Trijicon Introduces AccuPoint 1-8×24 Riflescope

Wixom, MI – The Trijicon® AccuPoint® riflescope has long been trusted by serious hunters across the globe for its proven durability, exceptional clarity, and unmatched battery-free illumination. Building on this legacy, Trijicon is proud to introduce the new AccuPoint 1-8×24.

Developed with extensive feedback from professional hunters—from the Alaska backcountry to the plains of Africa—the AccuPoint 1-8×24 is engineered to give big-bore rifle hunters the versatility they need for any situation. Its new Hunter Holds MOA reticle enables most dangerous-game cartridges to be zeroed at 50 or 100 yards while providing intuitive 50-yard hold points out to 250 yards, ensuring confident shot placement from “too-close” encounters to extended-range opportunities. A one-gun safari is now a reality with the new 1-8×24 AccuPoint!

Like all AccuPoint models, the 1-8×24 features Trijicon’s advanced tritium and fiber-optic illuminated reticle, delivering a bright, precise aiming point in any lighting condition—without batteries. This dual-illumination system automatically adjusts reticle brightness to match ambient light, while the patented manual brightness override (fiber strip or fiber dial, depending on model) gives users additional control when needed. Read more

Optics

Woodpecker Tongues Are Exceptionally Long

Have you ever imagined how long and important the tongue is to a woodpecker? The tip of this Pileated Woodpecker’s tongue is actually a small portion of the entire tongue (photo by Bellemare Celline). 

Few people are aware of just how important the tongue is to a woodpecker, but researchers have found that woodpeckers rely on their extraordinary tongue to thread into insect tunnels their beak can’t reach. A typical woodpecker tongue is long and flexible enough to reach into crevices and tunnels to reach prey hidden deep inside. Clearly, drilling into wood with its beak is just the first step for a woodpecker to procuring food in bark, branches, trunks, and even beneath the ground. Two pairs of muscles guide the tongue, allowing it to move in and out, and in multiple directions when probing.

A woodpeckers’ tongue is among the longest tongues relative to body size among all bird families, and woodpeckers use their tongue with remarkable precision. When not extended, the base of the tongue wraps around the back of the skull, and in some woodpecker species, the tongue stretches all the way around the skull to the position of the right nostril.

You can download a free Woodpecker Poster.

Specialized sticky saliva on the tongue attaches to insects, larvae, or other foods on contact to procure food that might otherwise escape. The tongue tip may also have bristles or backward-facing barbs that hook insects as the tongue pulls them out of a crevice. Woodpeckers’ tongues have specialized keratin tips that naturally regenerate as they become worn.

Woodpeckers are among the most diverse and interesting families of birds, numbering more than 200 different species found on 5 continents. There is so much more to learn about their fascinating adaptations, so if woodpeckers interest you, refer to the Bird Academy at the Wonderful World of Woodpeckers to look into their online woodpecker course, which is reduced in price now. Read more

Wildlife

Franklin Armory Introduces World’s First Total Round Control Bolt Action

Franklin Armory, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, will unveil the world’s first Total Round Control™ bolt action at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Franklin Armory engineered the patent-pending Total Round Control (TRC) system to usher in a new era of bolt action performance as the centerpiece of its Prevail™ line of long-range precision hunting rifles.

Franklin Armory’s TRC action is designed to control each round through the entire feeding-chambering-firing-extraction-ejection cycle so nothing is left to chance. No longer will bolt action afficionados be afflicted by the Push Feed (PF) versus Controlled Round Feed (CRF) dilemma. For the first time, hunters and long-range precision shooters alike can engage critical targets with the best of both worlds, while avoiding the failures of legacy bolt action designs.

“We engineered a truly innovative bolt action feeding system that uniquely combines the most effective design features from push feed and controlled round feed actions,” said Franklin Armory President Jay Jacobson. “Total Round Control and our inaugural Prevail model configurations offer a new paradigm for hunters and precision shooters who desire the best in function and performance.”

Prevail™ Rifle Line

Centered around the technologically advanced TRC action, Franklin Armory’s Prevail offers all of the features expected in a 100 percent American made high-performance hunting rifle and more, including the following: Read more

Firearms

Real Avid Releases Master Pistol Maintenance Collections

Real Avid, the leader in DIY for Guns®, has developed the one-and-done answer to pistol cleaning and maintenance tasks with the company’s new Master Pistol Collections. Four comprehensive kits make up the Master Pistol Collection series.

For dedicated pistol shooters and conceal carry users who transition between multiple handguns, Real Avid offers the Master Pistol Maintenance Collection and the Master Pistol Cleaning Collection.

The Master Pistol Maintenance Collection is a well-apportioned kit that includes everything needed to clean and maintain a broad range of pistols — from essential chemicals and cleaning materials to specialized tools and the necessary jags and brushes to cover all common pistol calibers. Part of this collection is Real Avid’s Master Sight Pusher, a universal-style sight tool designed to easily remove and install common dovetail fitment rear sights as well as make critical sight adjustments for precise point-of-aim, point-of-impact zeroing. Read more

Firearms

KRISS Vector Gen 3 Two-Tone Variants Now Available Exclusively Through Lipsey’s

Black and Flat Dark Earth Two-Tone Configuration Begin Shipping to Authorized Lipsey’s Dealers

Chesapeake, Virginia, USA — KRISS USA is pleased to announce the release of the new KRISS Vector Gen 3 Two-Tone variant, featuring a factory Black upper receiver and Flat Dark Earth (FDE) lower receiver. This model is available exclusively through Lipsey’s, one of the industry’s leading firearms distributors.

The Two-Tone variant extends the Gen 3 lineup with this exclusive finish across the Carbine (CRB), Pistol (SDP), and Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR). The SDP and SBR models feature an FDE 5.5″ M-LOK® Gen 3 handguard matching the Two-Tone factory finish.

For purchasing information, consumers should contact their local dealer or visit www.lipseys.com to find a dealer in their area.

Pricing & Availability

Two-Tone (Cal. 9X19 / 45ACP / 10MM)

VECTOR SDP G3 5.5″ MSRP: $1,499.99

VECTOR CRB G3 16.0″ MSRP: $1,749.99

VECTOR SBR G3 5.5″ MSRP: $1,699.99 Read more

Firearms

Bergara Introduces the Premier Series Cima Pro

Lawrenceville, Georgia – BPI Outdoors / Bergara® Rifles introduces their latest model of Premier Series rifles, the Cima Pro. The Premier Cima Pro is the embodiment of Bergara’s highest standards of performance, innovation, and craftsmanship. Built entirely with carbon technology through an advanced autoclave curing process that extends from the stock to the barrel. It achieves an exceptional balance between strength and weight, ensuring rigidity, consistency, and lasting reliability.

Combined with the premier stainless-steel action and premium components such as the TriggerTech® trigger and the newly designed side-port ST2 Muzzle Brake, the Cima Pro delivers precision and control with every shot. Its carefully engineered weight reduction guarantees the precision and reliability that define Bergara, giving hunters the confidence of repeatable performance in the most demanding conditions. Paired with Bergara’s CURE carbon barrel, every element of the Cima Pro is engineered for maximum weight reduction without sacrificing performance.

The Cima Pro has several caliber offerings including the up and coming 22 Creedmoor and 25 Creedmoor, as well as, the ever popular, 6.5 CR, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, 7 PRC, .300 Win and 300 PRC. This new rifle weighs a mere 5.7 pounds and has an MSRP starting at $3099. Read more

Firearms

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for December, Q4 and Annual 2025

The December 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,587,049 is a decrease of 3.4 percent compared to the December 2024 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,642,270. For comparison, the unadjusted December 2025 FBI NICS figure of 2,220,852 reflects a 16.1 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,647,933 in December 2024.

Additional insights on the month-over-month NICS data from GunBroker, NICS Reporting & Analysis (November 2025 data), available in the member portal under Industry Research.

  • Top-5 States for Adjusted NICS Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, OH
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Handgun Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, VA
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Long Gun Checks: TX, PA, FL, OH, VA

The fourth quarter 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 4,294,591 reflects a decrease of 3.7 percent compared to the 4,459,900 figure for fourth quarter 2024.

The annual 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 14,612,314 reflects a decrease of 4.1 percent compared to the 15,239,011 figure for annual 2024. Read more

General

Firearm Sales Index for December 2025

RetailBI has released the December 2025 RetailBI Firearm Sales Index, the firearm industry’s most accurate benchmark of retail performance and indicator of consumer purchasing behavior of new firearms, reporting -16.4% for December, with a year-over-year (2025/2024) decline of -12.1%.

Gearfire’s RetailBI believes the firearm supply-chain deserves a creditable, data-driven performance marker to guide new firearm production and inventory decisions that precisely align with true consumer demand, optimizing sell-through rates while preserving overall market health.

For decades, firearm manufacturers and distributors have relied on NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) figures as a proxy for consumer demand when forecasting production and inventory needs. While new firearm sales do require a background check and would be reflected in the NICS results in most cases, this methodology proves to be flawed when considering common scenarios— such as permit applications, used firearm sales, transfers, denials, and multiple-firearm transactions — that make NICS an imprecise measure of new firearm demand. Read more

Firearms

Bergara’s BTi30 Suppressor

Lawrenceville, Georgia – BPI Outdoors / Bergara® Rifles introduces the Bergara BTi30 suppressor which redefines suppressor precision. Designed and manufactured in the USA this new suppressor reduces POI shift, creates tightens groups, and has the adaptability modern shooters need.

The Bergara BTi30 is a purpose-built suppressor for shooters who demand precision, reliability, and adaptability. The BTi30 is packed with features including the following: swappable vented or sealed end caps, a HUB-compatible mounting system, and external fluting for enhanced cooling. The BTi30 delivers consistent performance across multiple platforms.

The vented design reduces peak pressure in the blast chamber, resulting in quicker recovery, enhanced accuracy, and less blowback to the bolt face and shooter. When precision and repeatability are the ultimate goals, a vented suppressor is the solution.

The standard 1.375″ x 24TPI HUB mounting allows use with your preferred system—direct thread, taper mount, or quick-detach. This gives you maximum adaptability without proprietary limits. Each suppressor ships with a muzzle-indexing mount that seats against the crown of the muzzle, preventing misalignment issues with shoulder-indexed design.

The precision-optimized design is engineered to minimize point-of-impact shift and tighten groupings up to 25% versus traditional suppressors or bare muzzles, providing repeatable and consistent results for precision hunters and shooters. Read more

Firearms

BANISH 556: A New Standard for Tactical Suppression

BANISH Suppressors, the industry-leader in innovative, hearing-safe firearm suppressors, proudly unveils the all-new BANISH 556, the most advanced 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. suppressor on the market. This new hard-use suppressor is tailored for full- and semi-automatic carbines and SBRs and includes sophisticated controlled-flow technology to mitigate back pressure while optimizing sound and flash suppression.

“Everything we have learned about materials, manufacturing, and the dynamic movement of pressurized gas through suppressors has been leveraged in making the BANISH 556,” said Brandon Maddox, BANISH Suppressors Founder and CEO. “I challenged the design team to create a new 5.56 suppressor that offers best-in-class noise and flash reduction, low back pressure, durability for hard use – including a full-auto rating – and overall dimensions that keep it portable and suitable for use by military and law enforcement professionals, as well as armed citizens. The result is the BANISH 556, and a whole new level of performance from tactical suppressors.”

The BANISH 556 is made using a combination of metal additive manufacturing, similar to 3D printing, and traditional machining to seamlessly combine a stainless-steel blast chamber with an advanced Inconel suppressor body. Read more

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