[SHOT 2026] Lancer Systems L15 .300 Blackout Rifles - Suppressor Built

Lancer Systems  brought purpose-built .300 Blackout configurations to SHOT Show 2026, marking their first complete firearms chambered in anything other than 5.56. The company known for magazines and carbon fiber handguards built two L15 variants specifically for running .300 BLK with suppres...

By Sam.S

Julie Golob: Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Review

Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...

By Julie Golob

How to Layer for Cold Weather

Staying warm in cold temperatures isn’t always as easy as you think. Most people know that layering is the best option, but there’s more to it than just looking like Ralphie’s little brother in the classic movie A Christmas Story. It’s not enough to just pile layer after layer; to be eff...

By Kit Perez

M65 Atomic Cannon — America’s Atomic Annie

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...

By Eugene Nielsen

Governors’ Forum at 2026 SHOT Show | VIDEO

The Seven Red state governors at the 2026 SHOT Show Governors Forum had strong opinions and thoughts for restoring Second Amendment rights and protecting the firearms industry from lawfare.

By Dean Weingarten

First Round Hit: Best First Pistol

The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...

By Toby M
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