Reloading Data for Federal’s New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Now Available

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal’s 7mm Backcountry is a new high-performance hunting cartridge boosted by all-new, patented one-piece, high-strength Peak Alloy case technology, which provides magnum performance in a standard bolt face rifle. Through 20-inch barrels and with 170-grain bullets, it can achieve 3,000 feet per second. Federal has recently published reloading data on its brand website’s product information page.

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One of the marvels of Federal’s 7mm Backcountry cartridge is that it’s built with exclusive new materials and technologies, allowing it to perform far beyond conventional ammunition. And it retains that all-so-important ability to be reloaded. Earlier this year, Federal posted a short video showing the process as well as the performance of handloaded rounds. Read more

Ammunition

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Now in 30-30 Win

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the release of the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter, chambered in .30-30 Win.

Starting today, the Stealth Hunter rifle platform is now available in the iconic American .30-30 Win cartridge. Built for both passionate hunters and shooting enthusiasts alike, these exceptional models seamlessly blend modern design with classic craftsmanship. This ensures not only superior reliability and performance in the field but also a deep respect for the time-honored techniques that have shaped hunting for generations.

These rifles boast a 5+1 capacity, a compact 16.5-inch 410 stainless-steel barrel, an overall weight of 6.95 pounds, and a total length of 34.3 inches. In addition to their sleek, all-black Armornite® aesthetic, the Model 1854 Stealth Hunters are equipped with a variety of modern upgrades that boost performance right out of the box. Key features include a meticulously engineered flat trigger design that promotes consistent finger placement for improved accuracy, an extended 10.5-inch Picatinny rail that offers a versatile platform for a broader range of optic compatibility, a large loop lever that facilitates effortless cycling, and a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle to accommodate suppressors, enabling quieter operation during hunting or target shooting.

The uniquely designed T6 aluminum forend is not only lightweight but also offers exceptional durability. It features fifteen M-LOK® compatible slots that allow for seamless accessory attachments, such as grips and lights. Additionally, the innovative HIVIZ® Litewave H3® fiber optic front sight significantly improves visibility, ensuring optimal performance in both low-light and daylight conditions, making it an ideal choice for various shooting environments. Read more

General

Springfield Armory Launches New Hellcat OSP .380

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the newest addition to the Hellcat® family, the Hellcat OSP .380. Chambered for the popular and highly controllable .380 round, this Hellcat is designed as a purpose-built micro-compact that delivers effective defensive performance while remaining extremely easy to conceal.

The Hellcat .380 takes everything that made the original 9mm version so popular and adds a softer shooting impulse. Combine this with its slim, lightweight dimensions, and you get exceptional control and effortless concealment. Paired with modern defensive ammunition, it delivers reliable penetration and expansion for potent personal defense.

This Optic Sight Pistol (OSP) in .380 is unique in its class in that it’s designed from the ground up to be optics-ready. Like the original 9mm Hellcat, the new .380 features a removable cover plate that conceals an interface cut designed to accept Shield RMSc/SMSc-pattern optics. Due to the direct-mount design, the optic sits low enough for the pistol’s U-Dot sights to co-witness with the red dot. Read more

Firearms

FPC Sues California to Strike Down Gov. Newsom’s New “Glock Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), joined by the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, and three FPC members, filed a major new federal lawsuit—Jaymes v. Bonta—to block California’s unconstitutional new ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns, some of the most popular firearms in America. The full complaint is available at firearmspolicy.org/jaymes-v-bonta.

The move to strike down the new law comes just three days after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127 into law. Under AB 1127, California firearm dealers will be prohibited from selling a broad class of popular and constitutionally protected semiautomatic handguns, including Glocks. Jaymes v. Bonta builds on FPC’s important and ongoing Renna v. Bonta lawsuit, which seeks to strike down the entire California “handgun roster” ban that prevents sales of many other popular handguns in the Golden State.

As detailed in the Jaymes complaint, the plaintiffs challenge California Penal Code § 27595(a), which bans the sale or transfer of Glock and Glock-style handguns with cruciform trigger bars. “These handguns are in common use; indeed, they are among the most popular firearms in the nation,” the filing explains. If the law takes effect, Californians “will have no practical way to acquire them”—a direct violation of the Second Amendment. Read more

Gun Control

Taurus Fall Cash-Back Offers

October 16 – December 21, 2025

Bainbridge, GA – Ready to upgrade your carry game with a new 9mm pistol or revolver? For a limited time, Taurus® is giving customers more reasons to buy with two exciting cash-back offers running now through December 21, 2025.

Buy any qualifying Taurus® G-Series 9mm pistol and get $30 back, and buy any new Taurus® or Rossi® revolver and get $30 back with each purchase. With so many qualifying models, there’s something for every shooter and every style.

Whether you want a slim, snag-free concealed carry pistol or the tried-and-true reliability of a wheelgun, there’s never been a better time to buy.

Taurus G-Series $30 Savings Event — Feel the Upgrade

Buy any qualifying Taurus® G-Series 9mm pistol and receive a $30 rebate. The G-Series is built for performance, comfort, and everyday reliability, offering modern ergonomics and trusted dependability that make it a smart choice for carry, home defense, or range time.

Qualifying G-Series Models Include: Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Pope And Young Announces New World Record American Elk

Pope and Young, America’s leading bowhunting organization, is proud to announce a new Pope and Young (P&Y) World Record Non-Typical American Elk. A special panel was convened by both the Pope and Young Club and Boone and Crockett Club consisting of experienced measurers from each organizations in Lacey, Washington, on October 13th to verify the scoring of this exceptional animal—and it has officially been confirmed as the new Pope and Young World Record. This was the first ever joint special panel with both Pope &Young Club and Boone & Crockett Club convened for a potential World Record for both organizations.

On December 31, 2024, Casey Brooks shot this record-breaking bull in Kittitas County, Washington. The bull has an official score of 478 2/8”, surpassing the previous Pope and Young World Record by an astounding 28 6/8”. This incredible bull is less than half an inch from the Boone & Crockett World Record, which would be the largest bull ever taken or found in North America, and Casey killed his bull with archery equipment, which an outstanding accomplishment.

Casey pursued this bull for two years before finally getting him within bow range. Undeterred, he dedicated himself to the chase, ultimately releasing a well-placed arrow on the final day of 2024—culminating a remarkable two-year pursuit. Read more

Hunting

Ruger Introduces the Marlin Trapper Model 1894 in 10mm Auto

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the first ever lever-action rifle chambered in 10mm Auto. The Marlin® Trapper Series Model 1894™ in 10mm Auto is launching in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Company’s new LEVERevolution 10mm Auto

ammunition. This first-of-its-kind lever-action rifle blends Marlin’s legendary craftsmanship with the versatility of 10mm Auto, setting a new standard for lever-action innovation.

Already known for its power and versatility as a semi-auto pistol cartridge, 10mm Auto delivers even greater performance when paired with a rifle-length barrel. The Trapper Series Model 1894 in 10mm Auto boasts an increased velocity of up to 250 fps compared to its pistol counterpart.

The Trapper Series Model 1894 is a short, quick-handling carbine rifle ideal for small-to-medium game hunting, self-defense and plinking, making it an excellent companion to your 10mm pistol. Like other models in the Trapper Series line, it features a cold hammer-forged, 16.17” threaded barrel and receiver-mounted Skinner Sight™ system that provides rapid target acquisition.

Additionally, the stainless steel receiver, lever, magazine tube and barrel feature an attractive non-glare, satin finish. Read more

Firearms

SAF Files Lawsuit to Protect Fourth Amendment Rights of High School Gun Owner

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a new lawsuit in New Hampshire challenging the unconstitutional search of an 18-year-old high school senior’s vehicle, based solely on the knowledge that he is a legal gun owner.

The case, Harrington v. Crawford, stems from the search of Hillsboro-Deering High School student Jack Harrington’s vehicle while it was parked on school grounds. Harrington lawfully owns a handgun and sometimes kept his firearm in his truck – in full compliance with all federal and state laws – but always removed the gun from his vehicle before going to school. When school authorities became aware of Harrington’s gun ownership, he was subjected to aggressive interrogation by district employees which culminated in his vehicle being searched without consent. The school had no reason to believe Harrington brought his firearm to school, and no firearm was found during the invasive and unconstitutional search.

“Being public about exercising your private rights cannot be grounds for being harassed and searched on campus,” said SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “The apparent position of the school district here is ‘choose to exercise one right, give away another.’ That’s just not how it works. If simply being a gun owner is legal justification to be harassed and searched by authorities, what would stop them from submitting gun owners like Jack to searches every day? And what’s their proposed solution to avoid that abuse, that he sells his privately owned firearm?” Read more

Gun Control

NSSF Urges Justice Department to Resume NFA and Import Processing During Federal Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, urged the Department of Justice (DOJ), in a letter, to fully reopen the National Firearms Act (NFA) Division and the Import branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The processing of Import permits and NFA forms are legally required for firearm industry members to provide certain firearms to law-abiding Americans wishing to exercise their Second Amendment rights during the current lapse in government funding, that shows no sign of ending any time soon.

Processing of applications for Import permits and NFA forms have been suspended since the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, 2025. Background checks for firearm transfers have remained operational through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), as it is deemed essential to ensure law-abiding citizens can freely exercise their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms. However, additional processing requirements for lawful transfers of suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and manufacture and import notifications are in limbo until the federal government is reopened.

“While we understand the operational challenges that arise during a lapse in federal funding, the complete cessation of commercial Imports and the processing of NFA items represents an infringement on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Americans’ Second Amendment rights cannot be suspended because Congress has failed to fund the federal government.” Read more

Firearms

Team Blaser Continues Winning Streak at 2025 World Skeet Championships

San Antonio, Texas – Team Blaser dominated at the 2025 World Skeet Championships once again with Caile Bradham winning HOA World Champion (498/500) and HAA World Champion (598/600). This was the second year in a row that a Team Blaser member won both prestigious titles. Bradham was also Worlds 12 Gauge Runner-up, Worlds Doubles AAA Class Champion, and Mini-Worlds .410 Champion.

The 2025 NSSA Mini-World Skeet Championships were held September 26-28 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas, followed by the NSSA World Skeet Championships September 29 – October 4.

“I switched to a Blaser F3 Vantage in early 2025, and shortly after I was able to achieve higher scores and more wins all culminating in winning the HOA at the World Skeet Championships,” said Team Blaser’s Caile Bradham. “Without everybody’s support from Blaser USA, none of this would have been possible!” Read more

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