SHOT Show 2022 was a bit of a family get-together for more than just firearm industry insiders. Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson was glad to be back.
Shooting Industry News
Holosun Advances AEMS Lineup with the New AEMS Core
Holosun brings a new optic to market in the AEMS Core. The AEMS Core is a small package that provides Core features at a competitive price point.
ATF Keeping 920+ Million Firearm Records with Almost All Digitized
This is NOT a gun registry. ATF assures us they do “not capture & store certain key information, such as firearms purchaser information” & “ATF is confident that it does not violate any laws.”
Winning Hearts and Minds with 30 Super Carry
30 Super Carry is the latest handgun round to hit the market. I think it’s perfect for defense and competition. Find out the details here.
Leaked Email Shows Further ATF Crack Downs On Force Reset Triggers ~ VIDEO
The new email also refers to anyone in possession of the triggers as “defendants.” The use of the term in the email is problematic to those in the gun community.
SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Introduces ROMEOZero ELITE Premium Micro Reflex Sight
The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEOZero ELITE is a premium micro-open reflex sight that’s optimized for concealed carry pistols
Lt Lusk & Rick Capozzi on Riding Shotgun With Charlie #136 ~ VIDEO
I met Lt Lou Lusk & Rick Capozzi at the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival in Greely, PA, this past fall. I was emceeing the event for one day.
NSSF Brings Six 2nd Amendment Stalwarts Together
A crowd of SHOT Show 2022 attendees and media packed in to hear from six Second Amendment-supporting governors about firearm businesses
Kel-Tec at Shot Show 2022: P15 Subcompact 9mm Pistol
At the 2022 SHOT Show, information from Kel-Tec Engineer Ryan Williams, the new Kel-Tec P15, production of P17 pistols, the CP33 on shelves.
Armed Defender Faces Four Robbers at Jewelry Store
We defend ourselves thousands of times a day. This defender had co-workers and customers to protect. What should we do in his place?
Julie Golob Receives “Woman of the Gun” NSSF Award
The NSSF named champion shooter and safety advocate Julie Golob the winner of its first-ever “Woman of the Gun Award”.
Hammond Indiana Man Gets 18 Months in Prison for Firearms Straw Purchase
Between February and August 2020, Ivery purchased a total of 26 firearms on 17 different occasions from federally licensed firearms dealers in Lake County, Indiana.
Top 5 SHOT Show 2022 Picks – Day 2
After two days are great picks, we take a look at the top 5 products we saw at SHOT Show 2022 on the third day.
ATF Raids & Force Reset Triggers, Additional Info, Updates & Corrections
A newly revealed FRT Trigger letter to law enforcement. Rare Breed Triggers was NOT raided but is preparing to file another lawsuit against the ATF.
SHOT Show Attendance, Day 2 More and Better Numbers
Attendance at the SHOT show is down for 2022, as expected, but not as much as the subjective experience would indicate.
Polymer80 Announces the Passing of Loran Kelley Sr.
It is with profound sadness that Polymer80 (P80) announces that Loran Kelley Sr., an instrumental partner, and father of Polymer80, has passed away.
FN Delivers First Shipment of FN 509 MRD-LE Duty Pistols
FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the first delivery of FN 509 MRD-LE pistols has been made to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Maine: Convicted Felon Trafficked in Handguns From Georgia
Philippe, who had a prior felony firearms conviction in Rhode Island, had neither the lawful ability to possess firearms or ammunition nor a federal license to deal in firearms.
Old Town Maine Man Sentenced for Possessing Short-Barreled Shotgun
Federal law prohibits the possession of an unregistered weapon made from a shotgun if you have not paid their tax.
Top 5 SHOT Show 2022 Picks – Day 1
We hard-working folks here at AmmoLand.com are compiling a list of our favorite picks for every day of the show. Here’s day 1.
The RF/22 from Radical Firearms
With everything else going on, you may have missed the Radical Firearms RF/22 – a match-grade long rifle chambered in .22lr.
Visit Vertx: Learn About the Capitol Dress Shirt and Other New Products
Prepared Professionals – you should visit Vertx at SHOT Show 2022! They will be releasing several new products, including the Capitol Dress Shirt. All with a squared-away team on-site to help you!
Holosun RML, New Laser is Illuminating the Industry
Holosun releases the RML (Rail-Mounted Laser). The RML comes in at a very manageable 1.97″×1.18″×0.91″ and 1.3 ounces.
2022 SHOT Show Attendance Down for Media, Buyers and Exhibitors
Attendance is down, but this is a significant show worth attending. In spite of the problems there are many big-brand exhibits.
Convicted Felon Sold “Ghost Guns” to Undercover Agent on Multiple Occasions
Linhares, sold four Privately Made Firearms (PMFs) he had personally fabricated to an undercover agent.
ATF Rollouts New eForms Online System, BUT Problems Persist
The new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) eForms system is experiencing implementation bugs and problems. These are expected in the rollout of any large software system.
Maxim Defense Announces New MD:11 Series
Maxim Defense Industries is proud to announce the launch of their new direct impingement large frame MD:11 series, a rifle based on the SR-25 cut pattern.
Were Crumbley Parents Set Up for Prosecutor Politics? Opinion
The parents of the accused murderer, James, and Jennifer Crumbley, were in shock, in fear, and restrained in what they could say with fear of legal consequences.
Arcadia Louisiana Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms
Deputies with the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office lawfully stopped Taylor’s pickup truck in response to an unrelated be-on-the-lookout or “BOLO” alert.
Warne Announces New Every Day Carry Line Of Gun Holsters & Accessories
Warne Scope Mounts has launched its Every Day Carry line of U.S.-made holsters, belts, & belt-mounted accessories.