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Easton, MD – RETAY is proud to announce the RA1522 Pistol, a compact .22LR semi-automatic platform designed for shooters who demand maximum maneuverability without sacrificing performance. The RA1522 Pistol brings RETAY’s commitment to quality engineering to a versatile configuration perfect for recreational shooting, tactical training, backpack carry, and competitive applications where a shorter, lighter platform excels.

Built around a proven blowback system with a polymer frame and featuring an aluminum M-LOK forend, the RA1522 Pistol delivers exceptional handling in a compact package. At just 3lbs, 4oz pounds and with an overall length range of 16″, this pistol configuration offers enhanced mobility for close-quarters shooting scenarios while maintaining the reliability and accuracy RETAY is known for. The 25 or 10 round magazine capacity ensures extended shooting sessions without frequent reloads, while the low recoil and economical .22LR ammunition make it an ideal platform for high-volume training.

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FN America, LLC is excited to introduce the next generation of the legendary SCAR®, along with its first-ever purpose-built rifle suppressors, both available soon to U.S. consumers. The upgraded SCAR takes the platform to never-before-seen levels, enhancing its proven performance and shootability with more than two dozen upgrades, while retaining its iconic silhouette, core performance and current price position. The FN QD Series of rifle suppressors are 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm caliber forward-vented suppressors, purpose-built for the SCAR platform.

Since 2008, the SCAR has been the U.S. firearm industry’s standard in gas-operated, semi-auto, modular rifles for the most demanding shooters. And now, led by feedback from U.S. consumers, it takes a giant leap forward. The next generation of U.S. commercial SCAR rifles are fully compatible with forward-venting suppressors, easier to operate and feature significantly lower recoil, resulting in a softer shooting experience and faster follow-up shots.

“The next generation of the SCAR is the culmination of decades of development, proving what can be accomplished when our team is never satisfied,” said Dan Hines, Vice President of Commercial Products for FN America, LLC. “We combined input from consumer feedback and technical analysis of every SCAR component to create the ultimate in performance, shooter experience and adaptability, all at a similar price to the current SCAR.” Read more

Traditions® Firearms is proud to announce the addition of the 400 Legend caliber to its popular Outfitter G3 centerfire rifle lineup for the 2026.

Designed to meet the needs of hunters in straight-wall cartridge states, the .400 Legend offers hard-hitting performance, manageable recoil, and a flatter trajectory compared to many traditional straight-wall options. This makes it an ideal choice for whitetail hunters seeking modern performance and extended effective range while remaining compliant with state hunting regulations. 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 M&P9 M2.0® Metal HD and Competitor® HD pistols.

The next evolution in the M&P handgun line, the M&P Metal HD Series represents the pinnacle of Smith & Wesson heavy-duty pistols. Now available in two models, users have their choice of purpose-based designs right out of the box.

The M&P Metal HD is a metal masterpiece built on a rugged stainless steel Armornite® coated frame with a 5-inch barrel for unmatched durability, reduced recoil, and lightning-fast follow-up shots. Its new aggressive grip texture design and updated slide serration pattern allow for enhanced control even in wet conditions. The included Night Fision® tritium sights and C.O.R.E.™ optics-ready package ensure precision with or without the use of a red dot and a trusted M2.0 flat-faced trigger deliver perfection at every pull. Chambered in 9mm Luger, the M&P Metal HD holds a 17+1 capacity and ships with two magazines. Excluding the magazine, this pistol has a total weight of 34.9 ounces, an overall length of 8.25-inches, and a height of 5.5-inches.

For those who look to measure time in fractions of a second, the M&P Competitor HD is engineered for speed. Also chambered in 9mm Luger and constructed on a robust steel-frame this variant features a 5-inch spiral fluted stainless-steel barrel and exhibits a new slide design with distinct lightening cuts and deeper, more aggressive serrations that collectively aid in reducing felt recoil. Read more

GW:  This is good news and shipping firearms has become more convenient as a result.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) hailed a landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declaring that 18 U.S.C. § 1715—the federal statute prohibiting the mailing of concealable firearms such as pistols, revolvers, and other handguns—is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment as applied to Second Amendment protected arms. This opinion was issued after GOA filed suit in Shreve v. U.S. Postal Serv., No. 3:25-cv-214 (W.D. Pa. July 14, 2025) on behalf of its members, seeking to have this exact ban declared unconstitutional.

In its memorandum opinion for the Attorney General, the OLC concluded that the U.S. Department of Justice may not enforce the statute against law-abiding citizens seeking to ship or receive handguns used for lawful purposes, including self-defense, target shooting, and hunting. The opinion directs the Postal Service to modify its regulations accordingly to align with the Constitution. And it recommends that the statute not be criminally enforced.

This is a major victory for Second Amendment rights. The opinion applied a historical analysis under the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller, McDonald v. Chicago, and especially New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, finding no relevant historical tradition justifying a ban on shipping protected arms. OLC also concluded that the statute was designed to serve an illegitimate purpose: suppressing traffic in constitutionally protected firearms.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “This opinion is a direct rebuke to decades of federal overreach that has unlawfully restricted Americans’ ability to acquire, maintain, and transport their firearms. For too long, law-abiding gun owners have been forced to navigate expensive, burdensome workarounds involving federal firearms licensees, just to ship a handgun—even for perfectly lawful purposes. The DOJ now recognizes what we’ve always known: the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms, and that includes the rights to acquire and transport them.” Read more