Stoeger’s STR-9 Thinline Hard-Working EDC

Stoeger builds guns for people who put in real hours and expect their gear to do the same. That mindset drove the launch of the STR-9 Thinline last year—and it’s exactly why Stoeger is stepping it up with the new STR-9 Thinline+.

Like every pistol in the STR family, the Thinline is built on Stoeger’s proven striker-fired, semi-auto platform. What makes it different is how it carries. The slim, one-inch-wide slide rides close to the body to stay out of the way, while the standard-size grip gives shooters a solid, confident hold—no compromises when it counts.

The STR-9 Thinline+ refines that formula even further. Its ported barrel and lower overall profile reduces printing and lowers the bore axis for improved recoil control. A larger magwell makes reloads quicker and more forgiving, and the Tungsten Cerakote slide finish adds both durability and corrosion resistance for everyday carry in real conditions. Read more

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Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. — Expanded Sub-Gauge Line, Enhanced Controls

New A.I. models, cold-weather controls, and updated camo for unforgiving seasons.

Accokeek, MD — Benelli’s Advanced Impact (A.I.) evolution continues to gather momentum in 2026 as the Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. lineup expands with new 28-gauge models, new camouflage offerings, and purposeful operational enhancements. Built for demanding environments and uncompromising performance, the latest SBE 3 A.I. updates reinforce Benelli’s leadership in modern waterfowling shotguns.

Benelli’s Advanced Impact barrel technology has established a new benchmark in shotgun performance, maintaining higher pellet density while delivering increased velocity and penetration compared to conventional barrel designs. From open water to tight timber, and from first light to final shot, A.I. technology delivers decisive results—on both clays and birds alike.

For 2026, Benelli introduces its first-ever 28-gauge Super Black Eagle 3 models, all of which are equipped with Advanced Impact (A.I.) barrels and chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells. Read more

Firearms

Viridian’s New MDS25 & MDS35 Optics

Viridian Weapon Technologies has expanded its Modern Dot Sight family with two optics engineered to accelerate response and sharpen decision-making. The MDS25 and MDS35 were built from the ground up to eliminate tunnel vision, reduce visual clutter, and give shooters a cleaner, faster path from sight picture to shot.

In a market long reliant on outdated, round-bodied red dots, Viridian’s Modern Dot Sights move the category forward. Both models feature expansive square lenses, top-mounted internals, and refined visual geometry designed for fast acquisition and total field awareness—delivering more information in every moment a shooter spends behind the gun.

Built Around the Shooter’s Line of Sight

Rather than adapting legacy tube designs, MDS optics are engineered from the shooter’s visual perspective. Thin-walled housings and large, clear lenses dramatically increase field of view while relocating critical components to the top of the optic for an uncluttered sight picture and maximized situational awareness.

Viridian’s green-dot technology and fully multi-coated glass deliver a precise, high-contrast aiming point while maintaining more natural color transmission through the lens, helping shooters stay locked on target in any lighting condition.

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Hawke Optics Vantage IR 1-4×20 Turkey Scope In Mossy Oak Bottomland

Hawke® Optics, a global leader in precision sporting optics, introduces the Vantage IR 1–4×20 Turkey Dot Scope in Mossy Oak® Bottomland, purpose-built to give turkey hunters fast target acquisition, precise shot placement, and a camo pattern that blends seamlessly into spring woods. Combining Hawke’s proven optical performance with an illuminated turkey-specific reticle and iconic Mossy Oak® Bottomland finish, this optic is designed to deliver when the moment of truth arrives.

The Vantage IR 1–4×20 offers the versatility turkey hunters demand. On 1x, it provides rapid, reflex-style shooting when birds move in close. When distance increases, the scope zooms smoothly to 4x for confident shot placement at the edge of effective range. A generous four inches of eye relief and adaptable mounting options make it compatible with a wide variety of turkey shotguns and shooting styles. Capped, low-profile ½ MOA turrets and a precision glass-etched reticle with multi-stage red and green illumination provide dependable control in the field.

At the heart of the scope is Hawke’s Turkey Dot IR reticle, designed specifically for fast, intuitive targeting on moving birds. Read more

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Input Requested for the next Mi-HUNT?

We’re reaching out to gather your thoughts on the next iteration of Michigan’s hunting and outdoor mapping support tool, Mi-HUNT.

For years, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts across the state have relied on a web?based interactive mapping application that helped plan trips, explore public lands and land cover information, and locate areas open to hunting. The tool offered detailed map layers including state game and wildlife areas, federal lands, cooperating private lands, vegetation cover and topography.

As we begin development of the next-generation hunting locator tool for Michigan, we want to hear from you! Your insights will help shape a tool that’s intuitive and useful. We’re asking passionate hunters, trappers and outdoor recreationists like you to take a short survey to share how you use mapping and land?location tools — and what features you’d love to see in the future.

Your experience and input will directly influence decisions about features, usability and priorities for this resource. Whether you use mapping tools often — or only occasionally — your voice matters!

TAKE THE SURVEY ?

Hunting

Michigan hunters brave the elements to harvest 153 elk in 2025

Jan. 20, 2026
Henige familyMichigan elk hunters faced challenging weather and storm-ravaged terrain to harvest 153 elk in 2025.

A record number of applicants – 47,493 – applied for one of just 260 elk licenses that were issued through the state’s annual drawing. The elk hunt took place in the northern Lower Peninsula over two periods – one that stretched across late August and September and one in December.

“With more than 47,000 applicants for the 260 elk hunting licenses made available, Michigan elk hunting is a highly prized opportunity,” said Brent Rudolph, the deer, elk and moose management specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Read more

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Breda Italian Shotguns’ Patented Innovation and Luxury Craftsmanship 

LAS VEGAS, NV — Breda, a pioneer in high-performance shotgun technology, is proud to announce its appearance at the 2026 SHOT Show, taking place January 20–23, 2026, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Located at Booth #41751 (Venetian Level 1), Breda will feature its world-renowned lineup of luxury hunting and competition shotguns, highlighting the patented engineering that has defined the brand for over a century. Each Breda shotgun is carefully crafted by hand in limited numbers, to ensure not only a high quality firearm, but a truly unique work of art and engineering.

The Breda-Bruno Civolani Inertia System: Conceived by the legendary Italian designer Bruno Civolani, the system utilizes a floating bolt and rotating locking head. Read more

Firearms

Katadyn Group’s Military-Grade Water Systems

Katadyn Group, a global leader in sustainable hydration, nutrition and cooking solutions, will present its latest advancements at SHOT Show, Jan. 21 to 24, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Visitors to Booth #42638 will have the opportunity to explore the Aquifer 3000 portable desalination system, the Explorer Pro and a range of field-ready hydration, nutrition and cooking solutions designed for demanding operational environments.

The Aquifer 3000 is a new portable desalination system developed with input from the U.S. military and is one of the most advanced water purification technologies designed for remote military operations. Using military-grade water purification technology, the Aquifer 3000 delivers up to 3,000 gallons of fresh water daily through a portable desalination system designed for use with seawater, brackish water and freshwater sources for military, humanitarian and disaster response scenarios. Read more

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Kimber’s New High Capacity 1911 DS Warrior

Kimber Mfg. announces the launch of the High Capacity 1911 DS Warrior. This new, American-made double-stack 1911 platform is designed to deliver high capacity and proven 1911 performance at an exceptional value.

At its core, the 1911 DS Warrior pairs a traditional Kimber single-action 1911 slide with a modern double-stack subframe and grip module to deliver increased magazine capacity without sacrificing the familiarity or shootability that 1911 enthusiasts demand. The slide features Kimber’s legacy internal extractor, a bushing system barrel, and a mil-spec guide rod, maintaining the time-tested operating system that has defined Kimber 1911 pistols for decades. All models are optics-ready, allowing shooters to easily mount today’s most popular red dot sights. The 1911 DS Warrior will launch in four calibers—9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm, and .38 Super—giving consumers a broad range of options for personal defense, duty use, hunting, and competition. The guns are offered in standard full-size, 5″ configuration, except for the 10mm model being offered in both 5″ and a 6″ long slide option.

Pedi Gega Director of product development, assembly and finishing stated: “With the 1911 DS Warrior, we listened to shooters who wanted a true Kimber 1911 experience in a high-capacity, value-driven package. This is an entirely new platform that keeps our traditional 1911 DNA—internal extractor, bushing barrel, and crisp trigger—while delivering the magazine capacity and optic-ready features today’s shooters expect. It’s built here in the United States for those who prefer a domestic, quality-made option over imported, budget High Capacity 1911-style pistols.” Read more

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Precision Illumination Designed for the Night-Vision Environment: The Holosun IRIS ARC

Control of light is control of information, and the IRIS ARC was engineered around that principle. Rather than functioning as a simple illuminator, the ARC is designed as a tool for shaping the environment’s balancing output, beam angle, and infrared compatibility, allowing shooters to define their working space under night-vision conditions. It is compact, deliberate, and designed to support low-light navigation, target identification, and engagement without overwhelming the user or the surroundings.

The core of the ARC is its adjustable VCSEL-based infrared illuminator, which allows the shooter to transition from a tight, concentrated spot to a broad, even flood using a continuous collar adjustment. The spot mode reaches deep into dark terrain, cutting through environments where ambient light cannot support image intensification. Flood mode, by contrast, provides wide-area illumination ideal for movement, interior work, or supporting teammates. The ability to scale the beam between 0.8° and 40° gives the ARC flexibility that would traditionally require multiple devices.

Designed around real-world applications, the ARC’s VCSEL architecture produces a clean, uniform beam that avoids the artifacts and irregularities common in conventional IR sources. Under night vision, this clarity matters: the image remains stable, the washout is controlled, and the beam remains predictable across distances. Read more

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