TRUGLO introduced several new optics at SHOT Show this year, including their new Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm tactical rifle scope. Previously TRUGLO had entered the variable magnification rifle optic market with the Tru-Brite 1-4x24mm scope. This new optic is another entry in this increasingly popular rifle optic option. Variable magnification provides shooters a much greater … [Read more...]
SKYNET – A Solution to Drones!
Advanced Ballistic Concepts announced their innovative new SKYNET anti-drone round at SHOT Show this year. This is not the SKYNET made infamous by the Terminator movie series, though I believe the naming is more than by chance. The new round is a collaboration of the company's SKYNET and Center-Shot Technology, and is designed to down a drone that could be interfering with … [Read more...]
Kriss Vector Gen II in 9mm
KRISS introduced the new Vector Gen II at SHOT Show this year. Chambered in the very popular 9mm cartridge, and designed to use Glock magazines, the new Gen II Vector is the next step in one of the most innovative firearms to enter the market in recent history. There are several options for the KRISS Vector Gen II, ranging from a pistol to carbine. The Vector Gen II 9mm … [Read more...]
ATI Scorpion X2 AR-15 Grip
ATI Gunstocks introduced their new Scorpion X2 AR-15 grip at SHOT Show this year. The Scorpion X2 is an ergonomically designed pistol grip option for the AR-15, or Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR). The Scorpion X2 incorporates several design features from various existing grips, and is made from DuPont glass reinforced polymer. We previously reported on the ATI Scorpion X2 grip … [Read more...]
Galco Introduces New BlakGuard Holster
This year at SHOT Show Galco Gunleather released the company's new BlakGuard belt holster. The Galco BlakGuard holster is an innovative combination of traditional styles and modern materials. Made with an extremely durable injected molded plastic outer carrier, the BlakGuard remains faithful to the traditional leather holster by combining Premium Center Cut Steer hide as the … [Read more...]
New TRUGLO TRU-TEC Red-Dot Optics
TRUGLO continued to expand its offering for sights and optics at the annual SHOT Show this year. Two of the new items that caught our attention were the TRU-TEC 20mm and TRU-TEC 30mm red-dot optics. The 20mm version is a nice compact red dot that won't add a lot of weight to your rifle, but will still provide excellent aiming and reflex shooting capability. The 30mm version not … [Read more...]
PepperBall P4 VKS AR-Style Launcher
PepperBall announced a brand new launcher at SHOT Show this year. Well, sort of! The new Pepperball P4 VKS launcher is an advanced design of the Security With Advanced Technology (SWAT) MK-IV launcher, the was brought on board when SWAT merged with PepperBall back in 2008. Taking on a very familiar AR-15 style look, the P4 VKS is actually constructed of an upper and a lower … [Read more...]
Mossberg 500 ATI Scorpion Shotgun
Mossberg & Sons presented their new Model 500 ATI Scorpion 12-gauge shotgun at SHOT Show this year. This new shotgun is a pairing of America's most popular shotgun and the advanced accessory components designed by ATI to maximize the effectiveness of the shotgun. Just a couple of years ago the Mossberg 500 outsold the Remington 870 in total numbers since production … [Read more...]
Safariland’s New HyperX System Ballistic Armor
At the 2016 SHOT Show The Safariland Group juggernaut continued its impressive roll with an amazing announcement of the new HyperX System of ballistic armor. For the first time, a major ballistic armor manufacturer has incorporated the finest features of body armor with the much-needed under shirt. The HyperX System is a game changer, and will likely set a trend among all other … [Read more...]
Lancer L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine
Lancer-Systems was at the Industry Day at the Range event during SHOT Show passing out their new L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine. Lancer has been producing very innovative rifles and magazines for several years, and the Advanced Warfighter Magazine is an excellent example. The L5AWM is a polymer magazine for AR-15 rifles, but has the added advantage of … [Read more...]