Accokeek, MD – Since its introduction two years ago, Franchi’s premium predator buster, the Momentum Varmint Elite, has become a favorite of serious long-range hunters and shooters. With its 1-MOA accuracy guarantee (when shooting premium factory ammo), the Momentum Varmint Elite has earned its chops from the western prairies to the southern swamps and everywhere in-between.

For 2023, the Momentum Varmint Elite returns with five chamber offerings and a new camo finish. All Momentum Varmint Elite rifles now come with the TrueTimber® Prairie pattern on the EVOLVED ERGONOM-X synthetic stock. This abstract pattern in muted greens, tans, and browns was originally developed as a waterfowl pattern but has proven to be highly effective across a broad range of environments, from open grasslands to woodlands. Furthermore, TrueTimber® Prairie is the perfect visual complement to the Momentum Varmint Elite’s Midnight Bronze Cerakote barrel and bolt handle finishes, which minimizes glare in the field while offering superior weather protection.

As a long-range shooter, the Momentum Varmint Elite stands tall in a crowded field. Out-of-the-box accuracy comes courtesy not only from the fluted and heavy-contour free-floating barrel but also other premium components like the 60-degree throw DEPENDA BOLT and 2- to 4-lb. adjustable RELIA TRIGGER. Read more

Bainbridge GA – In 2022 Taurus raised the revolver game with their first launch in the Executive Grade line. Taking their best-selling 38 Special 856 revolver, Taurus added custom touches that include a presentation grade grips, a hand fitted action, and practical enhancements for everyday carry.

Now the legendary Judge is next to receive the Executive Grade upgrades. The new Taurus Judge Executive Grade features the same hand fitted action as the previous 856 but is capable of firing the potent .410 bore shotgun shell as well as the beloved .45 Colt round. Accuracy with .45 Colt rounds is enhanced, as well. During testing, the new Judge Executive Grade successfully engaged targets out to 100 yards. This means that the Judge is now the perfect close in defense gun…that can also reach out and touch dangerous game at long range. Read more

Old Saybrook, CT – For 2023, Traditions® is proud to introduce the ShedHorn™ rifle. With the addition of this model, Traditions® adds to its’ robust line of sidelock muzzleloaders. The ShedHorn™ is a great option for all sidelock enthusiasts who are looking for modern innovation while still being primitive.

The ShedHorn™ is available in .50 caliber, has a musket cap ignition, and fires loose powder or Pyrodex. A chromoly steel barrel keeps this muzzleloader light weight and easy to carry. With the 1:28” twist, the ShedHorn™ can fire saboted and more modern projectiles. The Accelerator Breech Plug™ removes by hand and makes cleaning easy. Additional features include a double set trigger, Premium CeraKote Finish, and fiber optic sights.

The ShedHorn™ is available for 2023 in configurations of synthetic black, Veil Wideland camo, or wood stocks and a Premium CeraKote Finish on the outside of the barrel in various colors. MSRP ranges from $468-$559. Read more

Those already planning to attend the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2023 National Matches should take note of considerable changes to the event calendar.

The annual National Matches has been a staple at Camp Perry, Ohio, since 1907. Over the years, the schedule of events has evolved to fit contemporary needs, with the addition of several competitive, educational and other enlightening experiences. The new 2023 lineup has been modified to the benefit of both competitors and guests, with overlapping disciplines allowing further competitive opportunities while on Camp Perry’s celebrated grounds.

The most significant changes to the 2023 schedule involve the National Rimfire Sporter and Smallbore events, which will now be held at the beginning of the National Matches.

“Traditions are strong here at Camp Perry,” said Brad Donoho, CMP smallbore manager. “For as long as I can remember, the Smallbore National Matches have always been between Pistol and Highpower weeks. But as the CMP continues to grow and expand on its competitions in air rifle, we feel this move gives more athletes, especially our juniors, the chance to compete at historic Camp Perry.” Read more

Anderson Manufacturing is taking it down a few decibels by releasing seven suppressor-ready firearms.

HEBRON, KY (January 13, 2023) – Anderson Manufacturing, in partnership with Advanced Armament Company (AAC), is releasing a new series featuring seven firearms that come tuned and equipped to host suppressors.

Why Suppress?

Many aspects went into the decision-making process with the customer being top priority. According to Advanced-Armament.com, “A silenced firearm is eminently more enjoyable to shoot than one without a silencer. Silencers generally increase the accuracy of a host firearm while reducing recoil and eliminating up to 90% of the muzzle signature. Shooters are able to concentrate more on breath control and trigger pull when they are not subjected to the fatigue and distraction of a deafening and bright muzzle report. Beginning shooters are typically not intimidated when introduced to the shooting sports with a silenced firearm. They are able to easily hear instructions given to them by trainers because the report of a host firearm is reduced to below the OSHA guideline level for hearing damage. Silenced firearms are also less likely to disturb people, livestock, or wildlife that may be in close proximity to where you shoot.” Read more

North Kansas City, MO – TriStar Arms, America’s favorite importer of high-value shotguns and pistols, is proud to announce the much-anticipated arrival of the Viper G2 PRO line. The Viper G2 line of semi-automatic shotguns has long been a crowd-favorite go-to as durable, reliable, and affordable shotguns. The Viper G2 PRO line continues that tradition and enhances the user experience with upgrades typically reserved for high-end shotguns.

The Viper G2’s reliability is already at peak performance, so for the PRO line, TriStar made enhancements to user controls to help shotgunners achieve next-level performance, like quicker handling with positive control of the firearm, gloved hands or bare.

Upgrades on the Viper G2 PRO line include:

• Oversized operational hardware.
• Over-molded rubber grips on stock and forend.
• Enlarged triangular safety.
• Enlarged magazine well for easier loading.

The Viper G2 PRO Line is available in .410, 28, 20, 16, and 12 gauge in the beautiful Bronze finish. .410, 28, 20, and 12 gauge in Silver, and camo options in 12 and 20 gauge. Pricing ranges from an MSRP of $855 for camo models up to $1,050 for select Bronze finish guns. Read more

Bainbridge GA – In 2022 Taurus raised the revolver game with their first launch in the Executive Grade line. Taking their best-selling 38 Special 856 revolver, Taurus added custom touches that include a presentation grade grips, a hand fitted action, and practical enhancements for everyday carry.

Now the legendary Judge is next to receive the Executive Grade upgrades. The new Taurus Judge Executive Grade features the same hand fitted action as the previous 856 but is capable of firing the potent .410 bore shotgun shell as well as the beloved .45 Colt round. Accuracy with .45 Colt rounds is enhanced, as well. During testing, the new Judge Executive Grade successfully engaged targets out to 100 yards. This means that the Judge is now the perfect close in defense gun…that can also reach out and touch dangerous game at long range. Read more

The new Military Armament Corporation announces the launch of the JSOC 1911, a classic design born of hard-learned lessons on the battlefields of the 1970’s and 80’s.

CEO, Tim Mulverhill, explained “The new Military Armament Corporation draws it’s roots from the era of a resurgent American resolve, when we once stood between the massed divisions of the Soviets and our allies in Western Europe, hunted drug cartel kingpins in South America, and being called a communist was the greatest insult imaginable”.

Incorporating modifications once performed in 1911 custom shops or by U.S. Military armorers of the time, the JSOC features the following: Read more

Pillager, MN: The Desert Eagle is known for its gorgeous looks, and the latest color sweetens the spectrum with a bright Black Cherry finish! Each of these colorful Desert Eagle XIX series pistols begins life as a model DE50BKC, or DE44BKC handgun. This gives the buyer two exciting magnum calibers to choose from, the .50 AE, or classic .44 Magnum. The pistols are then finished with a metallic Black Cherry Cerakote, that is both beautiful and extremely durable. Joby Georges, MRI Director of Manufacturing & Engineering, commented on the new Desert Eagle color option, saying “the Deagle is known for its flash, and that isn’t just at the muzzle. Fans of the Desert Eagle want a gun that makes a statement, and the Black Cherry finish does just that!”

An icon of the firearms world, the Desert Eagle is the only continually manufactured magnum auto-loader, and the most famous. It remains the premium choice in a semi-automatic handgun for hunting. Each Black Cherry Desert Eagle comes with a six-inch barrel, three dot sights, black grips, picatinny optics rail, and one magazine. Visit www.magnumresearch.com to view the entire Desert Eagle family of magnum autoloaders, in .429 DE, .50 AE, .44 Magnum, and .357 Magnum!