Industry Day At The Range is an annual event held each year for the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. It’s a chance for firearm manufacturers, ammo companies and accessory suppliers to show off their wares in the context of sending rounds down range. It’s also a great chance to get a sense of what the trends will be for gun ...

Kimber is rolling out a new high-capacity 1911-style pistol, the 2K11. Available in both standard and target configurations, the 2K11 is chambered in 9mm as well as .45 ACP. The standard variant includes three magazines and a C&H optic-mounting plate designed for Trijicon RMR-footprint sights. For those with different sighting preferences, three other optic-mounting plates can be purchased separately. The ...

European American Armory and Girsan have just unveiled the new Girsan MC9 Disruptor X, a budget-friendly but performance-focused full-size 9mm polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol that sports an optics-ready slide and weight-reducing slide cuts. The Girsan MC9 Disruptor X is based on the original Girsan MC9 Disruptor 9mm pistol. The pistol is configured like many other polymer-frame, striker-fired pistols on the market ...

Smith & Wesson is bringing back three new classic revolvers to its catalog in 2025. These are the Model 10, Model 36 and Model 19, which also happen to be some of the storied company’s most famous revolvers of the 20th century. More importantly, this new brace of revolvers is being manufactured without the internal locking system that is found ...

Safariland, in coordination with Busch PROtective, is equipping Philadelphia SWAT—America’s oldest SWAT team—with the new FBI-DEA Certified AMP-1X lightweight ballistic helmets. The decision to procure the enhanced headwear came after officers attended a Safariland comparative shoot and witnessed the system’s ballistic protection, comfort and modularity. “This new helmet system, along with the protective face shields and accessories, will allow our ...

When dealing with firearms, safety should always be our most important consideration. For years now, when I work with classes, I tell them that they are all Range Safety Officers. As a rule, I don’t like clichés, but “If you see something, say something” really fits here.  For the beginners, it is often a case of not being familiar in ...

Military Armament Corporation has begun shipping its new 9mm MAC-5 and MAC-5K pistols, which are semi-automatic variants inspired by the classic Heckler & Koch MP5 design that utilizes a roller-delayed blowback mechanism. These models were first introduced at the SHOT Show 2024 held at the SDS/Tisas/MAC booth and are now available for purchase. The MP5 has earned a reputation as ...

When I first talked about the new Echelon 4.0C, I speculated that the “C” could interchangeably stand for “compact”, “carry”, “concealable”, etc. But now I realize that another adjective has to be put on the table for consideration — “colors”. What do I mean by that, exactly? The new Echelon 4.0C is now available in Desert Flat Dark Earth (FDE) ...

A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot in Iron County, Utah, in a case involving four suspects who believed the victim and her friend were stalking them. Investigators have uncovered evidence linking the suspects to the crime, including firearms and admissions of guilt. LISTEN TO THIS STORY CEDAR CITY, UT (3-minute read) — Authorities in Iron County have arrested four men ...

Check out a few of our highlights from the first day of SHOT Show 2025! Spandau S2  This is a sweet little package waterfowlers will appreciate—the Spandau S2. Delivering all the features and performance of a high-end inertia-driven shotgun, the S2 comes with a price tag anyone can afford. Dressed in Realtree Max-7 or APX, the 12-gauge comes at a ...