Firearms News
Industry Resilience: Data, Law, and Operational Focus
As legal and operational challenges shift, range owners and industry members must balance data-driven management with active engagement in legal developments.
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Industry Insider
Industry Planning: The Late-Autumn Operational Shift
As October concludes, the firearm industry shifts from quarterly reporting to 2027 strategic execution, balancing trade show logistics with emerging tech.
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Industry Updates
Taurus Adds .380 Auto to the GX4 Carry Line
Taurus’s August announcement introduces a .380 Auto version of the GX4 Carry platform.
Industry Updates
Beretta Introduces the APX A1 Ported
Beretta’s August APX A1 announcement adds a factory-ported configuration with enlarged controls and an optics-ready slide.
Products: reviews & features
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Product Reviews
Bollé RUSH+ Clear Safety Glasses: Specifications and Fit Questions
A research-based look at the U.S. clear-lens, black/red RUSH+ configuration, its published features and the fit questions left for a real evaluation.
Product Reviews
Walker’s Razor Slim: The Low-Profile Electronic Earmuff
A closer look at Walker’s compact electronic earmuff, its replaceable battery format and the details that matter when comparing equipment.
Product Reviews
Pelican 1170 Protector Case: A Compact Kit, Carefully Planned
Interior dimensions, foam configuration and packing priorities put Pelican’s small Protector case into a practical equipment-planning context.
Buying Guides
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Buying Guides
Walker’s Razor Slim vs. Peltor Tactical 500: Compare the Whole Setup
A specification-based comparison of batteries, connections, fit and the questions a noise-reduction rating cannot answer.
Buying Guides
Pelican 1170 vs. 1200: Why Interior Shape Matters
Compare verified interior dimensions and foam configurations before choosing a small protective case for accessories or electronics.
Buying Guides
Prescription Protective Eyewear: Compare Three Fitting Routes
A practical checklist for integrated prescription protection, over-glasses designs and prescription inserts.
THE NATIONAL DIRECTORY
FIND GUN SHOWS NATIONWIDE
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Special Features
What a National Recreation Survey Can—and Cannot—Tell Us
A reader’s guide to dates, definitions and comparisons in outdoor-recreation data.
Shooting Sports
Champion and Hays Earn World Championship Silver in Changwon
Madison Champion and Ben Hays combined for silver and two Americas records in Para mixed team air rifle.
Hunting & Outdoors
Mastering the Administrative Logistics of Public Hunting
Success on public land requires more than field skills. Learn how to manage permits, lottery systems, and safety plans for a successful hunting season.
On the calendar
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Christensen Field
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Johnson County Fair Grounds
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Gun Show Spotlight
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Gun Show Spotlight
Gun Show Spotlight: Planning the October Tampa Visit
Verified dates, the Florida State Fairgrounds venue and practical questions to resolve before the October 17–18 public show.
Gun Show Spotlight
Gun Show Spotlight: Lewisville’s October 31–November 1 Weekend
An official-source visitor guide to the American Gun Shows event at NTX Arena, with clear limits on what has been confirmed.
Industry Interviews
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Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Pelican’s Protective-Case Origins
A source-based company profile connecting Pelican’s diving origins with the practical questions behind equipment protection.
Shooting Sports
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Champion and Hays Earn World Championship Silver in Changwon
Madison Champion and Ben Hays combined for silver and two Americas records in Para mixed team air rifle.
Shooting Sports
USA Shooting’s Fall Selection Results Set National Team Rankings
Rifle and shotgun fall selection concluded with combined results determining U.S. National Team places.
Shooting Sports
India Hosts Its First ISSF A Coaches Course
An advanced rifle and pistol coaching course opened in Faridabad on October 10 with 30 participants.
Firearms History
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Firearms History
Autumn Research: The Archive as Industrial History
As field seasons wind down, turn your attention to the archives. Explore how museum collections preserve the industrial and human history of firearms.
Firearms History
Beyond the Display: How Provenance Reveals History
Provenance records transform static artifacts into living history. Discover how archives connect firearms to the people who designed, built, and used them.
Firearms History
Cody Firearms Museum: Reading a Collection Beyond Model Names
The museum’s own collection and exhibit resources offer a starting point for exploring firearms as historical objects.
Gunfire TV
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Gunfire TV
Engaging with the Many Paths to Firearm Safety Series
Explore the Many Paths to Firearm Safety series, a resource from the NSSF and BJA designed to guide new and experienced owners in responsible storage habits.
Gunfire TV
Watchlist: Students Interpret the Burning of the Harpers Ferry Arsenal
A National Park Service video offers an introduction to how young historians tell a difficult local story.
Gunfire TV
Watchlist: David’s Story as a Starting Point for Discussion
How to use a dramatized safety narrative without mistaking it for a universal example.