Smith & Wesson Launches the M&P15 AXE in .300 Blackout With SBR and Pistol Variants Built for Suppressors
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.
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BOE Suppression's IncoLite 9 Brings 3D-Printed Inconel 718 to the 9mm Can Market
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 Launches LiteRaider, the Lightest Metal AR-15 Receiver on the Market
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 Drops the V3, a Six-Model Hunting Scope Line
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 Expands Stratified Line With Dove Loads in Lead and Steel
Apex Ammunition introduced Dove Stratified loads in 12- and 20-gauge, in lead and steel options, ahead of the September dove opener.
Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey AR-15 and Magazine Bans in 10-5 Ruling
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 Launches LCO Pro F2 Carbine Red Dot Sight
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 Haley Strategic Launch the BASELINE Belt
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.
House Passes HR 1181, 221-201, to Block Credit Card Gun Registries
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 Ships the Trench-103, a Hand-Finished AK-103
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.
Radian Weapons Delivers Model 1 Hardware to Kids S.A.F.E. Youth Training Foundation
Radian Weapons donated a 10.5-inch Model 1 pistol and a 14.5-inch Model 1 rifle to Oregon's Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation for use in its youth firearm safety training programs.
Alternative Ballistics Sets July 17 Retail Launch for Its Pistol Less-Lethal System
Alternative Ballistics Corporation will begin selling The Home Defense, a muzzle device that converts live pistol fire to a less-lethal impact round, at a Las Vegas retailer starting July 17.