Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
A French DGA consortium contract puts FN Herstal in charge of a new domestic 5.56/7.62mm ammunition plant in Clérieux, targeting 75 million rounds per year by 2029.
The Sightmark Strikon VMP 1-4x22 SFP Fiber V2 gains capped turrets and 2 NV-compatible illumination modes over the original, shipping now through EuroOptic and Amazon.
S&W's new M&P15 AXE SBR ($1,499) and Pistol ($1,479) share an 8-inch barrel and Gemtech GVAC gas system, purpose-built for life with a can.
BOE Suppression's IncoLite 9 series uses 3D-printed Inconel 718 to deliver 9mm cans as light as 4 oz, starting at $599 and available from multiple retailers.
1791 Industries' LiteRaider LRM4 uses Metal Matrix Composite to cut 33 percent from receiver weight while meeting mil-spec tolerances, starting at $299.99.
Zeiss launched the V3 riflescope line at an Oklahoma media event, offering six models from 2.5-8x35 to 6-18x50 with pricing from $299.99 to $949.99.
Apex Ammunition introduced Dove Stratified loads in 12- and 20-gauge, in lead and steel options, ahead of the September dove opener.
The en banc Third Circuit voted 10-5 to strike down New Jersey's assault weapons and magazine bans, the first federal appeals court to do so.
Leupold has added the LCO Pro F2 to its carbine optic line, a rugged 1x red dot with a selectable multi-reticle system, 30,000-hour runtime, and a $899.99 MSRP.
Safariland and Travis Haley's BASELINE belt line drops Velcro in favor of an Overlock Tab Closure System, with slick and MOLLE models from $155 to $170.
The House passed Rep. Riley Moore's Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act 221–201, banning firearms-specific merchant category codes. It heads to the Senate.
Meridian Defense Corp's Trench-103 brings a hand-applied Cerakote battlefield finish to an AK-103 platform in 7.62x39mm, limited to $2,249.