The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, revealed that at least 5.4 million people purchased a firearm for the first time in 2021. Nearly 30 percent of all firearm purchases last year went to new gun owners, based on NSSF’s retailer surveys and adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background checks.

That figure is a 10 percent decrease from the 40 percent of first-time gun buyers revealed in similar surveys in 2020. More than 21 million background checks were conducted for the sale of a firearm then, with over 8.4 million of those estimated to be for those buying a firearm for the first time.

“We welcome these new gun owners to the greater community of law-abiding Americans who choose to own a firearm for lawful purposes, including self-defense, recreational target shooting and hunting,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “The surveys revealed that new gun owners are continuing to embrace their Second Amendment rights and nearly half of them are seeking out professional training. These trends show that not only is there still a strong interest in gun ownership but also that these new gun owners are interested in learning more about the safe and responsible handling, use and storage of firearms.” Read more

Accokeek, MD – Beretta is pleased to announce the launch of an additional size configuration for the new M9A4 pistol family – the M9A4 Centurion. Launched in September of last year, the M9A4 blends the proven design of the M9 with modern features such as a red-dot optic ready slide and dovetailed tritium night sights for optimal sight options, a beveled magazine well, and a Beretta Vertec frame with included aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips that ensure a more natural fit for all shooters.

Proudly built in the USA, the new M9A4 is designed to be ideal for any tactical situation, including home and personal defense, tactical competitions, and duty carry in any condition.

The red-dot ready M9A4 features integral slide cuts to allow for the mounting of optional optic plate styles. Consumers can receive a free optic plate from Beretta upon the registration of their purchased firearm or purchase an additional one aftermarket. Shipping with blanking covers, the end-user is able to purchase one of five different plates that allow for mounting of all of the most popular optic variants on the market today.

The M9A4 features an enhanced short reset Xtreme Trigger System with DLC Coated fire control and a short reset trigger and a G decock-only slide befitting the combat-oriented pistol that this new model is based upon.

With aggressively texturized 92X-style thin grips, the M9A4 allows for instinctive control and pointing highly prized by tactical shooters and makes for consistent and accurate target acquisition. Wraparound grips are also included in the box to allow end-users to choose a grip that fits individual configuration and size preferences.

The beveled magazine well allows for quick magazine changes to be performed easily with one hand regardless of lighting conditions. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Beretta is pleased to announce the launch of an additional size configuration for the new 92X RDO pistol family – the 92X RDO Compact. Launched in September of last year, the Beretta 92X RDO aims for top performance ideal for competitive dynamic shooting and defensive purposes with a red-dot optic ready slide, a short reset trigger, and aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips for instinctive control and a more natural fit for all shooters.

Proudly built in the USA, the new 92X RDO continues the evolution of an iconic series. The red-dot optic ready 92X RDO features integral slide cuts to allow for the mounting of optional optic plate styles. Consumers can receive a free optic plate from Beretta upon the registration of their purchased firearm or purchase an additional one aftermarket. Shipping with blanking covers, the end-user is able to purchase one of five different plates that allow for mounting of all of the most popular optic variants on the market today. Read more

Accokeek, MD – In keeping with the trend towards lighter, high-mobility shotguns for pursuing spring gobblers, Benelli USA expands the company’s popular Nova pump shotgun line up for 2022 with the release of the new Nova Turkey (model #20043).

Heralded since its introduction for uncompromising field performance and reliability under the harshest conditions, the Benelli Nova pump-action shotgun now comes in a 20-gauge platform ideally suited for the aggressive run-and-gun turkey hunter. The New Benelli Nova is equally suited for those hunters who desire a lighter, lower-recoil alternative to the traditional 12-gauge turkey gun.

The new Nova Turkey comes chambered for 2-¾ and 3-inch 20-gauge shotshells and features a 24-inch barrel with included improved cylinder, modified, and full chokes. With its 24-inch barrel length and easy-carry 6.5-pound weight, the Nova Turkey 20-gauge is the optimal lightweight platform to leverage the reach and terminal performance of today’s advanced turkey loads. Read more

Lawrenceville, Georgia–BPI Outdoors/CVA is pleased to announce the Cascade SB (Short Barrel) bolt action rifle.

The CASCADE™ was CVA’s first ever bolt-action centerfire rifle. Long the leader in both muzzleloading rifles and single-shot centerfires, CVA® has applied it’s nearly 50 years of experience into making what CVA feels to be the best bolt-action on the market at $700 or below.

New to the Cascade™ series is the SB (Short Barrel). The Cascade™ SB has all the great features of the original Cascade, but with a shorter barrel. The Cascade™ SB was developed for use in tight quarters, commonly found in hunting blinds, especially when using a suppressor. These rifles also make the perfect passenger as your go-to truck rifle for varmint hunting. Calibers included in the series are the ever so popular 6.5 Creedmoor, 350 Legend, .223 Rem, .308 Win with a 18” barrel, and 300 Blackout with a 16.5” barrel. Like the original Cascade, the SB series features a suppressor-ready threaded muzzle. Available in Graphite Black Cerakote™ and Veil Tac Black Camo. The Cascade SB is the perfect silent hunting partner. Read more

(Cocoa, Florida) Florida based company, European American Amory Corporation, the world’s leading importer of European firearms has made it their mission to bring the U.S. consumer firearms that are on the leading edge of technology. Undoubtedly that is the case with EAA’s latest firearm, the Girsan MC P35, which will be available to view at Booth # 13220.

Designed and engineered with a serious respect for the original John Browning pistol design, EAA’s MC P35 by Girsan pays homage to one of the most widely used military handguns in the world. With its classic, black-matte styling and built on a steel frame, the MC P35 boasts a 15 + 1 capacity in a staggered column magazine. Originally designed as a military pistol, it necessitated extreme accuracy and the Girsan MC P35 falls completely in-line with the original.

“Since the firearm hit the market in November, dealers have already been requesting reorders,” said Chase Duffey, National Sales & Import Manager at EAA Corp. “The number of MC P35’s sold has exceeded our expectations. We owe this immediate success to the great people at Girsan, our dedicated sales reps and of course the entire team here at EAA.” Read more