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Sportsman's Warehouse reported Q2 net sales of $295.6 million with firearms up 8% and ammunition up nearly 11% year over year, leading a 7% gain in the hunting and shooting sports department.
Rost Martin adds three compact-slide, full-size-grip 9mm pistols to its lineup: the RM1CX, RM1CX Comp, and RM1CX Tactical, starting at $469.
Florida's broadest-ever firearms tax holiday started September 1, covering guns, ammo, and suppressors tax-free through December 31, 2026.
Gideon Optics launches a Gen 6 ORS-native Valor Mini enclosed red dot on September 4, skipping the factory adapter plates entirely.
Primary Arms opens pre-orders on a $199.99 CLx 1-6x24mm rimfire LPVO with the new ACSS 22LR G2 reticle, shipping late September 2026.
Taurus's modular TX9 striker-fired 9mm lineup reaches retailers this week across full-size, compact, and subcompact configurations at a flat $499 MSRP.
ATF Director Cekada confirmed on August 29 that the bureau will issue compliance guidance on the Jensen NFA injunction and will not appeal the landmark ruling.
Range USA opened its 51st retail-and-range location in Monroeville, PA on August 28 as part of a $27 million, three-store 2026 expansion program.
Savage Arms standardizes threaded barrels across all four AXIS models and adds adjustable length of pull to AXIS 2-series rifles in the line's first major update since 2024.
Kinetic Development Group's new BOM Series is a dual-height modular hard mount and, at launch, the only rifle optic mount on the market for the Aimpoint COA footprint.
The Supreme Court has requested a formal response in Daniel Defense v. Lowy, signaling interest in a case that could define how PLCAA protects gunmakers from third-party liability suits.
Custom & Collectable Firearms releases a limited-edition Kimber 2K11 Rogue 9mm with a striking Copper PVD finish and optional Trijicon RMR, exclusive to CNC Firearms.