Publishing

Bleecker Street Publications launched a self-service advertising portal offering advertisers 24/7 access to digital display, native advertising, programmatic solutions, and other marketing opportunities. The platform streamlines campaign management across the company's portfolio including Athlon Untamed, RottenGunReviews.com, Ballistic, Tactical Life, and GAT Daily.

Petersen's HUNTING released its October 2026 Big-Game Issue, an 88-page expanded edition featuring reviews from Andrew McKean on budget-friendly optics from Leupold, Vortex, Burris, Trijicon, and Zeiss, plus articles by Joseph von Benedikt, Scott Ergas, Mark Kayser, Will Brantley, and Craig Boddington. The issue is available at newsstands and retailers for $12 annually.

J. Scott Rupp has retired from Outdoor Sportsman Group after 40 years editing outdoor and shooting magazines including RifleShooter, Handguns, Petersen's Hunting, and Guns & Ammo. A former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member and Eastern Kentucky University graduate, Rupp plans to continue writing and photography as a freelancer.

The Armory Life magazine's Fall 2026 issue features the Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol on the cover alongside Dr. Will Dabbs, the "Cantius Award" recipient. The issue includes reviews of Springfield products and pieces on firearms accessories, plus a historical article on a WWI-era flamethrowing bayonet.

Firearms News releases its September 2026 Special Hunting Issue featuring Field Editor Rikk Rambo's cover story on the Horizon Firearms Venatic Carbon Rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. The issue includes reviews of rifles from Howa, Chiappa, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, scopes, and hunting gear from contributing writers including Patrick Sweeney and James Tarr.

The Armory Life has launched its 21st edition digital magazine featuring an Echelon-themed issue focused on the popular family of modular 9mm pistols. The magazine includes a cover story review of the Echelon Alpha 4.0C, in-depth articles on the Variable Interface System, and aftermarket options. Editor-in-Chief Mike Humphries highlights the publication's commitment to delivering engaging firearms content.

Paul G. Markel releases a new book examining the brain's role in gunfighting, exploring how the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and philosophical principles like Occam's Razor and Hick's Law apply to firearms training and lethal force encounters. The book is available as a paperback, Kindle, and audiobook on Amazon.

Landon Hall has been appointed Editor in Chief of the Florida Sportsman brand by Outdoor Sportsman Group. Hall, a freelance outdoor writer and founder of Outdoor Legacy Media, brings expertise in saltwater fishing, hunting, and coastal living to oversee all editorial properties for the respected publication nearing its 60th anniversary.

Hook & Barrel Magazine features UFC legend Dan "Hendo" Henderson on its September/October 2026 cover. The issue explores Henderson's fighting career and mindset, alongside content on archery gear, long-range shooting, trout fishing in Taos, and rifle-crossbow evolution.

Firearms News released its August 2026 issue featuring Executive Editor David M. Fortier's cover story on Ruger's new Harrier AR-15-type rifle chambered in 5.6x45mm NATO. The issue includes reviews of Smith & Wesson's 940-3 revolver, Wilson Combat's Bulwark pistol, and Thunder Beast Arms' Spiro suppressor, plus Second Amendment news coverage.

Wolfe Publishing has unlocked the current issue of Rifle & Handgun magazine for free online reading. The issue features articles on the Lee-Enfield, horse pistols, Primary Weapons Systems MK114 MOD 2-M, and Weatherby's Mark XXII, plus expert columns on firearms and handloading.

Firearms News celebrates its 80th anniversary with its July 2026 issue, featuring Oleg Volk's cover story review of the US Palm STORM CAT4 AR-15-Type Pistol. The issue includes reviews of firearms from Ruger, Sig Sauer, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, reloading, and Second Amendment coverage by contributors including James Tarr, Rick Rambo, Patrick Sweeney, and David Codrea.

Hook & Barrel Magazine and Guns.com have partnered to provide firearm buyers with exclusive post-purchase subscription access to premium outdoor lifestyle content, including firearm reviews, hunting and fishing adventures, and celebrity interviews.

Hook & Barrel Magazine announces its July/August 2026 issue featuring Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer discussing his Marine Corps service and veteran recovery. The issue also includes Tim Montana's collaboration with the Crow Nation, WWII history, and a Revolutionary War road trip.

Firearms News released its June 2026 issue featuring James Tarr's cover story on Military Armament Corporation's MAC IX, a modular 9mm PCC. The issue includes reviews of firearms from Aly & Kaufman, Sig Sauer, and DS Arms, plus technical columns and analysis from contributors including Dr. Will Dabbs, Rick Rambo, and Patrick Sweeney.

The Armory Life magazine's Summer 2026 issue features a cover story interview with actor Joe Mantegna, a Second Amendment supporter and avid shooter. The 96-page quarterly publication includes reviews of Springfield Armory firearms and a World War I historical piece by Capt. Dale Dye.

The Armory Life has released its 20th edition digital magazine focused on the SA-35 9mm pistol family, featuring a cover story review by Julie Golob and in-depth articles on customized variants, holsters, and EDC tactics. Editor-in-Chief Mike Humphries highlights the magazine as part of the publication's expanding series of themed digital editions covering firearms topics.

Firearms News releases its May 2026 WWII Special Issue featuring Dr. Will Dabbs' cover review of Auto-Ordnance's M1 Thompson Short-Barreled Rifle. The issue includes articles on Springfield Armory's Iwo Jima Commemorative Garand, historical WWII firearms, and expanded product showcase celebrating the magazine's 80th anniversary.

Hook & Barrel Magazine, the lifestyle magazine for modern outdoorsmen, has tripled its in-store presence with Range USA, expanding from 5 to 15 locations across the Midwest and South. The partnership reflects shared values in shooting sports and responsible firearm ownership.

Outdoor Sportsman Group promoted Ryan Barnes, an eight-time goose calling champion and experienced journalist, to Editor in Chief of WILDFOWL Magazine. Barnes previously co-founded Split Reed, a digital media company focused on waterfowl hunting content, and brings extensive field expertise and industry knowledge to the role.