Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, received the Law Enforcement Supporter of the Year award from New York State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Lodge 100. The honor recognizes Imperato's decades-long commitment to supporting law enforcement through personal efforts and Henry Repeating Arms' "Guns For Great Causes" program, which has supported organizations including the National Fraternal Order of Police and National Fallen Officers Foundation.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) named U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) as its 2025 Legislator of the Year for his advocacy supporting firearm industry commerce, Second Amendment rights, and hunting. Cline championed the Hearing Protection Act, secured NFA tax elimination in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and sponsored legislation protecting industry access during government shutdowns.
The North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA), Silueteros.com, and Bayou Rifles Inc. announce the 2026 SK Lone Star Cup, a premier smallbore silhouette competition scheduled for June 6–7, 2026, at Bayou Rifle Club in Houston, Texas. SK Ammunition and Capstone Precision Group continue as title sponsors.
Federal Ammunition sponsored shooter Varick Beise won the Open Division Championship at the 2026 MagPul Texas 3-Gun Championships held April 10-12 at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, Texas. The event featured 10 stages with 150-200 rounds per platform in challenging hill country terrain.
Sturm, Ruger & Company Junior Team member Kaleb Klein won 11 divisions at the 2026 College National Championship in Talladega, AL, including dominating the Rimfire Rifle Iron Sight division with a score of 25.83 using his 10/22® rifle.
Connor Thigpen of Team Remington won the Open Doubles Championship and Open High All Around title at the Triple J Classic skeet competition in San Antonio, Texas. Remington teammates also excelled, with Alison Turner winning the Open 20-gauge event and multiple shooters earning spots on NSSA All-American Teams.
Connor Knapp, a Junior Team Ruger member, earned nine individual victories at the 2026 College National Championship in Talladega, AL, including first place in the Optics Rimfire Rifle division using his Ruger 10/22® rifle. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. celebrated Knapp's strong performance and demonstrated the reliability and versatility of their firearms.
Federal Ammunition congratulates Stuart Brown, Rocky Romo, Mark Vaillancourt, and Melissa Hinton on earning 2026 NSSA All-American Team honors announced at the Triple J Classic in San Antonio. Brown earned his 29th All-American honor, while Romo achieved Runner-Up finishes in multiple events at the premier skeet shooting competition.
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners including the American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed a supplemental reply brief in Brown v. ATF challenging the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short-barreled firearms and silencers.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed its reply brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Granata v. Campbell, challenging Massachusetts's ban on modern handguns. The plaintiffs, including FPC members and The Gun Runner, LLC retailer, argue the ban unconstitutionally violates Second Amendment protections.
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation announced a major legal victory as the Department of Justice requested dismissal of its appeal regarding the ATF's Biden-era "Engaged in the Business" rule. The preliminary injunction obtained by GOA, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch remains in effect.
RSR Group announces its 2026 Spring E-Show running April 21-24 as a virtual trade event featuring manufacturer booths, exclusive dealer specials, new products, and daily prize giveaways on www.rsrgroup.com.
Silencer Central launched "100 Days of Silence," awarding 200 suppressors over 100 consecutive days from April 17 through July 25, 2026, with a total prize value exceeding $200,000. The campaign features two daily giveaways with sponsors including Wilson Combat, Weatherby, Ruger, Kimber, and BANISH Suppressors, celebrating the elimination of the $200 NFA tax stamp.
Guns.com's Dealer Network achieved a 44% year-over-year sales increase in March, significantly outperforming the national 11.9% decline in firearm sales. The online marketplace partners with nearly 2,000 licensed dealers nationwide, with over 67% of 2026 sales benefiting small businesses and nearly 900 suppressor product listings from 60 manufacturers.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has promoted attorney Bill Sack to Senior Director of Legal Operations. In this role, Sack will oversee SAF's legal program, including litigation management, case tracking, and public education. Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Sack's coordination of outside counsel and legal program management during his tenure with the organization.
Hodgdon Powder Company marks the 50th anniversary of Pyrodex, the revolutionary black powder substitute introduced at the 1976 NRA Annual Meetings. Developed by Bob Hodgdon and Dan Pawlak, Pyrodex has become the most trusted propellant among muzzleloading enthusiasts, offering cleaner-burning performance and improved storage stability.
Night Fision, a premium sight systems and optics-mounting solutions manufacturer, is actively seeking U.S.-based export partners to expand distribution across international commercial, law enforcement, and military channels. Director of Sales Pat Murphy stated the company has seen steady global demand growth for its handgun sight systems and optic mounting solutions.
Dallas Safari Club is hiring a Membership & Volunteer Coordinator/Manager to lead recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies while coordinating the organization's volunteer program. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires experience in membership management, volunteer coordination, and a passion for wildlife conservation.
The NSSF praised Kentucky's legislature for overriding Governor Andy Beshear's veto of HB 78, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) Clarification Act. The bill establishes legal immunity for firearm and ammunition manufacturers and retailers against lawsuits arising from criminal misuse of lawfully sold products. NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane stated the override corrects the governor's decision to stand with gun control groups seeking to abuse courts through litigation.
Legacy Sports International announces the Howa Fence Line Series is now shipping, featuring standard and mini action models with three Cerakote coating options: Scorched Earth, Gray Light, and Prairie Reaper. The rifles include threaded barrels, muzzle brakes, and caliber options including the new 25 Creedmoor, backed by a lifetime warranty and sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.
Vortex has launched the Veil 400 Thermal Monocular, designed for hunters seeking accessible thermal technology with straightforward operation. Featuring 400x300 resolution, multiple color palettes, and backed by Vortex's VIP Warranty, the monocular offers practical performance for predator and hog hunting at an MSRP of $2,299.99.
Colt's Manufacturing Company has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Gold-level corporate partner to support legal initiatives safeguarding constitutional rights. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Colt's commitment to ensuring Second Amendment freedoms through courtroom battles across the country.
Heritage Manufacturing announces the expansion of its Rough Rider® revolver line with a new .32 H&R Magnum centerfire chambering, marking the first centerfire option for the iconic platform traditionally offered in .22 LR and .22 WMR.
Henry Repeating Arms has expanded its H1 rimfire lever-action platform with five new models including the H1 Western Rifle, H1 Western Frontier Rifle, H1 Sporter Rifle & Carbine, H1 Bandit Rifle, and H1 X Model. Available in .22 S/L/LR, .22 Magnum, and select .17 HMR configurations, the expansion represents the most significant release in the H1 platform's history.
Springfield Armory has launched the 1911 Garrison Target pistol in .45 ACP and 9mm with fully adjustable rear sights, forged steel construction, and match-grade barrels. Both models feature hot salt blued carbon steel, wood grips, and are priced at $999 MSRP.
Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, has added Check-Mate Industries products to its lineup. Check-Mate specializes in precision firearm magazines and components for military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters, with products now available for immediate shipment through Zanders' website.
COAST announced the launch of the WPH10R, a compact multi-purpose headlamp delivering 1,000 lumens and IP67 waterproofing. The versatile light functions as a headlamp, clip light, hat light, and magnetic work light, available now at coastportland.com for $39.99.
Barnes Bullets expands its Harvest Collection with nine new offerings for 2026, including a Straightwall series in .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .45-70 Government, and .450 Bushmaster, plus a Big Woods Bucks® edition partnership in .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield featuring Sierra Pro-Hunter® bullets.
Hi-Point Firearms unveils a versatile .30/5.56 multi-caliber suppressor at the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting in Houston. The additive manufactured suppressor features flow-through technology, supports multiple calibers, and is available in Titanium 64 or Inconel 718 options, made in Ohio with a lifetime warranty.
Check-Mate announced a collaboration with EAA Corp. and Girsan on the next-generation Witness2311® XXX Series pistols, featuring a newly engineered slim-profile magazine with 16-round capacity. The launch will be unveiled at the NRA Annual Meeting 2026 in Houston, with Check-Mate and EAA Corp. hosting a special event at Booth 3031 on April 17.
Beretta launches its Training Gear Collection debuting at booth #2623 during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, April 17–19 in Houston, Texas. Developed with elite shooters, the collection features performance apparel including the Sonoran Softshell Vest, Cloak 2L WP Jacket, Apollo Merino Hoodie, and Champion's Edge T-Shirt, designed for tactical shooters and competitive athletes.
EchoCore Suppressors' Topo 22 suppressor has been featured on the cover of On Target Magazine's 2026 Personal Defense issue, showcased mounted on an HK G36 .22LR platform. The titanium-constructed suppressor, available through Silencer Shop, represents a significant editorial endorsement for the brand's advanced rimfire suppressor design.
Fusion Firearms, known for custom 1911s and performance firearms, has expanded its distribution through Iron Valley Supply Co. The company offers Freedom Series 1911s and Liberty Series shotguns while maintaining its commitment to quality and detail.
Taurus USA has released a threaded barrel option for its 22TUC micro-compact pistol, a lightweight .22 LR firearm weighing just 10 ounces and made in the USA. The new variant maintains the platform's tip-up barrel design and 9+1 capacity while offering suppressed shooting capability for personalization.
Arsenal Inc. announces the SAM7SF-66, a milled AK rifle available in five furniture color options, featuring an enhanced aluminum side-folding stock with ergonomic cheek rest and QD points. The rifle comes bundled with Arsenal's Custom Hard Rifle Case featuring CNC-machined foam inserts and TSA-compliant locks for secure transport.
SDS Arms introduces the Spandau Arms S2 12-gauge 21" shotgun in TrueTimber Strata camo, featuring an inertia-operated system, Benelli/Mobil choke tubes, and fiber optic front sight. Designed for turkey hunting and spring season, the shotgun combines lightweight handling with reliable performance and customization options.
Taurus USA introduces the GX2 TORO, adding optics-ready capability to its proven GX2 platform at the same accessible price point. The new model features a T.O.R.O. optic-ready slide, Picatinny rail, and 13-round capacity, designed for first-time buyers and value-driven consumers seeking modern features without premium pricing.
Springfield Armory unveiled the Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol, featuring a compact 12" barrel and 22.5" overall length with bolt-action precision and AR-style modularity. The pistol utilizes a Sharps Bros 1913 Heatseeker Chassis, stainless steel barrel, and adjustable TriggerTech trigger, priced at $1,999 MSRP.
Kinetic Development Group (KDG) reports sustained growth in its Stribog accessory lineup and is developing new rail systems for expanded Stribog variants including 10mm and .45 ACP models. The company is also engineering solutions for another major firearm manufacturer, with Director of Sales & Marketing Chris Bardugone emphasizing KDG's commitment to delivering purpose-built solutions.
FN America, LLC launched the FN PUREVIEW, a pistol-mounted red dot sight using advanced holographic technology powered by ImageGuide. The lightweight optic is compatible with FN 509, FN 510, FN 545, and FN Five-seveN models and will be showcased at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston.
Springfield Armory unveiled the SAINT Victor 5.5" 9mm PDW, a compact firearm featuring an ultra-short barrel paired with an SB Tactical HBPDW collapsible brace. The direct blowback system delivers rugged reliability in a maneuverable platform ideal for tight spaces, with an MSRP of $1,399.
The Chair Blanket, founded by Chris and Tiffany McCasland, launches a Realtree EDGE Camo Edition featuring a reversible waterproof and fleece chair cover. The brand, which appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and has sold over 70,000 units, partners with Realtree to expand into hunting and outdoor environments.
Target Sports USA announces AMMO+ Day 2, an exclusive member-only event launching April 23, 2026, offering AMMO+ members 10-12% discounts on selected ammunition and primers. The membership program provides year-round savings, free shipping, and automatic entries to exclusive giveaways.
WE Knife will display its latest EDC, tactical, and hunting knife designs at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 17-19 at Booth #4247. The event will feature new models showcasing premium materials, precise engineering, and innovative designs from WE Knife and its brands CIVIVI and SENCUT.
Vihtavuori, a world-renowned smokeless powder manufacturer, will exhibit at the 155th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 17–19. The company will showcase its precision powders used by champions in PRS, F-Class, Benchrest, and Bianchi Cup competitions at Booth #2757.
Benelli USA will exhibit at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits 2026 in Houston at Booth #2813, featuring its Advanced Impact shotgun barrel system, Super Black Eagle 3, Ethos, and Lupo bolt-action rifle. The company will highlight its Art of Performance Series demonstrating engineering innovation and precision manufacturing.
Hornady and SnapSafe, a Hornady Company, will showcase their 2026 product lineup at Booth #2115 during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits April 16-19, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Visitors can meet hunting celebrities and Team Hornady-sponsored shooters at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Berger will showcase new precision bullets and ammunition at the 155th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, 2026. New offerings include 7mm PRC Elite Hunter ammunition, 22 caliber 69 Grain OTM bullets, 300 PRC 217 Grain Elite Hunter ammunition, and 1,500-count Competition Packs designed for long-range accuracy and competition shooting.
Dan Wesson Firearms will exhibit at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, showcasing its premium 1911 handguns including the DWX and Specialist models. Members of the Wesson family will attend to celebrate the brand's heritage and craftsmanship.
RCBS and Hodgdon Powder Company will exhibit at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits at Booth #3617, featuring reloading tools, components, and innovations. Both companies will host in-depth reloading workshops for beginners, with Weaver Mounts also showcased at the booth.
Beretta will exhibit at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston (April 17-19) at Booth #2623, showcasing its full portfolio including brands Sako, Tikka, Manurhin, and Langdon Tactical Technology. The company will debut its new Training Gear Collection and feature key firearms including the AX800 Suprema, 694 Black DLC, and A300 Ultima Patrol. Team Beretta athletes including JJ Racaza, Cameron Templin, Vincent Hancock, and Kim Rhode will make scheduled appearances.
Check-Mate will showcase its firearm magazines, components, and branded apparel at Booth #3337 during the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, April 17–19. The company will host a multi-sponsor giveaway featuring prizes from Kimber and Nine-Line, with drawings at 3:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Langdon Tactical Technology will exhibit at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 17–19, showcasing custom firearms including the Beretta 92 Elite LTT II, Beretta 80X .32, HK VP9 CC, and LTT IMPACT rifle, plus Langdon Skunkworx accessories.
Franchi invites attendees to Booth #2813 at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta and Houston (April 17-19) to showcase new products including the Momentum Utility Lite Elite (MULE), .400 Legend chambering in Momentum models, and 15 new Affinity 3 and Affinity 3.5 configurations featuring refined ergonomic designs.
Mark 7 Reloading will showcase its industry-leading reloading equipment at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas from April 17-19 at booth #2930. The event features over 14 acres of exhibits with firearms, gear, and accessories from leading brands, offering NRA members free admission and educational seminars.
Stoeger Industries will showcase new firearms at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, including the STR-45 Combat pistol, STR-9 Thinline+ compact handgun, V7000 over/under shotgun, and M3000 Sporting model. The company emphasizes rugged, reliable performance at competitive pricing across its booth #2813.
Steiner eOptics will exhibit at Defense Services Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 20-23, 2026, within the Beretta Defense Technologies booth #271. The company will showcase its electro-optic solutions including aiming lasers, night vision systems, and combat ID beacons to global military and defense professionals.
Lapua will exhibit at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, April 16-19, showcasing new MaxRange Target Bullets and TRX polymer-tipped solid copper bullets and ammunition designed for long-range precision shooters and hunters.
WATCHTOWER Defense will showcase its American-made firearms, including the APACHE COMMANDER and RAIDER series, at the First Annual GEAR Summit April 24–26 at Merus Adventure Park in Amarillo, Texas. The Gun Owners of America-led event features live-fire ranges, hands-on demonstrations, and over 100 manufacturers across 5,500 acres.
CCW Safe, a self-defense legal coverage provider, will exhibit at the 155th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston from April 16-19, 2026. World Champion Shooters JJ Racaza and Julie Golob will appear at the booth, and attendees can enter a giveaway for a Walther PDP with C&H Precision optic.
Rapid Air Worx has been named an official sponsor of the 6th Annual AirGun Oregon Extreme Air Gun Challenge, taking place May 14–17, 2026, at the Ashland Gun Club. Cameron Kerndt won last year's long-range event using a Rapid Air Worx rifle, demonstrating the company's competitive performance.
Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2026 Championship airs Sunday on GAME & FISH TV, featuring 35 elite anglers competing for a $300,000 top prize from Table Rock Lake. The final 10 anglers will compete in a one-day shootout, with the event available free on multiple streaming platforms including Roku, Prime Video, and Fire TV.
The first ever pistol caliber carbine from Taurus is an absolute banger. Dan, Jon Wayne Taylor, Steve, and I ran a bunch of rounds through the new Taurus RPC last weekend during a break from turkey hunting — don’t miss the video above! — and the thing simply rocks. And rolls, actually . . .
That’s right, the RPC is a roller locker. It employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system that’s extraordinarily similar to that of an MP5 / G3 / CETME / etc. A 110° locking piece is installed from Taurus and will run with just about any sort of ammo and scenario, but if you want to slow down the unlocking of the bolt for more powerful ammo and/or suppressed use, an 85° locking piece is included in the box.
Swinging the upper receiver open like an AR-15, removing the bolt, swapping the locking piece, and reassembling can be done entirely without tools in like 90 seconds. As you can see in the video above, the locking pieces definitely make a difference!
What you’re looking for is reliable function, of course, but also as much delay to the system as possible so the recoil is smooth, the gun doesn’t beat itself up, there’s less gas and noise coming out of the ejection port, etc. If your ammo + suppressor setup will run reliably with the 85° locking piece, run that one. If it doesn’t cycle the action with enough gusto, then run the 110° unit.
When I first removed the RPC from its box I was worried it was a straight blowback design. Though extremely reliable, the vast majority of straight blowback 9mms (e.g. a typical AR-9) have a sharp recoil impulse and are uncomfortably loud when suppressed due to how much pop noise escapes the ejection port. Adding a delay to the mechanism to allow gas to exit the muzzle and pressure to drop inside the barrel before the empty case is pulled fully out of the chamber makes a massive difference.
Thankfully my worries were unfounded and, despite how sleek and compact and light the RPC is, it features that roller delay system and it shoots softly and insanely quietly because of it.
Other notable features include among the fastest and easiest handguard and barrel swaps in the industry. Pop the captured front pivot pin to the side like you do on an AR-15 and the handguard can be pulled straight off the front of the receiver.
That forward charging handle is non-reciprocating and can be swapped between left and right sides.
See that lug with the word “LOCK” next to it in the photo above? Push the lever to unlock it while rotating it 180° from the other side, and . . .
. . . the barrel slides right out the front.
Our loaner RPC has a diminutive 4.5-inch barrel, which I love. A longer version with an 8-inch barrel and correspondingly longer handguard (three M-LOK slots to this handguard’s one) is also in the works.
At this point, having disassembled the new RPC and examined the internals, including the serialized stainless steel chassis that rides inside the polymer lower receiver, I’m thoroughly impressed. The quality of the machining, the fit, the black nitride finish, the design of each of the parts and how they work together . . . this thing is extremely nicely designed and manufactured.
No offense to Taurus, but as a “budget” firearm manufacturer they did not historically have a reputation for the highest quality. Their Executive Grade revolvers showed me what they’re capable of, and this RPC shows me they can put quality into full production. Inside and outside, the Taurus RPC is legitimately really darn nice.
Well, okay, with the exception maybe of the 32-round magazines, and it’s possible that I’m the problem here. They just don’t feel nice. The polymer feels cheap and they weigh less than my brain wants them to.
Yes, the magazines loaded up to full capacity without a fuss, they fit into the RPC perfectly, and they ran 100% reliably including locking the bolt back on empty every single time. If the rest of the RPC didn’t look and feel so nice, I don’t think we would have noticed that the magazines look and feel a bit cheap in comparison.
Of course, maybe they’re uniquely inexpensive, which would be great. I thought they looked like CZ Scorpion mags but can confirm that the slightly chunkier Scorp mags do not fit in the RPC.
What I’d actually like to see (gasp!) is a shorter RPC magazine. Something approximately the same length as the grip. As cool as it is to have 32 rounds onboard and as nice as it is to receive multiple magazines with a new gun (our loaner shipped with three, but I believe the retail RPCs ship with two), the RPC is just so freakin’ compact with the short barrel and folding Strike Industries pistol brace that the big ol’ banana mag suddenly becomes the only issue with throwing the RPC in a small pack or compartment. I’d like to keep a shorter magazine inserted in the RPC and a couple tall boys on-hand as backup.
Controls are great, precisely where they should be, and function precisely how they should. Any AR operator will be instantly familiar and comfortable with the bolt release/catch, the safety, and even the left-side magazine release (should your fancy AR happen to have one of those).
Guess what? The right side of the gun is almost exactly the same, with each of these fully ambidextrous controls located in the corresponding place.
Also seen in the photo above is the very cool and modern flat-faced trigger shoe. I dig it. The trigger pull is like a slightly cleaner, but otherwise typical AR-15 trigger. Like a slightly upgraded “parts kit” AR trigger. On the RPC the first pull is a little longer, but after that if you ride the nicely-pronounced reset you’ll be rewarded with a shorter, crisper pull each time.
Out on the range we were all impressed with how quiet the new Taurus RPC is. That delayed blowback is absolutely doing a great job at allowing the pressure to drop before the empty case leaves the chamber. This little PDW/PCC/subgun suppresses extremely well.
I slapped the new ZeroTech 1x micro prism on top and that proved to be a perfect pairing. I cannot get enough of these tiny little prism optics that are the size of a red dot but have an etched reticle and illumination. Astigmatism be damned! (Use coupon code SNW20 for 20% discount over on the ZeroTech site!
I mean, just look at the guy. Dan was smiles for days after dumping a mag through this thing.
We all loved shooting the RPC. This one will not be going back to Taurus and I’m fairly sure the final bill is going to be for three of them. Jon Wayne Taylor certainly loved it as well, but having heard the Precision Armament TiTrex 300 and 360 on a 300 Blackout and then the 360 on the RPC that day he immediately added one to his shopping list. His credit card may have to stop smoking before an RPC happens.
aurus absolutely nailed it with the RPC. I own a few little 9mm PDWs/subguns, including a super high-end B&T SPC9 SBR, and I’m quite sure the Taurus RPC is now my favorite. This is a 10/10 gun. It’s exactly what a PDW designed for suppressed shooting should be, and it now lives in my bedroom safe with the shorty AB F4 suppressor (the black one in a couple of the photos above) attached.
