HK Releases the VP9CC Micro-Compact, Now at Dealers
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.
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47 Lawmakers Press DOJ to Apply NFA Ruling Nationwide as Stay Expires
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Beretta Launches B22 Jaguar Tac Metal and Metal Competition in .22 LR
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 Adds Nitro Dove Loads to Shotshell Lineup for Upland Hunters
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Smith & Wesson Unveils America 250 Limited-Edition Model 642 and Model 66 Revolvers
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.
July NICS Tops One Million as NFA Background Checks More Than Double Year-Over-Year
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…
Smith & Wesson and Vortex Bundle the Model 1854 in Four Ready-to-Hunt Lever-Action Packages
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 Launches the A400 Solo, a 12-Gauge Semi-Auto Built for Every Field Condition
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.
Manurhin MR73 Liberty Marks America's 250th With a 100-Unit Limited-Edition .357
Beretta and Manurhin announce the MR73 Liberty, a 100-unit .357 Magnum commemorative revolver hand-engraved in France, priced around $5,000.
Steiner Releases MPS 2.0 With 90,000-Hour Battery, No Price Increase
Steiner's second-gen MPS enclosed-emitter red dot adds a CR2032 battery rated at 90,000 hours and larger buttons, with no price increase from the original $631.99.