D&M Holding Company has acquired EKOCHEM 94 s.r.o., a Czech Republic-based engineering firm specializing in propellant and ammunition manufacturing equipment. The acquisition strengthens D&M's capabilities to support NATO allies, Ukraine, and friendly governments seeking ammunition independence amid escalating global conflicts.
Otis Technology received the 2026 Northern New York–Fort Drum Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (NNY AUSA) Community Partner of the Year award. CEO Brad McIntyre accepted the honor, recognizing the company's commitment to supporting soldiers, military families, veterans, and the Fort Drum community through partnerships and charitable initiatives.
Pursuit Channel celebrates Ted Nugent's induction into the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame and receipt of the Legend of the Outdoors Award. Nugent, host of Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild, is recognized for his lifelong dedication to hunting heritage, conservation, and outdoor television.
Federal sponsored shooters Kayle Browning, Brian Burrows, and Derrick Mein qualified for the 2026 U.S. National Trap Team following the Shotgun National Championships at Hillsdale College. Burrows, a 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, is pursuing a spot on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic team.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock won the Men's Skeet National Championship at the 2026 Shotgun National Championships in Michigan, breaking all 36 targets in the final round while competing with his Beretta DT11. Hancock secured his place on the U.S. Men's Skeet National Team.
Over 400 competitors from 30 states participated in the 2026 Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun match hosted by Hornady and Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. Hornady sponsored shooters Andrew Tarver, Dillen Easley, and Dylan Mertens won their respective divisions using Hornady ammunition and equipment.
Team Beretta achieved multiple podium finishes at the 2026 NSCA Northeast Regional Championship at M&M Hunting Preserve, with captain Diane Sorantino earning Lady Veteran Champion honors. Additional Team Beretta results included Desi Edmunds as FITASC Ladies Runner-Up, Zach Kienbaum as 5 Stand Runner-Up, and Connor Daniel as 5 Stand Junior Runner-Up.
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a court victory when the Appellate Division upheld a $4.3 million judgment against Wayne LaPierre, former NRA Executive Vice President. LaPierre was ordered to repay the National Rifle Association and banned from serving as an NRA officer or director for 10 years following findings of illegal self-dealing and mismanagement of organizational funds.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), an FPC member, and the California Gun Rights Foundation filed a federal lawsuit challenging handgun rationing laws in Los Angeles and Inglewood that limit purchases to one handgun per 30 days, arguing the laws are unconstitutional following a Ninth Circuit ruling against California's statewide law.
Texas Team Trail, Bass Pro Shops, and Visit Tyler are hosting the Texas Team Trail Championship presented by Progressive in Tyler, TX, bringing over 200 anglers for a multi-day event featuring tournament competition, fan festival, youth fishing, and giveaways June 6-7, 2026.
The National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive is accepting final registrations for the Gladstone, MI – Bay De Noc event on June 18–19, 2026. The tournament features elite-level competition with takeoff at North Shore Boat Launch and weigh-ins at Van Cleve Park, offering critical season points in the Progressive Team of the Year race.
Wolfe Publishing marks Handloader Magazine's 60th anniversary with a Legendary Giveaway of two commemorative firearms chambered in 45 Colt. Founded in 1966 by Dave Wolfe, the handloading publication has thrived for six decades through contributions from dedicated editors and writers.
Hornady Manufacturing Company donated $55,030.56 to the Nebraska Cattlemen's Disaster Relief Fund to support ranchers affected by devastating wildfires. Funds were raised through the "Nebraska Strong" t-shirt campaign, Hornady Gear contributions, and matching donations from Steve Hornady and Jason Hornady.
Dead Air Silencers has appointed Dunkin-Lewis, Inc. as its western sales representative agency covering 13 states. The partnership leverages Dunkin-Lewis's 60+ years of sporting goods industry experience to provide sales support and dealer service across the western United States.
NSSF urges gun owners, retailers, and range operators to participate in Gun Storage Check Week through June 7, promoting the "Make Sure It's Secure" message to prevent firearm accidents. Participants can utilize promotional toolkits, host in-store events, and enter a sweepstakes for a B.O.S. Lock Fusion device at GunStorageCheck.org.
NSSF praises the bipartisan introduction of the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act (S. 4671) by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, which strengthens criminal penalties for firearm thefts from licensed retailers. The legislation builds on NSSF's Operation Secure Store initiative with the ATF, which has achieved a 60 percent drop in firearms stolen during burglaries and robberies at retail locations.
Derya Arms, a firearms manufacturer with operations in Jacksonville, Florida and Türkiye, announced the appointment of Keebler Rockwell as Business Development Director. Rockwell will drive OEM sales, lead military and law enforcement business development, and manage the authorized dealer program while reporting to President Abdullah Celer and Vice President Dustin Jones.
The NSSF-adjusted NICS figure for May 2026 reached 1,105,758, a 3.2 percent increase from May 2025's 1,071,685. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported new monthly NFA checks data, with Texas, Virginia, and Florida leading in NFA checks, while the May 2026 NFA figure of 146,551 increased 100.4 percent year-over-year.
Dead Air Silencers has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation. The suppressor manufacturer, founded in 2014, also provides products for SAF's monthly sweepstakes and event giveaways to support Second Amendment advocacy efforts.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) issued a joint letter warning Virginia law enforcement and officials that the state's universal background check law remains subject to a permanent injunction in Wilson v. Hanley and cannot be enforced. GOA and allies will defend the injunction in court today before Judge Frank Patrick Yeatts as Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones seeks to dissolve it.
NEXTORCH, the primary U.S. distributor of NEXTORCH Industries, announced the new hiStar 2,300 Lumen Ultra Bright Headlamp featuring proprietary Claw Optics™ technology for hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and tactical applications. The professional-grade headlamp offers dual white and red LEDs, stepless dimming, dual-power compatibility, and an MSRP of $109.99.
Camfour, Inc. announced the SCT-365 concealed carry platform is now available in capacity-restricted states beyond California. Built on the Sig Sauer P365 platform by Shark Coast Tactical, the SCT-365 features premium enhancements including an optic-ready slide, XRAY3 tritium sights, and ships with two 10-round magazines.
Silencer Central is offering a $150 rebate on select Dead Air and BANISH Suppressors from June 1 through July 6, 2026. Rebate codes can be applied to future suppressor purchases or accessory orders over $150, valid through November 30, 2026.
Ruger has discovered that in some LCP MAX Manual Safety models, the recess that retains the safety lever detent spring may not be machined properly. When this condition is present, the safety lever detent spring can become dislodged under the recoil of firing. If this happens, the manual safety lever will have no resistance and will not remain in the "safe" position. Ruger is committed to safety and is warning consumers of the potential for this condition to occur.
Blue Force Gear will showcase its latest tactical equipment at the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Annual Training Conference June 8–12 in Sandusky, Ohio, featuring the new MARCO HR chemlight deployment system and other mission-proven gear designed for law enforcement and first responders.
Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 2026 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia, June 5-7, showcasing suppressors including the Sandman, Nomad, Wolfman, and new RXD910Ti. The company will offer 50 limited-edition Medford Knives Knuckle Knives exclusively at Booth #2517.
Sons of Liberty Gun Works will exhibit and conduct live-fire demonstrations at the 2026 Ohio Tactical Officers Association Tactical Operations and Public Safety Conference in Sandusky, Ohio, showcasing their MK1, L89, and EXO3 rifle platforms to law enforcement attendees.
RCBS has been named the 2026 Official Reloading Equipment of the Precision Rifle Series, continuing their partnership with the national leader in competitive long-range shooting. RCBS Marketing Director Joel Hodgdon highlighted the company's commitment to supporting PRS competitors with premium MatchMaster reloading tools and equipment.
GunBroker.com has partnered with Barrett to launch a June 2026 sweepstakes offering two winners the chance to receive either a Barrett MRAD Rifle System valued at $6,985 or a Barrett REC7 DI Rifle System valued at $2,100. The sweepstakes runs from June 1-30, 2026, with daily entry opportunities available at no cost.
MyOutdoorTV launches "AdventureStream," a limited edition live-streaming channel featuring 24/7 outdoor adventure content with no ads. The platform, managed by Sr. Vice President and General Manager Sean Luxton, offers hit shows including Jim Shockey's Uncharted, MeatEater's Cal In The Field, and Wardens, available across multiple devices.
Major League Fishing's Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 5 Presented by K&N Filters streams live on MLFNOW! via MyOutdoorTV from Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, June 5-7, 2026. Up to 150 pro anglers compete for a top prize of $135,000, with coverage by Chad McKee and Rob Newell on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MOTV app, and Rumble.
World Fishing Network launches "Reel Replay Saturdays" featuring premier bass-fishing programming including MLF Team Series, Ott DeFoe's The Hunt for Monster Bass, Mark Zona's Awesome Fishing Show, and Ultimate Match Fishing, starting at 6 p.m. ET.
I just got back from Copperhead Creek Shooting Club in Marble Falls, Texas where I had a chance to run the new EchoCore Sector 556. This is the first in a series of EchoCore reviews and, I must say, it made me extremely excited to test the rest of the lineup. The Sector 556 is easily one of the top-performing silencers I’ve ever shot.
The Sector 556 is a full-size (7.06 inches long, 1.75 inches in diameter) 5.56 suppressor that’s 3D-printed (DMLS) out of Inconel, so it’s built like a tank — super heavy-duty and full-auto rated. As with most Inconel silencers, that extreme high temperature resilience and wear resistance does come with a weight cost, and the Sector tips the scales at 18 ounces including its direct thread mount. EchoCore makes a couple of titanium models for shooters seeking the same sound suppression performance in a lighter package.
The entire EchoCore suppressor line features a nice looking topographic pattern 3D printed directly into the exterior of the body. Not only do those topo lines look nice, but they provide a surprisingly solid grip for installing or removing the can.
Inside the Sector 556 is a highly unique “baffle” design. “Baffle” is in scare quotes there, because it appears that the main bore of the silencer has an auger-like center corkscrew structure rather than a stack of separate baffles. Around that center auger is a ring of six little worm tube-like structures that also spiral down the length of the suppressor, but in the opposite direction of the center spiral.
This is what EchoCore says about its unique core design:
At its core is ECHOCORE’s proprietary XCR (Cross Chamber Regulation) technology, working in tandem with a long-form helicoidal baffle assembly to stabilize internal pressures, reduce back pressure, and minimize felt blowback. The increased internal volume enhances gas dwell time for deeper tone, lower decibels, and cleaner cycling…
I can’t really say whether those two spirals continue as-is all the way through the suppressor or if there’s other shenanigans happening inside, but I do know that the worm holes exit the front cap separately from the bore. Some, but not all, of the circles in the front of the Sector 556 are functional gas vents. Yes, this is a low-backpressure / high-flow design.
What really surprised me was just how quiet the Sector 556 is. It took first place at the 2025 Suppressor Summit for shooter’s ear LEQ dBA measurement, and you can immediately hear why. On my entirely untuned (wide open gas system intended to be run unsuppressed) AR-15, it sounded shockingly subdued for 5.56 gas gun — more like a bolt gun than an AR, with what I’d fairly confidently state is the least amount of sound volume escaping the ejection port of any suppressed AR I’ve shot.
Even on a completely untuned gun, there was as little gas blowback out of the action as with any suppressor I’ve shot, which certainly helps the experience.
Overall, I’m seriously impressed with the EchoCore Sector 556. It’s a well-made, good-looking, and extremely quiet 5.56 (and 6mm!) can that performs great without needing a bunch of tuning. It’s full-auto rated and short barrel-rated, so feel free to run it hard.
Two thumbs up from me — highly recommended if you’re in the market for a durable, high-performing suppressor for a hard-use 223/5.56 or 6mm (e.g. 6ARC). It receives high reviews on Silencer Shop HERE, and for good reason.
We’ll be getting our hands on a few other EchoCore suppressors, including the 5.11-inch-long Sector 556 Compact and the Topo 22 (rimfire), and if they hold a candle to this Sector 556 we might be looking at one of the most impressive new product lines from a new company that we’ve seen in ages. I’ve heard through the grapevine that their rimfire silencer is insanely quiet, too, so I have high expectations.
