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Derya Arms (South Derya Corp.), an international firearms manufacturer with production operations in Jacksonville, Florida and Konya, Türkiye, today expanded its EX imported shotgun line with the EX1500, a lever-action .410 built on a mono-block steel receiver and offered in three configurations: an 18-inch Ironwolf tactical model, a 20-inch walnut-and-nickel field model, and a 24-inch engraved hard-chrome heirloom model. All three are shipping now through Derya’s authorized dealer network nationwide.

EX is the designation for Derya’s imported shotguns — built in Türkiye and exported to the United States. Every traditional Derya shotgun in the U.S. catalog carries the EX prefix. The EX1300 over/under and EX1400 side-by-side opened that line. The EX1500 adds the lever gun.

A smooth short-throw lever feeds a 5-round tubular magazine. The receiver is a single-piece steel mono-block — fewer joints, more strength — finished in black Melonite, nickel, or engraved hard chrome depending on the model. Every barrel is a smooth bore internally threaded for Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke tubes, so the shooter can tighten or open the pattern without changing guns. Fixed front iron and an adjustable rear sight sit ahead of a Picatinny rail for a red dot or optic.

The furniture is the same family already running on Derya’s RAN lever-action rifles. The 18-inch model wears the patented Ironwolf adjustable aluminum stock and M-LOK forend. The 20- and 24-inch models wear hand-selected Turkish walnut with M-LOK slots in the forend. Length of pull is 14 inches across the line. Trigger pull is 4.4 pounds. Recoil is the reason people buy a .410 in the first place — soft enough for new shooters, small game, and pest control, serious enough for a day in the field. View at https://derya.us/ex1500/. Read more

ShellShock Protection, a next-level name in hearing and eye protection, recognizes National Hearing Protection Month as an important opportunity to remind hunters, shooters, range-goers and outdoor enthusiasts that hearing protection should be an essential part of every trip to the range or field.

Exposure to loud sounds, such as firearm discharge, can lead to permanent hearing damage and increase the risk of cognitive decline. While hearing protection is a well-known aspect of firearm safety, ShellShock Protection aims to design equipment that does not hinder shooter experience. The company believes the best hearing protection is comfortable enough for consistent wear without compromising situational awareness.

“Most people don’t think about their hearing until something is already gone, and by then it’s too late to get it back,” said Eric Hung, CEO of ShellShock Protection. “This October, we’re asking everyone to think about it a little sooner, especially on the gun range. At ShellShock, we make protection you’ll actually wear, because the sounds worth hearing are worth protecting.”

National Hearing Protection month is a time to encourage people to make hearing protection a habit and to understand that protecting your hearing today helps preserve the activities, conversations and experiences you enjoy for years to come. ShellShock Protection aims to educate, raise awareness and help shooters make hearing protection a consistent part of their routine rather than an after thought.

ShellShock’s EXO Pro Elite™ is designed with these considerations in mind. Its 23NRR offers more noise reduction without sacrificing clarity. The enhanced audio clarity provides reduced static and cleaner amplification of ambient sound. These features are designed to provide comfort and awareness during extended use with a battery life of over 300 hours. Its PureSeal™ gel ear cups create a comfortable seal, while electronic sound compression is designed to help suppress harmful impulse noise while allowing users to remain connected to their surroundings. Read more

EAA Corp., in partnership with Girsan firearms, announces nationwide distribution of the Girsan Witness2311 XXX Series, including the CMX XXX and SC9 XXX compact 9mm double-stack 1911 models.

Beginning in early October 2026, both the Witness2311 CMX XXX and SC9 XXX will start shipping through EAA’s distributors network.

The Witness2311 XXX Series is the smallest double-stack 1911 platform produced by EAA/Girsan to date, built around a new compact grip module approximately 25% smaller than a standard full-size double-stack 1911 grip. Unlike many compact double-stacks that shorten the slide and barrel while retaining a full-size grip, the XXX Series reduces the grip itself, pairing it with aggressive texturing, a low-profile magwell, and a 3.4-inch barrel while retaining a 16+1 capacity with slim Check-Mate magazines.

Standard double-stack 1911 grip (left) vs New XXX Grip size (right)

The CMX XXX takes the compact platform further with an automatic firing pin block in place of the traditional grip safety, an optic-ready slide for RMSc footprint, tuned trigger, two-tone finish, and precision lightening cuts. SKU: 395062 (2 Magazines)

The SC9 XXX stays closer to the traditional 1911 configuration with a grip safety and a minimal feature set, bringing the same compact 16+1 platform to market at a competitive starting MSRP of $599 and giving EAA dealers nationwide a competitively priced solution for customers looking for a true compact double-stack 1911. SKU: 395064

A special-edition Witness2311 CMX XXX launch package will be available through Academy Sports + Outdoors stores. SKU 395162 includes the CMX XXX pistol and four Check-Mate 16-round aluminum magazines.

Adding even more value, high-quality Check-Mate 16-round magazines retail for just $27 each, making it affordable to stock up without the magazine premium.

For more information about the Witness2311 XXX Series and other EAA products, visit www.eaacorp.com.