Winners Chosen for Performance, Engineering, Value, and Industry Impact

DENVER – The Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast, in partnership with Watchtower Firearms, has officially announced the winners of the highly anticipated 2025 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards. This special episode provides listeners with an exclusive into the industry’s most exceptional new products.

The awards represent the culmination of a year-long, comprehensive testing and evaluation process by Guns & Ammo’s expert editors and contributors. Products were judged across a wide range of categories, including Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Ammo, Optic, Technology, Holster, Suppressor, Innovation, and Red Dot of the Year. Each category winner was meticulously selected based on a strict set of criteria.

To be considered for an award, products were required to demonstrate excellence in engineering, outstanding durability, and intuitive operation. The evaluation also considered each product's overall contribution to the masses, its availability at retail, and its inherent value to the consumer.

The Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast offers listeners a unique opportunity to go beyond the pages of the magazine, highlighting details of the gear in the stories, as well as insight into the craftsmanship and personalities throughout the firearms community. Each episode features timely discussions, expert reviews, and interviews with industry leaders.

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