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Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers, is donating a limited-edition series “Joel’s Wildfire” Golden Boy Silver rifles as part of its Guns For Great Causes program to help wildland firefighter Joel Eisiminger cover the mounting medical expenses associated with his fight against acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a diagnosis he received one day before his 25th birthday.

Eisiminger, originally from Southern Oregon, spent six seasons battling wildfires across the American West. In July 2024, while deployed on a wildfire in Northern California, Joel suddenly became seriously ill and was soon diagnosed with the aggressive form of blood cancer that requires extensive treatment.

His story, published in The New York Times, also helped shine a light on the lack of protection available to wildland firefighters. In response, lawmakers introduced the Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act (S.3183) in November 2025 to reverse a decades-long rule banning the use of respirators.

Henry Repeating Arms expects the sale of the 50-rifle series to generate more than $40,000 to support Joel’s treatment and ongoing care. Read more

Spring is the ideal time to introduce young enthusiasts to the world of sport shooting. Building on the success of last year’s Blue Label shotgun series launch, European American Armory Corp is expanding the lineup with the new Blue Label Youth Model, now shipping to EAA distributors nationwide.

The Blue Label O/U series gained attention as a competitively priced option for hunters and sport shooters who wanted the quality, simplicity and performance of a traditional over-and-under shotgun without the premium price tag. Now, the Youth Model brings those same features in a platform accommodating young shooters.

The Blue Label Youth features a shorter 18.5-inch barrel and a reduced length of pull (LOP) of 11 inches, compared to the standard 14.5 inches, making it a shotgun that feels balanced, comfortable, and easy to handle with shorter arms. Its lightweight aluminum receiver keep the total weight down to just 4.6 lbs., making it easier to control and maneuver while building confidence in new shooters.

Choosing the right first shotgun can be an important decision. The Blue Label Youth comes in the comfortable .410 bore, providing minimal recoil and making it a good choice for beginners practicing on targets or small game. Its manageable recoil helps ensure a positive first experience and encourages new shooters to build confidence in the sport. Read more

NSSF^®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, announces the relaunch of its newly improved Where To Shoot mobile app, helping connect target shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with shooting ranges across the United States.

“The shooting sports continue to grow in popularity, and finding a safe, welcoming place to shoot should be simple,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “The redesigned Where To Shoot app provides exactly that; accurate, up-to-date range information, training tools and more.”

Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, the updated app provides fast, convenient access to the country’s most comprehensive directory of shooting ranges.

A Faster Way to Discover Places to Shoot

The refreshed Where To Shoot app introduces a streamlined design and enhanced search tools that allow users to quickly find shooting facilities wherever they are — whether at home or traveling.

Key features include:

• Nationwide Range Directory — Access one of the most comprehensive databases of shooting ranges in the United States.
• Location-Based Search — Instantly find ranges near your current location or search by ZIP code, city or state.
• Indoor and Outdoor Range Filters — Easily identify facilities that match your preferred shooting environment.
• Detailed Range Listings — View contact information, directions and facility details before planning your visit.
• Events and Training Opportunities — Discover shooting events, instructional programs and other opportunities to improve skills.
• Mobile-Optimized Experience — A modern interface designed for quick browsing and seamless range discovery.

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If you haven’t handled an FK BRNO yet, the first thing you notice is that it doesn’t feel like a variant or derivative of something else. That’s because it isn’t: FK BRNO designs purpose-built pistols around their proprietary 7.5 FK cartridge system, an approach intended to push pistol performance farther downrange while keeping recoil and control manager.

FK BRNO is based in Brno in the Southern Moravia region of the Czech Republic. The city has a longstanding reputation for serious firearms craftsmanship. Their modern lineup carries that tradition forward with a distinctly engineering-forward mindset: tight tolerances, robust materials, and a focus on repeatable performance.

FK BRNO PSD Pistol in 7.5 FK

The flagship for many shooters is the FK BRNO PSD Pistol, a single-action, tilting-barrel pistol built around the 7.5 FK system. It’s designed to deliver rifle-like ballistics from a handgun platform, aided by FK’s proprietary recoil-attenuating system to keep the gun controllable and consistent shot-to-shot. The PSD platform is also known for its flexibility: it can be configured to run additional calibers with alternative barrels, giving owners a way to train or tailor the setup to different needs without leaving the FK ecosystem.

FK BRNO Field Pistol in 7.5 FK

If the PSD is the versatile do-it-all platform, the FK BRNO Field Pistol leans hard into precision and long-range capability. It’s an original design and is built on a system that can handle high-pressure performance while remaining ergonomic in the hand. The Field Pistol is positioned for long-range competition use, silhouette shooting, and hunting applications where accuracy and stability matter. Read more

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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