There’s no doubt that Missouri is one of, if not the most, pro-gun states in the nation. I mean, this is a state that took sanctuary status for the Second Amendment and enshrined it into law via the Second Amendment Preservation Act. Unfortunately, that law was overturned by the courts, which cited the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. (Cool, now do immigration sanctuary laws, guys.)Now, the state is once again considering how to bulk up its protections for the gun rights of Missourians, while trying not to cross the line where the law gets smacked…
Regional organizations unite to strategize on Second Amendment defense The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) is organizing the first-ever New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Castle of Knights in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The event brings together six regional Second Amendment organizations: Connecticut Citizens Defense League, Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League, Gun Owners of Maine, New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Rhode Island 2nd Amendment Coalition, and Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. Conference chair Holly Sullivan, who serves as CCRKBA Director, explained the strategic thinking behind the regional approach. “We wanted to create…
The Florida Department of Health’s officials have released an update on a measles outbreak at a university. There have been 46 confirmed cases of measles across Collier County from January 1st to February 7th. Fifty-seven students at Ave Maria University are quarantined, so far, as the school works on providing free vaccinations to those who may want them. The vigorous campaign to vaccinate the masses is being promoted as a way to protect the community. Local fire departments are also working closely with health officials to hand out vaccines. Collier County has said that the majority of the Ave Maria University…
Most flipper knives require a bit of actual flipping to open the blade. But with the WEKnife Speedliner, a late 2024 introduction designed by Tashi Bharucha, it’s more like pulling a trigger. WEKnife sent me a Speedliner Flipper Knife with a titanium handle around the holidays. I hadn’t sought it out, but it arrived with a brief note of thanks and carried my name on the handle. I didn’t think much of reviewing it until now, a couple of months later, as it has really earned a spot in my daily rotation. While the Speedliner seemed to garner a lukewarm…
New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment…and unconstitutional gun control. How is a state, with a population of just over two million people, always the vetting ground for gun control zealots’ bright ideas? Before legislation is handed over to legislators in “un-gun friendly” states like California, Illinois, New York and Washington, it always seems like gun control groups like Michael Bloomberg backed Everytown, or Giffords use New Mexico as a beta-test to see how much “they” can get away with before ending up arguing before SCOTUS. Under the abysmal “leadership” of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the answer to violence committed…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas, TX — GunsAmerica, one of the longest-operating online firearms marketplaces founded in 1997, today announced its 2026 Best of SHOT Show Industry Impact Awards, recognizing products introduced at SHOT Show 2026 that are positioned to shape dealer ordering patterns and consumer purchasing interest in the year ahead. After four days on the show floor and participation in six range events, the GunsAmerica editorial team — comprised of competitive shooters, instructors, hunters, and legal professionals — evaluated hundreds of new product introductions through hands-on testing, manufacturer briefings, and extended editorial review sessions. “These selections reflect more than…
As I make my way around a hairpin left, a 30-degree slope enters my vision. Undeterred, I turn on X-mode and start to ascend. The Dunlop Grandtrek all-terrain tires momentarily slip and strain as I climb. But the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland dutifully marches up the grade, greeting me with a stunning vista of rolling hills and avocado farms beneath me as the cobalt Pacific Ocean wafts in the distance. With 8.4 inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and nearly 400 pound-feet of torque to play with, the bZ Woodland makes ventures like this comfortable. And, thankfully, I only…
New Mexico’s legislature is supposed to adjourn at noon on Thursday, and the next 48 hours are going to be a chaotic rush to move bills before the deadline. Gun owners and FFLs in the state got a small bit of good news early Tuesday morning, when a House committee delayed a vote on SB 17, but it’s still far too soon to declare victory. The House Judiciary committee didn’t take up the sweeping gun ban and gun dealer bill until late Monday evening, and after about an hour of discussion decided to hold off…
In the quiet countryside of Polk County, Florida, long-range steel targets ring out past 500 yards and sometimes far beyond. According to a report from Gulf Coast News, civilians are training in what some describe as “military-style” skills at facilities like Bone Valley Industries, where retired Air Force two-star Gen. Rick “RB” Mattson is now a co-owner. What used to be considered an impressive 500-yard shot, Mattson says, is no longer unusual. Modern rifles, optics, and training have expanded civilian capability dramatically (don’t we know it!). Sharing the same grounds is another company, Barrel & Hatchet, owned in part by…
SHOT Show 2026 brought no shortage of medical gear, but the ReadyMed Hybrid stood out for its modular approach to concealed medical carry. I spoke with Jefferson at the Snakestaff booth to break down how this hybrid IFAK is designed to fit into everyday carry. A Modular Hybrid IFAK Platform The ReadyMed Pro is a hybrid IFAK built for both inside-the-waistband and outside-the-waistband use. The system allows the end user to configure a medical loadout based on comfort, environment, and personal preference. Inside the waistband, the kit can carry a magazine directly attached to the unit, along with medical tools…
Smith & Wesson trims the fat and tunes what matters. Better sights, a cleaner trigger, and the same pocketable J-frame footprint make this a smart carry refresh. Meet the Ultimate Carry J-Frame: One Core, Four Flavors Smith & Wesson’s Ultimate Carry J-Frame revolvers refine the classic snub nose with brighter sights and a smoother double-action pull while keeping the traditional J-frame format intact. Rather than building four completely different guns for these Lipsey’s Exclusives, S&W built one core revolver and offers it in two finishes and two calibers. Shared Features That Matter On The Street Every Ultimate Carry model uses:…
SilencerCo S98 is a lightweight, eccentric 9mm handgun suppressor built from fully welded titanium and designed to keep sights unobstructed. The S98 has been teased for over a year, and SHOT Show 2026 marks its official public debut. SilencerCo positions it as a modern rethink of the Osprey concept, built the way the company wanted from the start. The result is a sealed, ultra-light suppressor focused on simplicity, fast mounting, and low visual obstruction. Overview and Design Intent SilencerCo also built the S98 as an eccentric suppressor, meaning the bore sits below the shooter’s line of sight. That profile keeps…
IBI Deuce 2.0 rimfire action brings adjustable headspace, a full Remington 700 footprint, and competition-focused upgrades to Rimfire PRS shooters. That design focus stood out on the SHOT Show 2026 floor. International Barrels Inc., now operating as IBI Precision, built the Deuce 2.0 to compete. The result is a rimfire action aimed squarely at competitive shooters who want flexibility without custom-gun headaches. A Full-Size Rimfire Action Built for Competition IBI Precision has spent seven years building precision barrels in Canada, competing directly with names like Bartlein and Krieger. The Deuce 2.0 marks a deeper move into complete actions. It uses…
SHOT Show 2026 put Foundation Outdoors in front of a wider audience, but the company is not new to freeze-dried food. Based in Salt Lake City, Foundation has spent more than a decade in the freeze-dried industry as a large-scale co-manufacturer. The team reports producing more than one million meals for other brands before launching products under its own name. Foundation Outdoors soft-launched its brand two years ago and pushed into retail distribution last summer. The company currently focuses on independent retailers, with placement in more than 40 stores across the West Coast and Midwest. Made-in-USA With Clean Labels Foundation…
The new ICON line from Primos Hunting isn’t about filling gaps in a catalog. It’s a deliberate statement, released as Primos marks its 50th anniversary about where the company came from and how seriously it takes the role of a hunting call. These are not mass‑market noise makers. They’re premium instruments built for hunters who care about sound quality, craftsmanship, and longevity. You won’t find a Hoochy Mama here. Premium Materials, Chosen on Purpose Across the ICON line, Primos moved away from polyurethane and into premium acrylic and laminated woods. The difference isn’t cosmetic. Acrylic offers louder, sharper tones and…
Companion planting takes advantage of the symbiotic relationship that some plants have with each other when planted in close proximity. Symbiotic means the plants help each other in unique ways.This symbiosis could be the way plants help each other, protect each other, or provide other benefits like attracting pollinators or repelling insects or pests like mice and rabbits. It’s all about taking the time to think about how plants can be planted strategically for mutual benefit.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!The 3 Sisters ExampleAn ancient companion planting idea is defined as the…
The Nocpix MATE Ultra is a 1280 thermal clip-on with an integrated laser rangefinder and onboard ballistic calculator. Nocpix quietly teased the MATE Ultra at SHOT Show 2026, giving attendees an early look at a product that remains months away from release. The company has not announced pricing or a firm launch date. Even so, the feature set signals a serious push into the high-end clip-on thermal market. High-Resolution Thermal Sensor and Optics At the center of the MATE Ultra is a 1280×1024 thermal sensor running at a 60Hz refresh rate. That resolution places it at the top tier of…
Browning is expanding the Citori over/under lineup in a way that directly reflects how shooters actually use these guns. New 28‑gauge and .410 bore options join the line, and, more notably, Browning is offering true left‑hand Citori models, complete with left‑hand controls and stock geometry. It’s a rare move in the over/under world, and a meaningful one. Small Gauges, Full‑Size Expectations The addition of 28-gauge and .410 bore Citoris isn’t about novelty. These gauges continue to grow in popularity for upland hunting, skeet, and sporting clays, where lighter recoil and faster handling matter. Browning builds the sub‑gauge Citoris with the…
The Bergara CIMA Pro cuts weight and tightens tolerances by combining a skeletonized action with an autoclave-cured carbon fiber stock. A Step Beyond the CIMA CF At SHOT Show 2026, Bergara positioned the CIMA Pro as a clear step up from the CIMA CF introduced last year. The core concept remains the same: a lightweight, weather-resistant hunting rifle built for backcountry use. However, the CIMA Pro moves into Bergara’s Premier line and adds higher-end manufacturing processes. Instead of the B-14 action used in the CIMA CF, the CIMA Pro uses Bergara’s stainless steel Premier action. To offset the added mass,…
January is, in this line of work, usually pretty busy with various state legislatures coming back into session, filled with anti-gun fever dreams and pro-gun attempts at showing the other side what’s for. We usually get some stuff to talk about from both sides of the aisle, but for the most part, this year has been more about chaos in Minneapolis and absolute insanity in Virginia.Ugh.Luckily, nature is apparently healing, and so we’ve got something worth talking about that isn’t either of those. It seems the state of Missouri is really trying to boost its…
Black Rain’s Freedom Fighter AK keeps the soul of the platform and bolts on the upgrades shooters actually want, from a milled receiver to a folding stock that still runs, plus factory suppressor readiness. American Built, Milled Receiver, Real Rigidity The Black Rain Ordnance Freedom Fighter AK is a deliberate departure from legacy AK thinking. It preserves the AK platform’s core strengths while replacing outdated ergonomics with modern, American-made execution. At the heart of the Freedom Fighter is a milled receiver, manufactured in the United States. That choice immediately sets it apart from most stamped receiver AKs and gives the…
