[SHOT 2026] MK Machining Showcase ‘Straightbull’ Rifle

Over the last couple of years the guys at MK Machining have been working up their MK2.6 bullpup rifle chassis series. This year at SHOT Show they had some brand new prototypes of a new type of bullpup - a straight-pull.

By Matthew Moss

[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Introduce US-Made AK - Freedom Fighter

American-made AKs definitely saw a resurgence at this years SHOT Show with strong offerings from companies like Stenzel Industries  and Black Rain Ordnance. Black Rain introduced the Freedom Fighter which they describe as ‘a modern American-made evolution of a proven fighting rifle&rsq...

By Matthew Moss

Choosing Your First Hunting Rifle

If you are new to gun ownership or simply new to the pastime of hunting, it can feel like a daunting task to choose your first hunting rifle. You don’t want to buy the wrong thing, invest money in something that isn’t practical, or be taken advantage of by the guy behind the gun counter. Read...

By Adam Scepaniak

[SHOT 2026] Century Arms Partners with Live Free Armory for Apollo 11

Century Arms  announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Live Free Armory  at SHOT Show 2026, bringing the Apollo 11 V2 budget 2011 pistol to their booth alongside the company's existing product lines. The partnership addresses supply constraints and lead times that have ...

By Sam.S

Henry Repeating Arms Introduces Deadeye Revolvers with Sight Upgrades

Henry Repeating Arms has announced the addition of two new revolver variants, the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye Revolver and the H17 Big Boy Deadeye Revolver, created in direct response to feedback from Henry owners and enthusiasts.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

The Taurus TX9 – A new Family of Semi-Autos

The Taurus TX22 is widely considered one of the best rimfire pistols on the market. So, it was only a matter of time before Taurus tried to bottle that magic for the centerfire world. Walking the floor at SHOT Show 2026, it’s clear they didn’t just upsize the TX22; they used it as a blueprint...

By Travis Pike

M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate

Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the...

By Tom Laemlein
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