Meridian Defense Ships the Trench-103, a Hand-Finished AK-103 at $2,249
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.
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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.
Springfield Armory Trims the Echelon Platform to $599 With the New Alpha 4.0C
Springfield Armory's Echelon Alpha 4.0C brings the full Central Operating Group chassis to dealers at $599, with factory optics mounting and modular grip options intact.
Shell Shock Technologies Clears Testing for Its .50 BMG NAS3 Case
Shell Shock Technologies completes live-fire validation of its .50 BMG NAS3 case, confirming a 40% weight savings over brass and 3,111 fps in testing. Sales open August 2026.
PHLster Launches the Enigma Micro, a Beltless Carry System for Pocket Pistols
PHLster's new $150 Enigma Micro extends beltless carry to micro-compact pistols, with fitments for the Bodyguard 2.0, Glock 42, and Ruger LCP family.
Maryland Defends Glock Ban by Framing Common Pistols as Machine Guns
Maryland has filed its defense in Bathras v. Moore, the federal Second Amendment challenge to SB 334, arguing that standard Glock pistols are machine-gun convertible.
SAF and FPC Petition Supreme Court to End New York City's Stun Gun Ban
SAF and FPC filed a SCOTUS petition in Calce v. NYC on July 7, challenging the city's blanket ban on civilian possession of stun guns and tasers.
Leupold Expands Mark 4HD Line With Three New Illuminated Reticle Options
Leupold adds illuminated PR2-MOA, PR2-MIL, and PR3-MIL reticles to the Mark 4HD in 6-24x52 and 8-32x56 configurations, backed by Motion Sensor Technology.
PSA Retires the AAC Ammo Name, Launches Three-Line PSA Ammo Lineup
Palmetto State Armory retires AAC Ammo and launches PSA Ammo with three focused lines: Guardsman for everyday carry, Sabre for precision, and Mixtape for suppressor use.
June NFA Background Checks Surge 177% as Tax-Free Suppressor Demand Rolls Into Summer
NSSF data shows June 2026 NFA background checks hit 166,677 — up 177% year-over-year — as tax-free suppressor and SBR demand continues to accelerate.
Maryland Appellate Court Upholds Under-21 Firearms Possession Ban, Setting Up Appeal
A unanimous Maryland appeals court upheld the state's ban on firearms possession by 18-to-20-year-olds, finding historical precedent under Bruen. An appeal is expected.