SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –– Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce the new BANISH® Speed K has been awarded the prestigious Golden Bullseye Award for Suppressor of the Year by NRA’s Shooting Illustrated. This recognition highlights the exceptional performance and versatility of the Speed K, which was designed and optimized in partnership with Federal Ammunition.

NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards, now in its 22nd year, have introduced a new category for 2024: the Shooting Illustrated Suppressor of the Year. This addition to the prestigious awards program reflects the growing interest, acceptance, and popularity of suppressors in the industry. The awards recognize and honor the finest products available in the shooting sports industry. Each year, a seven-member committee, comprising editors, graphic designers, and seasoned NRA Publications staff, meticulously selects the winners.

“We are honored to receive the first-ever Golden Bullseye Award for Suppressor of the Year from our friends at Shooting Illustrated,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “This recognition is a testament to our dedication to providing shooters with the best suppressors on the market. The Speed K’s exceptional performance and versatility make it an outstanding choice for all shooting pursuits.”

The BANISH® Speed K is a 5.56 suppressor that offers innovative features that set it apart from the competition and promise to revolutionize the shooting experience for enthusiasts across the country. Silencer Central’s commitment to delivering top-quality products is further validated by this esteemed award.

BANISH Speed K Specifications: Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that FIRSTLINE, which supports those who serve both our nation and its citizens through discounts on a select line of products, has added several new firearms to the program.

New to FIRSTLINE are the popular TRP™ series of pistols, as well as the bolt-action Model 2020 Waypoint and Redline rifles. Along with these newest additions, the FIRSTLINE program also offers a wide range of firearms from the SAINT, Hellion, M1A, Echelon, Hellcat, 1911, 1911 DS Prodigy and XD families. All pistols offered through the program come with three magazines.

FIRSTLINE, open to a wide range of qualified professionals, offers this select listing of Springfield Armory firearms at discounted pricing in a simple, streamlined process. Following is a listing of those who qualify for the FIRSTLINE program: Read more

Silencer Shop, the nation’s largest suppressor and NFA distributor, is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) Builder program. This launch marks a significant milestone in firearms customization, combining the unparalleled simplicity of Silencer Shop’s eForm 1 submission system with the legendary quality of Daniel Defense AR-15 rifles. For the first time ever, 2A enthusiasts can effortlessly design a custom Daniel Defense short-barreled rifle tailored to their exact preferences and avoid the traditional ATF Form 4 wait times.

The SBR Builder program empowers customers to mix and match their preferred Daniel Defense upper and lower receivers to create a truly personalized firearm. Silencer Shop’s expert team will then assist customers with navigating the eForm 1 submission process, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish. This service includes careful review of Form 1 information, precise laser engraving of the lower receiver with the customer’s details, notification of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO), and coordination with one of over 6,000 local dealers in Silencer Shop’s extensive dealer network for easy pickup.

Key features of the Silencer Shop SBR Builder program include: Read more

GForce Arms, Inc. is very excited to announce an EVOLUTION in our popular Huckleberry Lever Action line of firearms. In addition to our GFLVR410 shotgun models, we now offer a CENTERFIRE model, the GFLVR357, chambered in .357 magnum.

The GForce Arms LVR357 is a true showstopper that takes our lever action Huckleberry line into the centerfire ammunition world. It features light recoil, smooth cycling, and fast handling. It is the perfect addition for the firearms enthusiast who wants more out of a lever action rifle.

Aimed for the lever action lover that wants to add stylish classic finishes and features, this rifle boasts a beautiful Turkish Walnut stock and forend, a loop with leather strapping, 10+1 round capacity and a 16.5”, 20”, and 24” barrel. Colors come in Black, Stainless Steel, and the stylish Color Case-Hardened Steel. It comes standard with our limited LIFETIME warranty. The MSRP on this model starts at an affordable $675. Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that the Model 2020 Rimfire .22 LR bolt-action rifle has been chosen as NRA Publications’ American Rifleman 2024 Golden Bullseye Rifle of the Year.

Now in their 22nd year, the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. The winners are selected by a committee of NRA Publications staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry.

“With its Model 2020 Rimfires, Springfield has proven that visual elegance and mechanical excellence in a bolt-action chambered for the beloved .22 LR cartridge doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg,” said Brian C. Sheetz, Editor In Chief of American Rifleman. “This is why our staff selected them for the 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards ‘Rifle of the Year.’”

The Model 2020 Rimfire bolt-action rifle is offered in two primary versions — the wood-stocked Classic Model and the synthetic-stocked Target Model. The Classic is offered in four grades of Turkish walnut with a satin finish, while the Target features a reinforced polymer stock in two colors — black or sage with black webbing — modeled after the popular Model 2020 Waypoint.

Each Model 2020 Rimfire ships with a .22-caliber rotary magazine. Read more

Easthampton, Massachusetts — Today, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. (YHM) a leading innovator in firearm accessories, proudly unveils its latest breakthrough in suppressor technology—the “Bad Larry.” Engineered to perfection and designed for discerning long-distance shooters, Bad Larry .338 is set to redefine the industry standard for silence, durability, and versatility.

Chambered in .338, Bad Larry is designed for the needs of big-bore, long-distance shooters. Whether that means big game hunting, competitive shooting, or military applications, Bad Larry has got you covered. Its robust construction of heat-treated 17-4 PH stainless steel and a Stellite blast baffle ensures longevity, making it the ideal choice for shooters who demand reliability in the field. Bad Larry is crafted with precision and attention to detail, guaranteeing exceptional performance in any environment. Read more

Robert Louis Company, Inc., manufacturers of laser practice shooting systems and shotgun measuring tools, has introduced a new package for shooters who want to perfect shooting doubles. The “Doubles Duty” package includes a LaserShooter and two LaserPro Moving Target Projectors for practice at home with your own gun. Set-up is fast and easy — no computers, no ammo required.

The LaserPros feature a Voice Command and the shooter only has to say “PULL” to activate the doubles release and then to shoot at both targets and observe the hits. Timing and speedy, accurate shooting is the name of the game and practice will develop and enhance these skills to vastly improve your game.

The DOUBLES DUTY practice system can reproduce Skeet, Trap, Sporting and Five Stand presentations with the set-up time in minutes, and most any wall over 15 feet wide will suffice as your backdrop. Read more

TROY, AL  —  Kimber Mfg. has begun shipping the KDS9c Rail model.

After a highly successful SHOT Show 2024, Kimber began shipping the KDS9c Rail – 3 weeks after the product launched in early January. Like the original KDS9c, the railed model is built to be the next generation of hammer fired semi-automatic pistol from Kimber. Following a great response from media and industry partners during Industry Day at the Range, dealers can gain access to the new KDS9c Rail almost immediately following its debut.

New accessories are also readily available for the new model with holsters from TXC out of Texas with their X1 Pro in both right and left-handed as well as their OVRT holster in both right and left hand as well as the OVRT Mag pouch. Plus, the team at Black Point Tactical and Mission First Tactical have holsters ready to order now. The KDS9c Rail will come standard with one 15 round magazine and one 18 round magazine with alloy extended base. The optics capability mimics that of the legacy KDS9c and features mounting plates for the Trijicon RMR family of footprints, Holosun K, and Vortex Venom red dot optics. With an MSRP of $1,903, the complete combined features of the KDS9c Rail deliver a concealed carry firearm simply unmatched in the current market delivering more features than any other firearm of this quality at this price point. Featuring an alloy frame made with 7075 aerospace grade aluminum and a fully integrated crosshatch textured design for the front strap and grip panels, the ergonomics of the KDS9c deliver terrific comfort and superior control. Read more

[Cocoa, FL] – It’s here and it’s shipping! EAACorp and Girsan announce the beginning of shipments for the awaited Witness2311® Hunter in 10mm 6” Barrel configuration, breaking new ground in the field of affordable yet high-performing hunting pistols.

The Witness2311® Hunter is the first reasonably priced 6″ barrel double-stack 1911 in 10mm. Pistol hunters asked and EAA/Girsan delivered. This firearm combines precision to acquire distant targets with practical features, meeting the exact standards of those in the pursuit of game.

Key Features of the Witness2311 Hunter include: Read more