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Two coordinated federal rules published July 23 will transfer most suppressors from the USML to the Commerce Control List on November 20, ending the ITAR barrier that made suppressor exports economically impractical.
Federal Ammunition's new Cosmic 12-gauge target load uses a UV-reactive Podium wad and neon hull that glow under black light, now shipping to dealers.
Beretta introduces a factory-ported APX A1 in FDE and OD Green at $629, adding slide and barrel ports to reduce muzzle flip on the full-size 9mm.
Military Armament Corporation's RA-9 SPORT swaps the polymer grip for machined aluminum in black and orange, adding a competition-focused variant to the RA-9 chassis pistol family at $699.99.
Smith & Wesson Brands reported $112.6 million in Q2 revenue, 32.3% above year-ago levels and 14.1% ahead of analyst estimates, with the company swinging to a $0.06 non-GAAP profit.
FALCO's new D910 L chest holster brings weapon-light compatibility to the brand's popular open-carry chest platform, fitting 2,600-plus handguns and 180-plus WML combinations.
FPC filed a preliminary injunction motion asking a Louisiana federal court to immediately block the state's ban on carry permits for 18-to-20-year-old adults.
PSA has launched a 158-grain 9mm TMJ subsonic in its data-transparent Mixtape line, engineered and tested for suppressed pistols and PCCs.
Hawke Optics has introduced the Vantage HD 30 SF, a seven-scope riflescope line with zero-stop, locking turrets, and 11-layer H2 optics for hunters.
Osight has opened reservations for the Osight-R, an enclosed-emitter rifle red dot on the Aimpoint T1/T2 footprint, with public sale opening September 21.
CZ-USA confirms the TS 3 ORANGE — developed with 11-time IPSC World Champion Eric Grauffel — is now shipping to US dealers at $2,729.99 MSRP.
Federal's new 110-grain TMJ load in 6mm ARC joins the American Eagle catalog, now shipping at $36.99 per 20-round box for AR-15 competitors and hunters.