New for 2026, A Modern Interpretation of a Classic Single-Action: The Chiappa S.A. 1873 Black Thunder

Chiappa Firearms expands its single-action revolver lineup with the introduction of the S.A. 1873 Black Thunder, a modern revolver built around one of the most recognizable handgun patterns in firearms history. Chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, the Black Thunder maintains the traditional single-action operating system that defines the 1873 pattern while incorporating several contemporary features intended to support modern shooting, hunting, and outdoor applications.

The revolver operates through a traditional single-action mechanism and uses a six-round fluted cylinder with a semi-hexagonal profile. This geometry reduces weight while maintaining structural strength and balance in the hand. A transfer bar safety system supports safe operation while preserving the familiar manual of arms expected from a single-action revolver.

Chiappa pairs this action with a tensioned barrel system comprising a steel inner barrel housed within an aluminum outer sleeve. This construction helps reduce overall weight while maintaining rigidity and consistency in the barrel assembly. The revolver will be offered in two configurations: a 5.5-inch barrel and a 7.5-inch barrel, providing shooters with options suited to both compact carry and extended sight radius preferences. Read more

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Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Introduces Exclusive Performance Center M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp

 

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. is proud to announce an exciting new exclusive offering: the Performance Center® M&P® 9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp®, developed in partnership with Smith & Wesson®. This high-performance pistol is engineered for shooters who demand precision, control, and innovation in every shot.

Designed to enhance the shooting experience, this exclusive model features Smith & Wesson’s advanced Carry Comp® system with PowerPort™ technology, which redirects gases upward to reduce felt recoil and improve shot-to-shot recovery. The result is greater control and faster target reacquisition.

The pistol is built on a full-size 7075-T6 aluminum frame with a Midnight Bronze Cerakote® finish, offering both durability and a premium aesthetic. Its ported 4.22-inch stainless steel barrel and optic-ready slide with ClearSight™ cut ensure optimal performance while maintaining a clear sight picture—even under rapid fire conditions.

Additional premium features include the following: Read more

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Davidson’s Exclusive “Dead Man’s Hand” From Bond Arms

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s and Bond Arms have launched their second version of the “Dead Man’s Hand” two-shot derringer.

Known for their tough as a tank handguns, Bond Arms continues to work with Davidson’s on exclusive models and this second Dead Man’s Hand model represents the newest offering from the two companies.

The Dead Man’s Hand is chambered for both 45 Colt and three inch .410 bore shotshells. The flat sides are engraved with an homage to the American West and to the famous Dead Man’s Hand of aces and eights – a two-pair poker hand made famous by the story of Wild Bill Hickock and Old West folklore.

Based on Bond’s Rough Series, this model has all of the features and craftsmanship that Bond Arms is known for including the patented rebounding hammer, interchangeable barrel system, crossbolt safety, and spring-loaded, cammed locking lever.

The grips are carved wood with checkering and a black star medallion on each side.

Barrel length: 4.25 inches

Overall length: 6.25 inches

Frame finish: Matte stainless steel

Frame material: Stainless steel

Weight: 20 ounces

Leather holster with thumb break included

The Davidson’s Exclusive Dead Man’s Hand two-shot derringer, Item#BADMRSP-45/410, has a suggested retail price of $596.00. Consumers will likely enjoy a lower price from their local Davidson’s and Gallery of Guns FFL retailers. The Dead Man’s Hand is in stock now and available for immediate shipment. Read more

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The Kestros Sling System RedefinesMobility and Precision in the Field

East Sussex, UK — Spartan Precision Equipment proudly announces the launch of the all-new Kestros Sling System, an innovative carry solution engineered to seamlessly bridge the gap between stalking and taking the shot. Designed for hunters and shooters who demand efficiency, speed, and reliability, the Kestros Sling System eliminates the friction of gear management by keeping both rifle and bipod stowed, secure, and instantly deployable when it matters most.

True to Spartan Precision Equipment’s commitment to working with the best partners in the world, the Kestros Sling System represents a collaboration of elite design and manufacturing expertise. The system was conceived by a renowned Finnish sniper, bringing real-world operational insight into how a rifle should be carried in demanding environments. Designed to hold your rifle comfortably and securely, the Kestros enables complete hands-free movement without fear of the rifle slipping from your shoulder—no matter the terrain or conditions. The system is proudly manufactured in Finland, reflecting the highest standards of precision engineering and durability. Read more

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April 2026 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Figure Shows 1.6 Percent Increase Year-Over-Year

The April 2026 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,193,428 is an increase of 1.6 percent compared to the April 2025 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,174,294. For comparison, the unadjusted April 2026 FBI NICS figure of 1,933,972 reflects an 11.9 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,194,006 in April 2025.

New for 2026 – Monthly NFA checks (Form 1 and 4) to provide improved market insights:

Top-5 States for NFA Checks in April:
Texas

26,648
Virginia

18,538
Florida

13,706
North Carolina

7,571
Georgia

7,348
  • The April 2026 NFA figure of 190,086 is an increase of 130.3 percent compared to the April 2025 figure of 82,519.

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SAF Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Grant Review in Adamiak Case

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging review in Patrick Tate Adamiak v. United States, a case involving a decorated Navy veteran sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing cut-up gun parts and two inert RPG-7 training dummies.

Adamiak enlisted in the United States Navy at 17 years old, serving in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Panama Canal. At the time of his arrest, he had orders to report to BUD/S and had completed the first phase of training on his way to becoming a Navy SEAL. He was also a gun collector who sold legal gun parts until a paid ATF informant falsely reported that he had a Mk-19 grenade launcher. After a search of his home and subsequent trial, Adamiak was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.

Editor of SAF’s Investigative Journalism Project, Lee Williams, has followed the case closely and has written more than 40 stories on Adamiak and his plight. The full list of stories can be found here.

SAF is joined in the amicus filing by the National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

“Lower courts continue to distort Bruen by turning the ‘plain text’ step into a restrictive Goldilocks test that lets the government evade its historical burden entirely,” said SAF Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros. “If cut-up gun parts and inert training aids are being regulated as ‘firearms’ under the NFA, they are presumptively ‘arms’ under the Second Amendment and require historical analogues. Patrick Adamiak should not be spending decades in prison because, among other abuses, courts refuse to apply the Supreme Court’s precedents faithfully.”

SAF’s brief focuses on the Second Amendment aspects of the case, including what constitutes an “arm,” why the plain text of the Second Amendment is implicated, and why Bruen’s historical analysis may not be avoided.

“This case highlights the human cost of lower courts’ refusal to faithfully apply Bruen,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “A Navy veteran is behind bars over inert gun parts, yet his Second Amendment claim was never even heard on the merits. SAF and its partners are committed to defending the right to keep and bear arms against this kind of judicial abuse, and we believe the Supreme Court must intervene.” Read more

Gun Control

Trijicon’s New Green Dot SRO

Trijicon®, Inc., a global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is pleased to announce a new 2.5 MOA, Green Dot version of the popular SRO® reflex sight. The new model will be available in Black and Coyote Brown anodized finishes.

Designed for competitive and target shooting applications, the Trijicon SRO® (Specialized Reflex Optic) features a large field of view and a clean, crisp aiming dot that helps shooters find the dot quickly, track it easily, and improve both accuracy and speed.

Why Green?
Green dot sights take advantage of the human eye’s peak sensitivity to green wavelengths, making them appear brighter and easier to acquire in daylight, even at lower brightness settings—prolonging battery life. They maintain visibility in bright conditions, resist washout, and perform better in fog, haze, or against complex backgrounds. Green is easier on the eyes, reducing strain during prolonged use and provides a clearer aiming point for many with astigmatism or red-green color blindness. In both low-light and high-glare environments, green delivers vivid contrast and detail, enabling quicker target acquisition and sustained accuracy. Read more

General

How the Sportsmen’s Alliance Defeated Anti-Hunting Language in the Farm Bill

In a major win for conservation, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, simply known as the Farm Bill. Farm Bill passage is never easy, but it is vital. The Farm Bill positively impacts countless wildlife species, hunting access, and American families, and the Sportsmen’s Alliance applauds its passage in the House.

The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation considered by the U.S. Congress. It contains funding and sets policy on items ranging from conservation programs valued by American sportsmen to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits that help feed low-income families. The Conservation Title of the bill outlines and funds numerous programs that benefit sportsmen and wildlife, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Improvement Program (VIP-HIP), which create valuable wildlife habitat and provide public hunting access.

“We’re incredibly grateful for House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson’s leadership on the Farm Bill, generally, and more specifically, his concerns for hunters and conservationists, and his efforts to remove the anti-hunting language from the Farm Bill,” said Torin Miller, Associate Litigation Counsel at the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation. “We’ll now focus our efforts on getting a Farm Bill clean of anti-hunting and anti-sporting-dog language passed in the Senate, and eventually, Congress as a whole.”

As a result of tireless advocacy by the Sportsmen’s Alliance, its members and affiliates, and strong Congressional leadership, the anti-hunting language that was amended into the Farm Bill was previously removed. That language, which was put forth by animal-rights groups, would have banned certain types of hounds and sporting dogs in hunting, as well as the use of “live lures” for training or field trials. Read more

Hunting

Michigan Elk and bear license applications on sale now through June 1

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Jerry Peak and son with two elk
Application period: May 1 – June 1
Drawing results available June 22.
You could get two tags in a single year with Pure Michigan Hunt!

Elk and bear license applications are on sale now through June 1. You can increase your odds, or even get two tags in a single year, by picking up Pure Michigan Hunt applications while you’re applying for bear and elk.

Previous Pure Michigan Hunt recipient Jerry Peak of Crystal did exactly that! He managed to grab two elk tags, which were used to harvest two beautiful, 6-by-6 bull elk. The secret of Jerry’s success? He applied for his elk tag as usual, but he also applied for – and was one of the people drawn for – the Pure Michigan Hunt.

The Pure Michigan Hunt offers a chance at licenses to hunt elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer, and first pick at a managed waterfowl area. Plus, a hunting prize package worth thousands goes home with the three lucky hunters. All licenses are transferable – winners can keep licenses for themselves or transfer licenses to a friend or loved one. Peak transferred his Pure Michigan Hunt elk tag to his son so they could hunt together.

Pure Michigan Hunt applications are only $5 each. Remember, you can only buy one elk chance and one bear preference point, and the deadline is June 1. That’s not the case with the Pure Michigan Hunt, as there is no limit to the number of applications you can buy through Dec. 31. Read more

Hunting

Ruger Introduces LCP MAX Pistol with Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the latest addition to the LCP® MAX lineup: a new model featuring the Magpul® Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG™). Introduced in 2021, the LCP MAX was built on the legacy of the original LCP pistol – America’s favorite ultra-compact – by delivering increased capacity and enhanced shootability in a lightweight, easy-to-carry design. This newest configuration represents the next step in Ruger’s continued evolution of the platform.

Developed through Ruger’s ongoing collaboration with Magpul Industries, the LCP MAX with Magpul EHG offers the same proven performance shooters expect from the LCP MAX, now paired with a premium grip frame engineered for improved control, comfort and consistency. Initial models will feature a manual safety, a 10?round magazine, and a new, 13?round magazine purpose-built for the EHG. This launch is just the beginning of what Ruger and Magpul have planned for the LCP MAX, underscoring Ruger’s commitment to innovation and consumer choice. Read more

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