The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Hemani, challenging the federal ban on gun possession by marijuana users. Represented by Bradley Benbrook and Stephen Duvernay of Benbrook Law Group, PC, FPC argues Congress lacks Article I authority to enact the ban. Oral arguments are scheduled for March 2nd, 2026.

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing announces Anne Mauro as director of special events and technical services specialist. Mauro, an NRA Certified Advanced Shotgun Coach Level 3 and 2025 NRA Golden Bullseye Award recipient, brings extensive experience from roles at Syren USA, Caesar Guerini USA, Fabarm USA, and Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH.

Scopos, located in Manassas, VA, is hiring for Technician and Entry-level Software Engineer positions with projected start dates within the next few months. The company offers competitive pay and generous benefits. Interested candidates should visit scopos.tech/pages/jobs and submit resumes to jobs@scopos.tech.

Silencer Central is hiring for multiple positions including Event Sales Professional, Director of Marketing, and Sr. Software Development Manager due to record business growth and expanded operations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Silencer Central announced that South Dakota's legislature unanimously voted to deregulate suppressors, with the bill now heading to Governor Rhoden for signature. Founder Brandon Maddox stated the company is working with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to pursue similar legislation in other states and achieve full federal deregulation.

American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) announced the ThOR® 6 Mini compact thermal riflescope is now shipping to dealers nationwide. The 6th generation thermal optics feature SharpIR™ AI-enhanced imaging, lightweight magnesium construction, and advanced features like Wi-Fi connectivity, with pricing starting at $895.00.

NEXTORCH North America announces NEXTORCH Ultra-Thin Tactical Gloves built with CORDURA® stretch fabric, dual-layer palm protection, and ten-finger touchscreen technology. Designed for tactical training, patrol duty, and outdoor activities, the gloves feature seamless fingertip construction, moisture-wicking materials, and direct mounting support for NEXTORCH tactical lights with an MSRP of $44.99.

Beretta introduces a commemorative 500th Anniversary Medal designed in partnership with the Italian State Mint, available to customers purchasing select new Beretta firearms during 2026. The medal features the Beretta 500 logo and historic Beretta Villa, presented in a custom display package upon warranty registration.

EOTECH, Henry Repeating Arms, and Mad Pig Customs created a limited-edition rifle series to commemorate EOTECH's 30 years of manufacturing, donating $66,000 in proceeds to Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) during SHOT Show's 2026 Gundie's Event.

Mission First Tactical introduced the MFT Ultra Low Ride IWB Holster, which sits 1.5" lower than standard holsters for deep concealment and comfort. The ambidextrous holster features adjustable retention with audio click confirmation, is made in the USA, and carries a lifetime warranty at $59.99 MSRP.

WE Knife Co. will exhibit at the 2026 NBS Spring Semi-Annual Market in Oklahoma City, February 10-13, showcasing its latest outdoor, hunting, and fishing knives to dealer members. VP of Marketing Seth Ercanbrack highlighted the opportunity to connect with retailers and demonstrate how WE Knife's products support outdoor enthusiasts.

WE Knife will showcase its latest innovations in EDC, tactical, hunting, and outdoor knives at the 2026 Great American Outdoor Show, February 7-15 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. VP Marketing Seth Ercanbrack highlighted the company's excitement to share new designs at booth #440.

Pursuit Media TV, LLC announced a record-breaking 2025 viewership milestone of 158.4 million total viewers across all platforms. The achievement includes a 6% increase on Pursuit Channel and a 32% increase on Pursuit UP streaming service, driven by expansion across linear TV, Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Google TV, and other platforms.

As the weather cools and conditions outdoors get rugged, spending a day – or just a morning – out at the range becomes less appealing. Still, I feel the need to get some trigger time in.

On this occasion, I’d just completed some work on my S&W M617 6” 22 revolver. This one has a matching 22 Magnum cylinder, fitted up courtesy of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center. They also re-marked the barrel – 22 M.R.F. – without request and much appreciated.

I checked the gun’s zero with Winchester-Western bulk-packed 36gr. HP shooting one-handed from 25 yards. I shot on a half-sheet of copy paper. I saw that I was tended low and left. A sight adjustment pulled that up into the middle of the page. A similar format of bulk-packed 36gr. HP, branded Herter’s (purchased at Cabela’s), put hits low center on the half-page (in portrait orientation) in a 2 7/8” group, strung horizontally, with the best three in 7/8”.

Changing cylinders, I loaded with the “milk carton” packed CCI Maxi-Mag 40gr 22 Magnum load. It was clearly hotter, producing a group that shot within the 22LR group. Four of five hits went comfortably inside three-inches, with three hits into two inches.

I replaced the 22 LR-marked cylinder into the gun and posted the “Shootist’s Challenge” target from THE TACTICAL PROFESSOR. The idea is that you step off ten paces (about 25 feet), shoot one-handed for precision – not for time – and put six hits inside the three-inch square in the center of the page. There’s a one-inch square “postage stamp” image in the middle of the square. One hit has to perforate the stamp.

Using the Herter’s branded ammo, the first hit hammered the “stamp” in the center. The remainder were inside the “envelope” image, but one round “nicked” the edge of the envelope – showing a lack of discipline.

I’m calling it a miss.

Later, I got the Ruger 22/45 “Lite” auto out and selected CCI Standard Velocity ammunition to shoot bullseye slow-fire.

Using a B-8 repair center, I posted a score of 85/100. Scoring it legit, slow fire B-16 style (subtract one point per hit in any scoring ring), I shot a 76/100. It’s not great, but it’s great practice. I elected to try one more experiment on that not-terribly-cold day.

On another B-8 using the Ruger auto, I shot six rounds of Herter’s ammo one-handed from 25 yards, scoring 50/60.

Since this experience, I sustained a minor injury to my left arm. Having this one-handed practice in the bag inspires some degree of confidence I’d otherwise not had.

Regardless, any day at the range is better than a day in the office.

– Rich Grassi