Vortex Optics released its Fall/Winter apparel collection from Barneveld, WI, featuring the Ridgeway Hunt Vest with stretch fabric and DWR finish, new blaze orange options, and the "Pride of the Prairie" design for upland hunters. The collection also includes new Vortex logo wear and species-themed t-shirts and caps.
EchoCore Suppressors' Sector 5.56 Full Size maintains its No. 1 ranking among 5.56 suppressors in the Silencer Summit's consolidated testing results following the 2026 evaluation. The suppressor's top position is based on Shooter's Ear LEQ dBA measurements, which evaluate acoustic energy over time to reflect real-world sound exposure. EchoCore Suppressors products are distributed exclusively through Silencer Shop and its nationwide dealer network.
EchoCore Suppressors' Topo 22 earned second place in the .22LR suppressor category at the 2026 Silencer Summit and maintains its No. 2 position in consolidated all-time rankings. The titanium suppressor, manufactured using advanced DMLS additive technology, is distributed exclusively through Silencer Shop and its nationwide dealer network.
Team Ruger's Lauryl Akenhead earned High Lady and placed 21st overall at the 2026 WI Barrel Maker 2.0 precision rifle competition in Tomah, Wisconsin, using her Ruger American® Gen II rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor. Akenhead's performance demonstrates the reliability and accuracy of the American Gen II platform in demanding match conditions.
SIGHTRON ambassadors Adam Migel and Jeremy Pepin placed 1st and 3rd respectively at the 2026 Pyramyd Air Cup Gunslynger competition held at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Both competitors utilized SIGHTRON's S-TAC 1-6x24 AR1 Riflescope, praising its precision and reliability in the fast-draw, bracket-style competition.
EchoCore Suppressors will exhibit at the 2026 NTOA Law Enforcement Operations Conference & Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, August 30-September 4, alongside Silencer Shop. The company will showcase its premium suppressor lineup, including award-winning Sector 5.56 models, to support law enforcement professionals and tactical officers.
UNIT Solutions, an Ohio-based manufacturer of the UNIT4 Training Rifle and UNIT9 Training Pistol, ranked No. 358 on Inc. Magazine's 2026 Inc. 5000 list with 967% three-year revenue growth. The non-lethal training systems company also placed No. 13 among manufacturing companies and No. 11 among Ohio companies.
A Rasmussen survey reveals declining gun control support among likely voters, with 79% of Democrats favoring stricter laws versus 29% of Republicans. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms notes the timing coincides with upcoming Supreme Court cases on assault weapon bans brought by the Second Amendment Foundation.
Remington Ammunition has expanded its Subsonic Rifle ammunition lineup with three new offerings: 360 Buckhammer, 308 Win., and 45-70 Govt., now shipping to dealers nationwide. These precision-engineered loads are designed to run clean, quiet, and reliably below the speed of sound when paired with suppressors.
Federal Ammunition has expanded its American Eagle rifle product line with a new 6mm ARC, 110-grain Total Metal Jacket load designed for AR-15 platforms. The ammunition offers low recoil and high accuracy for long-range shooting and is now shipping to dealers nationwide.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), founded in 1974 by Alan M. Gottlieb, marks 52 years of legal action defending constitutional rights. SAF has participated in over 260 lawsuits and secured landmark victories including the McDonald v. City of Chicago Supreme Court decision, with two assault weapons ban cases currently awaiting Supreme Court oral arguments.
Jeff Foxworthy joins host Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his comedy career, hunting roots, and passion for whitetail deer hunting. The episode, presented by Spandau Arms in partnership with Folds of Honor and Cigars International, explores Foxworthy's journey from stand-up comedy to hosting hunting programs like Tecomate Whitetail Nation.
EchoCore Suppressors' Sector 5.56 Compact earned fifth place in the Silencer Summit's consolidated 5.56 suppressor rankings. The compact suppressor, available through Silencer Shop, combines advanced DMLS additive manufacturing with proprietary XCR technology to deliver exceptional suppression in a 5-inch, 12.9-ounce package.
Orion Wholesale, a leading distributor in the hunting and shooting sports industry, announced the Sig Sauer MPX Coyote, a factory-direct exclusive available only through their dealers. The new configuration features a Coyote Cerakote finish and is available in limited quantities.
BERSA USA announced the launch of its B-Series suppressor line, comprising four models: B9, B22, B556, and B762. Built from premium materials including titanium and stainless steel, the suppressors are user-serviceable and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, with MSRPs ranging from $500 to $900.
Hornady is expanding its A-Tip Match bullet lineup with two new offerings: a 6mm 120 gr. bullet with a ballistic coefficient of G1: .675, and a 30 Cal. 177 gr. bullet designed for PRS Tactical Division competition. Both bullets feature Hornady's precision-machined aluminum tip technology for enhanced stability and reduced drag.
Auto-Ordnance unveiled the Thompson T1ABTG, a striking .45 ACP semi-automatic carbine featuring a matte black steel receiver with polished titanium gold accents. This custom 1927A-1 model includes premium American walnut furniture, a 16.5-inch finned barrel, and dual 20-round magazines, shipping now at $2,981 MSRP.
MDT is introducing a limited Rattlecan ODG edition of the Oryx Bipod with matching accessories and expanding the LSS GEN3 Chassis System to include a Remington 700 long action CIP base in right-hand configuration. Both products will be available August 25, 2026, through MDT dealers and mdttac.com.
Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, has added the CZ P-10 C Ported COA handgun to its lineup. The compact pistol features an optics-ready design, ported barrel and slide, and ergonomic controls. Alex Peña from CZ-USA and Dan Siegler from Zanders highlighted the model's performance and reliability for dealers.
Bear & Son Cutlery, based in Jacksonville, Alabama, has introduced a new Carbon Steel 2-Blade Folding Knife featuring 1095 carbon steel blades and Genuine India Stag Bone handles. The Model C565 is priced at $119.99 and includes a leather sheath.
Ammunition Depot, one of the nation's largest online ammunition retailers, launched AmmoVault, a new ammunition reserve and storage service. The service allows shooters to build reserves starting at $5 with no membership or storage fees for active accounts, featuring secure storage, insurance, and free shipping on qualifying orders of $199 or more.
Beretta expands its APX A1 family with the APX A1 Ported, featuring a precision ported barrel and slide system, oversized controls, and a factory optics-ready slide available in FDE and OD Green. The pistol is designed for enhanced control and faster follow-up shots with an MSRP of $629.
Walther Arms, Inc. will exhibit at the Nation's Best Sports Fall Semi-Annual Market August 24–27, 2026, in Oklahoma City. The event brings independent sporting goods retailers together with vendors to showcase products including Walther's Performance Duty Pistol series and other firearms and accessories.
This is Rangemaster’s “Drill of the Month” – a piece that has become a part of our feature rotation. It is part of that company’s monthly newsletter. As always, start slow before trying to progress. If you’re not familiar with use of the holster – especially from concealment – and, not familiar with the most dangerous thing you’ll do at the range, putting the gun into the holster – seek education first. You can shoot the whole thing from low ready, just to see how you do. The Rangemaster instructors travel. Check the website.
Throughout 2026 we will be running a Drill of the Month in each edition of the newsletter. The goal is help motivate folks to get to the range and actually shoot their defensive weapons, and to have some fun in the process. Each month we’ll post a drill or a short course of fire. You are encouraged to go to the range, shoot the drill, and then post your thoughts and a photo of your target on the Rangemaster Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rangemaster/.
- And now to the drill of the month:
3 Second Standards, Hit Factor Version
Last month we shot the 3 Seconds Standards, Version 2.0, using the 3 second time limit. This month we’ll give you a chance to see just how well you can perform these fundamental defensive skills at your own best speed. Use a timer and record the time for each stage. Once all the stages have been fired, calculate the total points on the target. Add the times for all stages. Divide the points on target by the time it took to complete the process for your score. Since a perfect score on the time limit version would be 150 points in 15 seconds, your par score is 10. Your goal is a final score of 10 or higher.
All stages are fired at 6 yards. Use any RFTS-Q5 or Q-6 target, or an IDPA target. If using the IDPA, 10 points in the head box or in the -0 circle, 5 points in the C zone, 0 points for the D zone. On our (Rangemaster) targets, score 10 points for all hits in the 8” circle or head ring, 5 points for all others.
Draw from concealment and fire 4 rounds to the body.
Start at Ready, gun in dominant hand only. Fire 3 rds
Start at Ready, gun in non-dominant hand only. Fire 2 rds
Start at Ready, fire 2 rds to the chest and 1 rd to the head. Do this stage twice.
You fired 15 rounds total, for 150 points possible. Points divided by time = score. Par score is 10. Your goal is a score higher than 10.
I recently shot this cold and scored all 150 points, in a total time of 8.73 seconds, for a final score of 17.18. Here is my target:
– Tom Givens, Chief Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services
