quality automatics. This year at SHOT Show 2020, they’re debuting three new knives. The Malibu button lock flipper, Strider Operator SnG, and a collaboration with Arcform featuring the automatic version of the popular Slimfoot.
5.7mm Goes Mainstream with the Ruger-57 Pistol – Shot Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020When Ruger announced their new Ruger-57 handgun late last year, the firearms industry took notice. The 5.7x28mm cartridge isn’t what you’d call “mainstream.” But Ruger’s decision to jump into the 5.7 game has sparked a renewed interest in the little bottleneck, and we stopped by their booth at Shot SHOW 2020 to see it for ourselves.
YEET Cannon! Hi-Point $200 YC-9 Pistol – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020While the Hi-Point C-9 pistol has remained largely unchanged for years… …at SHOT Show 2020 they have jumped into the 21st Century! Introducing the YC-9, or as it’s more affectionately known, the Yeet Cannon.
Your Beloved Scope Deserves Zeiss’s New Rings w/ Bubble Level – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020Zeiss’s new Precision Rings have a built-in bubble level to help your shot arrive on target. Plus, all the quality and refinement you’d expect from Zeiss.
All That And More: The Vortex HD Gen III 1-10×24 – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020If you are familiar with the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6, and have found yourself wanting a little more magnification on the top end, this is your year.
Full-Auto Speeds on Your Ruger 10/22 & Compatibles! Franklin Armory’s BFSIII – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: January 21, 2020The 22-C1 is designed for Ruger’s 10/22 chambered in .22LR, and it could be even more fun than its predecessors. We went to Franklin Armory’s booth at SHOT Show 2020 to check it out.