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.
CZ USA is now shipping the CZ 75 Legend to dealers nationwide — a modern-production pre-B replica of the original 1975 CZ 75 with steel frame, 16+1 capacity, and a Shadow 2-spec trigger for $1,399.
Heckler & Koch's new VP9CC brings the VP9 platform down to micro-compact carry size with a 3.12-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, a 40%-lower recessed optics mount, and the full VP9 trigger for $1,049.
Rep. Andrew Clyde and Sen. Steve Daines led 47 Republican lawmakers in urging ATF to extend NFA registration relief to all gun owners as the Texas ruling's 7-day stay expires August 12.
Outdoor Holding (POWW) Q1 FY2027: revenue up 22% to $14.5M, suppressor GMV surges 71%, EBITDA doubles, shares jump 23%.
Judge Hendrix rules NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs unconstitutional. Stay expires August 12; Fifth Circuit is next.
Beretta USA ships the B22 Jaguar Tac Metal at $749 and previews the Metal Competition at $969, both purpose-built for training and rimfire competition.
Remington Ammunition has launched four new Nitro Dove shotshell loads in 12- and 20-gauge — including two velocity-forward 1,350 fps 12-gauge options — now arriving at dealers ahead of September dove season.
Smith & Wesson has released two limited-edition revolvers commemorating America's 250th anniversary — the J-Frame Model 642 in .38 Special +P at $579 and the K-Frame Model 66 in .357 Magnum at $1,049 — both featuring a laser-engraved USA 250 side plate and red cylinder release.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation released July 2026 NICS background check data this week, and the headline numbers continue a trend that has defined the…
Four Model 1854 packages land with a factory-mounted Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7x32 in .30-30 or .45-70, starting at $1,479 for the synthetic build.
Beretta's new A400 Solo ships with the B-LINK Pro gas system, Kick-Off Plus recoil reduction, and a Steelium barrel starting at $1,549.
Beretta and Manurhin announce the MR73 Liberty, a 100-unit .357 Magnum commemorative revolver hand-engraved in France, priced around $5,000.