In Defense of SHOT Show
No matter how aggressively an event markets itself as a ‘mini SHOT Show’ it is not even close to being like SHOT. And while it costs a lot less, it also draws a lot less buyers, dealers, media, and exhibitors.
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SHOT Show 2025: Taurus Brings Back the 650 .357 Snubby and Intros the New 850 in .38 Special
There are few things more comforting or reassuring than slipping a snubby in your pocket as you head out the door. Taurus has announced a new stubby and brought back another one to fill exactly your pocket carry needs.
SHOT 2025: S&W Model 36 No Lock Classic Hands-On
Aside from it’s lack of a ‘Hillary hole,’ the no lock Smith & Wisson Model 36 has deep bluing and very nice wood. It absolutely looks like a classic that could have been passed down by my grandfather.
Chief Law Enforcement Officers on the Never-Ending Fight Against Anti-Gun Lawfare
Participants of this year’s 2nd Annual State Attorneys General Forum included West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey, Kansas AG Kris Kobach, Georgia AG Chris Carr, Montana AG Austin Knudsen and Missouri AG Andrew Bailey.
SHOT Show 2025: CZ’s Bren 2 Ms Carbine and Pistol
If you want your choice of caliber, barrel length, and platform–carbine or pistol–then you want to check out the CZ
SHOT Show 2025: Green Light Sights are the ‘Fastest Pistol Sight Ever’
If you’re off to the sides or high or low, it’s white. In this way, the sight is only showing green to the shooter when the pistol is aligned correctly enough to make thoracic hits on a man-sized target out to approximately 20 feet.
SHOT Show 2025: PSA Sabre Lancet .50 Cal Semi-Auto 50 BMG
Yes, you read that right. On the list of options in Palmetto State Armory’s 2025 Concept Poll, where you get
SHOT Show 2025: Broken Bottle Arcade (BB Gun Target Traps For Your Yard)
Six-bottle BB target trap systems can be attached to each other to form longer, larger target racks. Backdrops and other accessories can increase safety and portability.
SHOT and SCI: Tales From Two Cities
The overlap between SHOT Show and Safari Club International might be considered too much of too many good things. Your feet will tell you where you fall on the “too much” scale. If they’re not tired, you’ve missed something important.
SHOT 2025: ZeroTech Optics is a Legit Contender
Australian-based ZeroTech has been focused on rifle optics for three generations, originally importing from the U.S. and now exporting our way. Their new 1-4X prism sight and 1-10X LPVOs have my attention.