Henry’s 450 Bushmaster Lever Action: Big Bore “LASR”
This 450 Bushmaster Lever Action is a big-bore, straight-wall from the Lever Action Supreme Rifle (LASR) lineup.
Bushmaster’s Arm Pistol: the Colt IMP-221 and Then Some
The Bushmaster Arm Pistol was developed by Mack Gwinn from the USAF’s discarded Colt IMP-221. It’s an interesting weapon with a cool story.
ForgeLine Fieldwear: the Utility Series
This is ForgeLine Solutions Utility Series. It transitions gear from USSOCOM-grade like the Lost Arrow Project to badass performance apparel.
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SUBlime SUBcompact WML: Surefire XC3 Sub Pistol Light
The Surefire XC3 Sub handgun WML is a 1,000-lumen, 13,000-candela pistol light for positive target ID with subcompact handguns.
M640 Turbo: Surefire Scout Light Pro
The Surefire Scout Light series has been outstanding since the git-go. You'd be hard-pressed to find any of our crew that don't use one (or five) in some capacity of the other. SHOT Show 2026 saw the introduction of another model: the M640T Turbo Scout Light Pro WML....
SureFire SOCOM-4 Suppressor: RC4 for “Fighting Silent”
The first two cans in the SureFire SOCOM-4 series are the SOCOM556-RC4 and SOCOM556-MINI14; 6mm ARC and 7.62mm models are coming soon.
Diamondback Revolvers and Suppressors: SHOT Show 2026
These revolvers and suppressors indicate a quiet, yet bold expansion of the Diamondback brand. And while they’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, they’re moving and shaking in ways that are worth keeping an eye on.
Magne-Tech: Magnetic Scope Mounts (and More)
Joel Jacobsen, owner and founder, walks us through Magne-Tech’s precision magnetic mounts. Change a scope in seconds without losing your zero.
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A variety of fits for a variety of guns for a variety of optics for a variety of carry styles!
A variety of fits for a variety of guns for a variety of optics for a variety of carry styles!
5.11 Tactical “Low-Profile” Gear
A stop at the 5.11 Tactical booth at SHOT Show is always less about flashy product reveals and more about trajectory, indicating where the brand is heading and who it’s building gear for next.
Safariland Retention Holster Options: When Overkill is Just Right
The 6354RDSO and 6360RDS retention holster models are used here to compare some of the “retainiest” rigs available from Safariland holsters.
Running the Gamut: The Vertx Gamut Line Gets Even Better
The Vertx Gamut backpack series is what happens when a company actually listens to ten years of user feedback instead of just slapping a new zipper on an old design, calling it “Next Gen” and upping the price by another 99 bucks.
Hydration Holy Grayl: Ti Grayl Water Bottle
The Grayl GeoPress is great piece of kit for many reasons. This Grayl water bottle, though, is SO much more than *just* a water bottle.
Crye to Buy: Crye Precision at SHOT 2026
There were a number of new garments available from Crye Precision at SHOT 2026, most an evolution of previous Crye Precision G3 designs.
Spiritus Systems LV120, the “Squirtle”, and Tactical Rugby Shirts
X-Pac material, the new LV120 Spiritus Plate Carrier, the Mk6 Chassis, the Mission tactical rugby shirt, and the Squirtle.
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