Lodestar Technology® today announced the launch of the LNK9, a 9mm firearm designed to authorize access before the firearm can be operated. The LNK9 integrates Lodestar’s Safeguard User Interface™, combining biometric authentication and PIN pad access with owner-managed authorization tools in a single, proven and trusted platform.

The concept for the LNK9 stemmed from Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Glaser’s vision to integrate advanced safety technology into a reliable platform. He joined forces with firearms industry expert Ginger Chandler, Co-Founder and CTO of Lodestar Technology®. “The LNK9 represents a major leap forward in personal protection,” said Chandler. “By embedding advanced biometric safeguards directly into a proven platform, we’ve created a firearm that’s as secure as it is reliable. This is about empowering owners while protecting families and communities and responsibly using technology to do so. Safety of this kind has never been available before.”

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Derya Arms, a globally recognized firearms manufacturer with distribution in over 50 countries, announces the launch of the EX1400, a high-performance 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun designed for hunters and sport shooters who require superior reliability, accuracy, and flexibility.

The EX1400 is constructed with a lightweight mono-block steel receiver for optimal durability and balance, complemented by a premium Turkish walnut stock and forend that provide excellent ergonomics and a firm grip. Its break-action mechanism incorporates a tang-mounted safety, fixed bead sight, and 24-inch choke-threaded barrels with interchangeable chokes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder) to customize shot patterns for different ranges and applications. Weighing 6.61 lbs. with an overall length of 41 inches, the EX1400 meets compliance standards in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, broadening its appeal to responsible firearm owners. Featuring a durable black chrome finish and manufactured in Türkiye, the shotgun ships with a full accessory kit including a user manual, choke set (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder), and cleaning tools. Read more

EAA Corp introduced at SHOT Show two new additions to the Witness2311 family: the CMX and CMXX compact series. Built around the 4.25″ barrel 1911 platform, known as the C or Commander model, these pistols offer an overall length of 8″ with a slimmer profile.

While the size makes them ideal for everyday carry, what really sets these new models apart from last year’s versions is the updated grip module and internal safety mechanism.

“Based on the feedback we received, we’re now producing our entire Witness2311 line with the CMX and CMXX aggressive grip texturing instead of the traditional checkering,” said Chase Duffey, Director of Sales at EAA Corp. “And while we’re stepping away from tradition, we also removed the grip safety and replaced it with an Auto Firing Pin-Block safety. That change allowed us to deliver a much slimmer pistol with a smaller magwell. These are exciting improvements that people are going to appreciate the moment they pick one up.” Read more

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the new Mossberg 590 Bliksem™, a Special Edition pump-action firearm created in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). Compact, highly functional, and visually striking, this exclusive model blends classic Mossberg reliability with premium design elements and distinctive aesthetics.

The 590 Bliksem features a 14.375-inch heavy-walled barrel, 5+1 capacity, and Mossberg’s trusted bead sight and cylinder bore configuration. Its compact size and maneuverability are complemented by a clean-out magazine tube, twin action bars, ambidextrous safety, anti-jam elevator, and positive steel-to-steel lockup, delivering the smooth, dependable operation expected from the iconic 590 platform. Read more

FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns, continuing the supply of FN America’s longest-standing military weapons platform.

“This contract continues FN’s legacy of providing the most effective and advanced weapon systems for the warfighter,” said Jim Williams, Vice President, Military Programs for FN America, LLC. “The U.S. Army contract for the M240 machine gun was the first military contract FN was awarded and the first to be produced from our production facility in South Carolina. We’re incredibly honored to continue supporting the U.S. military with high-quality and reliable weapon systems for our servicemen and women.”

The FN® M240B, built on the M240 platform that was adopted and has been in use by the U.S. military since the late 1970s, is the “go-to/can-do” medium machine gun for all branches of the U.S. military. It offers unmatched reliability, extended range and an exceptional service life. This weapon’s high volume of fire makes it the principal suppressive firearm for the infantry platoon and company.

Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, the M240B’s cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel has a hard-chromed bore for longer life, improved accuracy and maximum range of 3,725 meters. The receiver is machined steel and is equipped with a top-mounted MIL-STD-1913 optical rail. The crossbolt safety and curved trigger help enhance operator control.

“Since beginning our first production in 1981, FN has produced millions of firearms for the U.S. military at our Columbia, SC, manufacturing facility,” said Daryl Atkins, Director, Industrialized Weapons for FN America, LLC. Read more

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Performance Center® EQUALIZER Carry Comp.

With the addition of performance-based upgrades, Smith & Wesson’s most user?friendly pistol design is now even more capable. Chambered in 9mm, the EQUALIZER Carry Comp is built with a micro-compact frame and ships with 10, 13, and 15-round magazines. It features a single-action Performance Center trigger that delivers a crisp, consistent break, helping shooters stay on target. Additionally, it utilizes EZ technology, allowing users to charge the firearm with ease. A notable feature that improves overall performance is its strategically designed PowerPort™, located at the end of the barrel at the twelve o’clock position. This port diverts gas upwards, reducing felt recoil, keeping the muzzle flat for fast, confident follow?up shots.

The EQUALIZER Carry Comp includes a picatinny-style rail to mount lights or laser accessories, an optics-ready slide, enhanced aggressive serrations, and an Ameriglo® Trooper front night sight and blacked-out u-notch rear sight for an improved sight picture. Designed to be a dependable and accessible defensive pistol for a diverse range of shooters, the new Performance Center EQUALIZER Carry Comp is the perfect balance of power and capacity.

For more information on the Performance Center EQUALIZER Carry Comp, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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GRITR Sports, a trusted online gun store with a brick and mortar location in DFW, TX, announces the arrival of brand new Chiappa firearms.

Chiappa Firearms, an Italian manufacturer founded in 1958 in Brescia, has spent decades building a reputation for crafting a wide range of pistols, revolvers, and rifles – from historical reproductions to modern sporting arms. The latest batch of arrivals at GRITR Sports reflects that breadth of the catalog.

The new arrivals include:

• Rhino 60DS 10mm Revolver
• Rhino 30DS 10mm Revolver
• 1911 Empire Grade Gold .45 ACP Pistol
• 1911 Empire Grade Nebula .45 ACP Pistol
• Big Badger .30-30 / .350 Legend Folding Rifle
• LA322 Take Down Standard .22LR Rifle
• 1886 Wildlands Take Down Angle Ejection .45-70 Lever Action Rifle
• M1-22 Commemorative Edition .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle Read more

The February 2026 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,265,320 is an increase of 3.5 percent compared to the February 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,222,980. For comparison, the unadjusted February 2026 FBI NICS figure of 1,933,972 reflects a 13.5 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,236,637 in February 2025.

New for 2026 – Monthly NFA checks (Form 1 and 4) to provide improved market insights:

• The February 2026 NFA figure of 209,023 is an increase of 167 percent compared to the February 2025 figure of 78,295. Read more