Bond Arms: A Holiday Gift to the Shooting Community

Bond Arms, the Texas-based leader in American-made derringers is packaging its 30th-anniversary celebration with a special gift for the shooting community this Christmas season. Announcing the 30th Anniversary Holiday Rebate Specials, the company is offering festive gift card rebates, turning the purchase of a legendary firearm into the perfect holiday gift for shooters.

?Marking three decades of unwavering craftsmanship since 1995, this limited-time promotion is a holiday thank-you to its loyal customers. From the powerful Cyclops to the sleek First Lady, a wide range of Bond Arms models are now adorned with a holiday bonus, making the season of giving the ideal time to invest in a piece of American heritage.

“As we celebrate 30 years, we’re filled with the same spirit of gratitude and generosity that defines the holidays,” said Gordon Bond. “We wanted to wrap up this milestone year by giving back to our community.”

The promotion is designed to bring holiday cheer to a wide array of shooters, offering significant savings on both premier and compact derringers, ensuring there’s a perfect model for every wish list.

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Firearms, Promotions

Garmin Unveils DriveTrack 72 In-Vehicle Dog Tracker with On- and Off-Road GPS Navigation

Track up to 20 canines on the large 7-inch touchscreen display with turn-by-turn navigation for any hunting expedition

Garmin today announced the Garmin DriveTrack™ 72, a multifunctional GPS navigator that tracks up to 20 sporting dogs1 in the field. From inside their vehicle, hunters can follow their pack using the 7-inch, high-resolution display and view each dog’s distance, direction and status. They can also get to and from the hunt with detailed mapping for on- and off-road navigation, including satellite imagery for an overhead view to help traverse unfamiliar terrain. Read more

Hunting

NICS Checks Top 530,000 for ‘Black Friday’ Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 530,156 background checks related to firearms for the week leading up to, and including, “Black Friday,” one of the busiest shopping days of the year. That figure is down from 2024’s total of 613,380 for the same time period. The 2025 total is a 13.6 percent decrease from the 2024 figure.

NICS completed 165,183 background checks on “Black Friday” alone. The figure approximates firearm sales at retail on that day, although it also includes background checks for other purposes related to firearms such as approvals for concealed carry permits. NSSF will later this week release its Adjusted NICS figures for November reflecting only those background checks related to the sale of a firearm at retail.

NSSF has worked with firearm retailers to spread out special sales offers to customers throughout the week leading up to “Black Friday” so as not to overwhelm FBI NICS on a single day, which can result in longer than normal wait times. Read more

Firearms

U.S. Army Awards Mossberg Contract for Additional 590A1 Pump-Action Shotguns

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract for approximately $11.6 million dollars to supply the U.S. Army with additional Mossberg® 590A1™ pump-action shotguns. First adopted by multiple branches of the U.S. Military in 1987, the Mossberg 590® proved its reliability and durability by successfully completing the rigorous MIL-SPEC 3443E testing protocol.

Following its adoption, the U.S. Military requested a purpose-built variant capable of withstanding sustained, high-volume use in the most demanding environments. That requirement led directly to the development of the Mossberg 590A1 — a strengthened, mission-ready evolution of the original 590 platform.

“Mossberg is honored to receive an additional contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the battle-proven 590A1 shotgun,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This award reflects our long commitment to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms built to exacting standards — and reinforces our pledge to provide timely solutions that support the safety and effectiveness of U.S. service members.” Read more

Firearms

Hook & Barrel Magazine Announces ActionPacked Christmas Giveaway

“Welcome to the party, pals!” Hook & Barrel Magazine®, The Lifestyle Magazine for Modern Outdoorsmen™, is kicking off the holiday season with a Yipee-Ki-Yay Christmas Giveaway designed to thrill firearms enthusiasts and fans of every dude’s favorite Christmas movie (yes, it’s a Christmas movie!). Hook & Barrel readers are invited to take their shot at an unforgettable prize package—one grandprize winner will receive:

• Heckler & Koch SP5
• Beretta 92FS
• One case of Hornady ammunition
• A fully loaded holiday kit, including a white tank top, a pair of men’s sneakers (“Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister”), a Hook & Barrel-branded Zippo lighter, and the original Die Hard movie on 4K disc with digital download

Five runnersup will each score a pair of Gamo Daisy Red Ryder BB Guns. Read more

Contests, Firearms

NEXTORCH Introduces WL25 Tactical Weapon Light with Green Laser

Seattle, WA –– NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, proudly introduces the WL25 Tactical Weapon Light with Green Laser. This rail-mounted tactical light blends a high-output white light with an integrated green laser for fast and precise target acquisition in low-light and no-light situations. Delivering up to 1,200 ultra-bright lumens and 44,100 candela, its focused beam can reach a distance of up to 459 yards.

The WL25 state-of-the-art tactical weapon light was designed in Germany and engineered to meet the demands of law enforcement, military personnel and professionals requiring crucial forward illumination and aiming in time-critical situations. It features a three-mode toggle switch control (Laser / Laser + White / White) for quick and intuitive operation, even with gloves on. The ambidextrous toggle switches allow users control from either side; a single click for constant-on, a press-and-hold for momentary-on, and double-click to switch between high and low modes. Once switched off, this intelligent weapon light resumes the previous brightness setting when powered back on.

Laser aiming calibration is simple and easy; its click-to-adjust system enables fast, repeatable zeroing. Use of a hex-wrench allows precise micro-adjustments of 1.5 MOA per click at 10 yards. A front-loaded battery access system enables lightning-fast battery swaps without removing it from the firearm. The tool-free quick-detach rail mount system guarantees a secure mount even under heavy recoil. Five adapter plates support compatibility with mainstream pistol rails. Built to endure real-world use, the WL25 combines high-output illumination, precision laser aiming, and mission-ready ergonomics; delivering dependable performance when every second counts.

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Optics

MDT Launches the Hand Cannon Slingshot

A Precision-Built, Fully Modular Evolution of a Timeless Classic

MDT, a leader in precision shooting innovation, is proud to announce the launch of the MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot, a modern reimagining of a childhood staple, engineered with the same rigor and performance-driven mindset behind MDT’s Chassis Systems.

Built from CNC-machined anodized aluminum and designed around a fully modular architecture, the MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot elevates simple backyard fun into a precision shooting platform. With interchangeable grips, sighting options, accessory interfaces, and tunable flat bands, it adapts to nearly any shooting style: competition, training, hunting, or pure recreation.

The MDT Hand Cannon Slingshot is built as a modern precision tool, far beyond the simple slingshots most shooters grew up with. Its rigid 6061 aluminum body eliminates flex, giving every draw and release a consistent, controlled feel. The result is a level of repeatability that turns casual backyard shooting into something far more refined.

Customization is at the core of the design. A rotating ambidextrous handle mount allows shooters to position the grip left, right, or centered to match their preferred draw style. With multiple grip options, including small, large, and AR pistol-grip compatible choices, users can create anything from a compact, minimalist build to a full-featured setup with added palm support.

The platform’s modularity takes things further. Integrated Picatinny rails, sling studs, and bolt-on sight interfaces give shooters room to add lights, lasers, SEND iT levels, lanyards, and other accessories. Whether kept clean or fully outfitted, the system adapts to the shooter’s needs. Read more

Hunting

Trump Admin Enacts FPC Proposal to Create New DOJ Second Amendment Rights Section

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) welcomed reports that the Trump Administration will establish a dedicated Second Amendment rights section within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice—an action that directly reflects FPC’s top executive-branch recommendation and a priority first proposed by FPC during the previous Trump Administration. The new office is expected to officially ramp up in early December.

FPC has consistently called for the creation of such a legal arm as part of a broader, long-term strategy to challenge and dismantle unconstitutional state and local restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms. The new section represents a vital infrastructure piece needed to confront what FPC has described as the ‘Axis of Authoritarianism’—governments that continue to defy Supreme Court precedent and block the exercise of fundamental rights.

FPC described the administration’s move as a major step toward properly recognizing the Second Amendment as protecting a real right that warrants the same institutional protection as all other enumerated rights. FPC also emphasized the importance of appointing leadership with deep expertise in original-public-meaning jurisprudence to ensure that the new section’s work remains faithful to the Constitution, as recommended in FPC’s White House briefing. Read more

Gun Control

Will Primos’ Historic Purdey Shotgun Collection to be Auctioned December 5 with 100 Percent of Proceeds Benefiting Conservation

Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman, Will Primos, partners with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the ‘Truth About Conservation.’

A rare collection of five Purdey hammer shotguns owned by famed outdoorsman and conservationist Will Primos will be auctioned on December 5, 2025 at 9 a.m. CT at RockIslandAuction.com, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support wildlife conservation. The collection, featuring shotguns in .410, 28, 20, 16, and 12 gauges, is the cornerstone of the ‘Truth About Conservation’ campaign, an initiative to promote science-based habitat management.

In an unprecedented arrangement to ensure every dollar supports conservation – with no buyer’s fees or seller’s fees –100 percent of the auction proceeds will be donated directly to five of the nation’s leading conservation groups: the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.

The funds raised will advance the campaign’s mission to spread awareness of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and highlight how hunters’ and anglers’ contributions create healthy landscapes and abundant wildlife for the public. This unique auction allows a supporter to acquire a piece of firearms history while making a significant and direct contribution to the future of conservation.

Reflecting on the auction, Will Primos shared, “It dawned on me one day how important the habitat is to everything we value in the outdoors. I wanted to give back in a way that was special, something that would make a lasting impact. Read more

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