[SHOT 2026] Caldwell Rock 2 Rests & XLA Bipods - Range Gear Refresh

Caldwell used SHOT Show 2026 to roll out updates across their range gear lineup, and the Rock 2 rear rest series is the anchor of it. The Rock 2 is a redesign of one of the most popular benchtop rear rests in the shooting sports category, and it's coming in three flavors this year to cover e...

By Sam.S

[SHOT 2026] Retay Expands with ACE Variants, Tactical Shotgun & 22LRs

Retay USA  came to SHOT Show 2026 with a full spread of new guns, expanding their shotgun lineup with four specialized ACE variants, a tactical 12-gauge inertia gun, a budget single-shot, and two .22LR rifles. Here's everything they announced.

By Sam.S

[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade

Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...

By Sam.S

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler

POTD: Compact, Folded, and Definitely Different

At first, it might not be clear, but the FS-PRO is a modern semi-automatic tactical shotgun. It’s described as being built around versatility, compact handling, and thoughtful ergonomics. Its defining feature is a folding design that dramatically shortens overall length for transport and st...

By Eric B

Small Business Spotlight: REPACKBOX

Welcome back to TFB's   Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we're featuring REPACKBOX, LLC, an Alaska-based manufacturer that's been solving one of reloading's most annoying little problems for over ...

By Josh C

Vortex’s New $150 Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot

Vortex is no stranger to budget red dots, but for each year they release a new one, the tech and the presentation seem to get better and better without the price climbing too much. This year’s example is the new 2 MOA Triumph red dot . This new budget-friendly series is meant to appeal to n...

By Luke C.

Virginia Backs Away From Punishing Tax On Suppressors

It is shaping up to be a battleground year between firearms-restricting legislators and shooters who just want to do their thing without being hassled by The Man. Already, we’ve seen restrictive laws passed against semi-auto firearms in New Mexico, and similar laws in Virginia as well . But...

By Zac K

Aimpoint Releases The COA R Rifle Red Dot for Hunters

Just after SHOT Show, Aimpoint announced the new COA R, a rifle-focused red dot sight built specifically for hunters who prioritize speed, durability, and a streamlined setup. The COA R carries over the ultra-compact, enclosed design of the original COA, tipping the scales at just 48 grams. It fe...

By Eric B

[SHOT 2026] Kinetic Blossom MAGPIE Handheld Electric Speed Loader

Loading double-stack single-feed pistol magazines by hand can be difficult, tedious, time-consuming and even painful depending on the number and/or capacity of magazines you load. Thankfully, there are multiple different speed loaders available on the market that make the loading process of the a...

By Hrachya H
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