Michael is the editor and lead writer at Guns & Gear HQ, covering the firearms industry: federal and state legislation, court rulings, ATF regulatory action, manufacturer M&A, earnings, and new product launches. He writes for an audience of enthusiasts, industry professionals, and gun owners who care about accurate, fact-based reporting on the Second Amendment beat. Tip line: gear@gunsgearhq.com.
SIG Sauer's new HYP is the first direct-impingement rifle chambered in 6.8x51mm/.277 FURY, priced at $2,729.99 — about a third the cost of the piston-driven MCX-SPEAR.
CZ enters the modular striker market with the DUTY, a four-SKU 9mm line starting at $729, available October 6.
HUXWRX launches the FLOW 9k PCC, a 14-4 stainless steel 9mm suppressor rated across seven calibers at $898 MSRP.
Savage Arms adds Mossy Oak Bottomland to the AXIS 2 PRO bolt-action, offering 15 calibers and a factory-threaded barrel at $689 heading into deer season.
The DOJ let the 60-day appeal window close October 5 without challenging the Texas ruling that ended NFA Form 4 registration for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs.
Trijicon's REAP-IR-50 uses a 1024x768 sensor built entirely in-house, a first for the optics maker and a step up from today's 640-class hunting thermals.
Recoil's October 2 field evaluation logs 2,000 rounds through Lima SIX's belt-fed AR-15 upper with zero malfunctions and sub-2-MOA groups at $2,999.99.
SIG Sauer adds 300 Blackout, .223 Wylde, and 22 Creedmoor to the CROSS Sawtooth line, each with PROOF Research carbon barrels and suppressor-ready specs.
BANISH Suppressors has launched the Competition Series with the COMP 6.5 SS and COMP 6.5 TI, its first cans built around a .264-caliber bore, each shipping with both a two-port brake and a flat muzzle cap.
Judge Kari A. Dooley halted Connecticut's convertible pistol ban on September 30, ruling the law is likely unconstitutional under the Bruen standard.
Beretta Holding formally launched a $44.80/share cash tender offer for up to 2.4 million Ruger shares on September 17, targeting 25% ownership before an October 15 deadline.
Bergara releases the Premier Competition Elite, a factory-ready PRS rifle on the Premier action in an MDT ACC Elite chassis at $2,999 MSRP, seven calibers.