SHOT Show Archives

It was sold as a simple, common sense, reasonable background check bill everyone could agree upon. And now—with a 90% approval rating!—the president tried selling it again. Manchin-Toomey is a check, plus a ban on gun registration. That’s a myth. Look behind the curtain.

LUX180, a new company launching at SHOT Show 2016, has developed a new way to light up the night. Designated model 34-36 this light is designed to remove all of the bulk associated with the traditional rifle mounted light while still offering powerful illumination at the push of a pad.

The Daka series of pouches is creating a lot buzz around the SHOT Show floor. Offered in three sizes (small, medium and large) the pouches are made of reinforced polymer fabric with permanent, impenetrable seals. They use genuine YKK AquaGuard zippers to keep water out or stop leaking contents from making a mess. They are 100 percent water resistant and completely submersible.

There is no shortage of AR-15 products at SHOT Show 2016. Walking down the aisles there are so many ARs they all start to look the same. As I entered the Rock River Arms booth I half-expected to see new versions of last year’s AR-15s and the crow I ate tasted great.

Wat’s new from Kel-Tec? How about a bullpup that may be 50 state legal. If you know Kel-Tec’s guns, you know that’s not typical. And there’s more news for you fans of the KSG.

New for 2016 is a remarkable product for your AR 15 style rifle. It’s called the LiNQ, you replace the standard pistol grip on your rifle then install the laser light module on your accessory rail. In the grip is the remote control for the light laser. The best part is no wires. The grip and light use wireless communication. This is done via the secure Crimson Trace developed LiNQ interface system.

No you are not reading the title wrong. Ruger is now manufacturing suppressors, and a great one at that.

There are knives, and then there are KNIVES! Brian Hoffner’s “Beast,” a radically rugged fixed blade, falls into that latter category.

Ultimate Training Munitions, UTM, has introduced a brand-new line of products designed specifically for the personal defense market with their Civilian Target Ammunition training system.

Remington is turning the big 200. It is not everyday that an American firearms company hits that number. Actually they are probably the oldest so there hasn’t been anyone else to hit the Bicentennial. So what do you do when you turn 2oo? Well Remington decided to make some guns, some special guns to mark the occasion.

At the SHOT Show last year, we ran across the DP-12, a double barreled pump. Standard Manufacturing is back this year with two semi-auto 12 gauge guns that are going to be just as impressive.

Many GLOCK owners have voided their warranties by milling the slides for red dots. Now the GLOCK 17 and 19 come in the MOS configuration. Optic ready GLOCKS? We think it is the best idea we’ve heard in a long time.

Now the maker of Omni-Hybrid Polymer AR-15 receivers has leveled their expertise using the very same technology to take on an American institution: the iconic 1911.

Kimber’s made big news this week with the launch of a revolver. The K6s is a genuine SHOT Show surprise, chambered in .357. This is a slim (if that’s possible) 6 shot DAO that will make a lot of wheel-gun fans very happy.

Range Day at SHOT is a chance for all of the media in attendance to get some trigger time with the new guns, but there’s more to see. S.O.G. was there with their tomahawks and knives–but that was just a tease. The real gem is their new line of backpacks.

Media Day at SHOT Show gives us the chance to check out some of the new guns that will be on display at the show this week. One of the new guns from IWI is a 300 Blackout Tavor. If you are looking for a hard hitting round, and one that runs great–even when suppressed–the 300 is a great choice.

Looking for an inexpensive gun that functions like some of the more expensive heavyweights? Check out the Girsan MC28. This new import has everything you’d want in an entry level gun–a genuine surprise.

Ever wonder what happens when you put 1,000 rounds through a rifle just as fast as you can? It isn’t pretty. Our man Jim Grant knows all too well. He’s put a Century C308 to the test. Check out the epic results and the stunning video.

Daniel Defense’s DD5V1 is available now. This .308 lives up to the well-earned reputation that has made Daniel Defense an industry leader. Check out our review.

What happens when the gunsmiths at Nighthawk revisit the classic Hi-Power? It would make old J.M. proud. This is one of the big stories for Nighthawk at this year’s SHOT Show.

As new silencers are hitting the market all the time, it’s hard to tell which is the quietest. I’ll bet a ham sandwich that the AAC Ti-Rant 45M is up near the top of the list.

Springfield Armory has a dedication to concealed carry. They’ve now taken that to the next level with the Crimson Trace Laser Guard. What do you get when you put a laser on a compact powerhouse like the XD-S? Even more speed and assurance. Read our review.

As SHOT Show 2016 approaches, we thought we’d take a look back at the top 5 stories from SHOW Show 2015. What were the most popular stories?

Looking for a new scope? Meopta makes some of the best. These are the clearest, most feature packed scopes out there. This Czechoslovakian glass maker sets the bar for quality, and they offer numerous configurations. Meopta is the company the other scope makers come to see at SHOT Show. Check out what’s new for 2015.

Probably the most enlightening conversation I had at SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada, was with Barry Covert, an attorney who specializes in Constitutional law, including the First and Second Amendments.

We got a chance to speak with IraqVeteran8888 at SHOT Show 2015. What a genuine dude! We talked about open carry and the constitutionality of NFA items.

Until recently, when I thought of an air rifle I usually pictured something akin to a BB gun and the little silver CO2 cylinders. I know there has been a history of bigger bore and more powerful air rifles. Lewis and Clark had one with them for example. But modern air rifles are pushing the envelop and the chronograph on what can be accomplished with compressed air and AirForce is leading the way.

The Troy PAR, or Sporting Rifle, is an odd gun. The pump action, AR inspired rifle has some exquisite engineering, and lives up to Troy’s reputation for quality and accuracy. And now they’re releasing the gun in other calibers. And if that isn’t up your alley, the little PDW just might be.

TrackingPoint makes rifles that don’t miss. It is a tremendous concept. Tag your target and pull the trigger. When everything lines up again, the gun will go bang, and whatever is down range is going down. How far do you want to shoot? And how much do you want to spend? TrackingPoint can handle both.