Remington Ammunition Will Launch Three New Subsonic Rifle Loads in 2026

GW: Often overlooked is sub-sonic ammo. Traveling beneath the speed of sound means it sustains speed better than hyper velocity loads. Less recoil, less noise yet superb accuracy.

Remington Ammunition will launch three new rifle cartridges loaded to subsonic muzzle velocities in 2026. The new Boat-tail Hollow Point (BHP) loads include 360 Buckhammer 250-grain, 308 Win. 190-grain, and 45-70 Govt. 300-grain.

The new centerfire rifle load offerings will expand upon Remington’s existing rifle, handgun, and rimfire Subsonic loads, and are engineered for optimal performance when paired with suppressors. They are loaded with custom powders and dependable primers. These loads’ performance and design prevent supersonic cracks, while the enclosed base bullets reduce lead buildup in suppressor ports.

“Remington Subsonic outperforms competitors superbly, without excessive noise. The product line is built for shooters who want quiet, consistent performance without sacrificing reliability,” said Remington’s Centerfire Rifle Product Director Mike Holm. “These new rifle loads expand the lineup with more options for hunters, training enthusiasts, and tactical shooters who need dependable accuracy below the speed of sound.” Read more

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New Lapua TRX Tipped Hunting Ammunition Delivers Unmatched Precision

GW: Lapua has never let me down and has proved to me most accurate.

Lapua, Finland – Lapua, world-renowned for producing the finest cartridge cases, bullets, and ammunition for competitive shooters & hunters, has expanded their True-Range Expanding (TRX) family of products to include several new ammunition offerings.

Lapua TRX polymer-tipped, solid-copper projectiles are crafted for hunters and precision shooting enthusiasts who demand the highest standards in exterior ballistics and terminal performance. TRX delivers industry leading long-range precision with the highest ballistic coefficient (BC) values in its class, ensuring a flat-shooting trajectory and superior resistance to wind drift. This enables hunters to confidently execute their harvest with extreme precision, even in challenging conditions.

New for 2026, Lapua TRX ammunition is now offered in the following cartridges:

  • 6.5 Creedmoor 120 Grain TRX
  • 6.5 x 55 Swede 120 Grain TRX
  • 308 Winchester 150 Grain TRX
  • 30-06 Springfield 165 Grain TRX – NEW for 2026!
  • 300 Winchester Magnum 165 Grain TRX – NEW for 2026!

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Traditions Firearms Expands Outfitter G3 Line with 400 Legend for 2026

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

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Smith & Wesson Unveils Steel-Frame Pistols; Introducing the M&P Metal HD Series

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

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Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions

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

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Most Recent Firearm Production Figures

Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2025 Edition (reporting 2023 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER).

The report is available free to members by logging into the NSSF Member Portal here.

Key findings for public release showed:

    • The estimated total number of firearms in civilian possession from 1990–2023 is 506.1 million, according to data in reports such as ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States, ATF AFMER and Congressional Research Service and including the collective ATF AFMER reports up to the 2023 edition.
    • Total domestic firearm production reported in the 2023 AFMER was 8,466,729 – a decrease of 15.4 percent from 2022 reported figures.
    • Data indicates that 32,091,000 Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) are in circulation since 1990.
    • Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) production decreased 46.2 percent from 2022 to 2023. This increased the estimated amount of MSRs produced (since 1990) by 4.5 percent from 30.7 million to 32 million.
    • In 2023, 13,574,653 total firearms were made available for the U.S. market, which includes firearms that were domestically produced plus those imported, minus exported firearms. Of those, 8,176,535 were handguns, 3,899,907 were rifles and 1,498,211 were shotguns.
    • From 1990 to 2023, 284.4 million firearms have been made available to the U.S. market. Read more
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Theodore Roosevelt’s comments on Immigrants and being an American in 1907

“In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American … There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag … We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language … and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”

Theodore Roosevelt

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CVA’s New Scout Spur in 28 Gauge With New Stock Patterns


CVA unveils their new Scout Spur in A New Gauge and New Patterns. Lawrenceville, GA – CVA is pleased to announce production of the 28 gauge in the popular Scout Spur model. The Scout Spur is lightweight, handy, and now more capable than ever. The new 28 Gauge Scout Spur gives hunters more options and range in the field. Featuring the upgraded ergonomics of the Spur line, as well as the TruLock XX-Full Turkey choke.

The Scout Spur is built on CVA’s trusted single-shot platform with modern upgrades for versatility and performance. Designed for comfort and adaptability, it offers improved ergonomics and customizable adjustments. A Picatinny rail simplifies optics mounting, making the Scout an ideal choice for budget-conscious hunters seeking reliability and innovation. The Scout Spur has an adjustable length of pull with a 1″ removable spacer and an adjustable comb height with two included cheek risers, 0.25″ and 0.50″. This new shotgun is available in Mossy Oak Bottomlands with a Cerakote® Patriot Brown barrel and action or OD Green and a blued barrel. MSRP starts at $544.

Visit www.cva.com where you can find more information on the new CVA Scout Series. Read more

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Remington’s New Hard Cast Handgun Ammunition

Remington Ammunition recently announced its new Hard Cast handgun ammunition line, engineered for deep penetration and reliable performance when protection from dangerous game is the priority. The new Hard Cast is designed for hunters, backcountry travelers, and handgun enthusiasts who demand maximum stopping capability. The four dangerous game defense options feature a hard-cast, waxed-groove alloy bullet for ultimate penetration and a nickel-plated case for reliability. The new loads are 10mm 200-grain, 44 Rem. Mag. 260-grain, 357 Mag 180-grain, and 9mm Luger +P 145-grain.

“When the stakes are high, and the target is heavy, you need a load built to penetrate deep and keep driving,” said Product Director Nick Sachse. “Remington Hard Cast delivers that confidence with a tough, non-deforming bullet, dependable function, and features that make it a smart choice for defense against dangerous game.”

Remington Hard Cast is built around a non-deforming alloy bullet designed to deliver the deep, straight-line penetration needed for defense against dense, heavy-bodied targets. Read more

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Allen Company’s HELIX Bipods

Allen Company, a recognized leader in shooting accessories, today announced the introduction of its new HELIX Bipod line, expanding the company’s comprehensive portfolio of shooting-related products. Engineered for competitive shooters, precision hunters, and tactical professionals, HELIX Bipods are designed to deliver exceptional adaptability, durability, and performance in demanding environments.

Constructed with a blend of aircraft-grade aluminum and reinforced polymer components, the HELIX Bipods feature a patent-pending, four-position rapid-snap leg extension system, 180-degree ARC leg adjustments, and silicone over-molded legs to enhance stability and grip. Allen Company will showcase the new HELIX Bipods, along with its complete lineup of 2026 new product introductions, at the SHOT Show, booth #13021.

The HELIX Bipod line will be available in four models with three attachment options: Read more

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