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Easton introduces the Easton 5.0 hunting arrow and Match Grade 5MM Half-Out Component system, featuring seamless Acu-Carbon construction for versatile high-speed or high-FOC setups. The USA-manufactured system offers excellent spine consistency, reduced wind drift, and strong downrange energy with available spine sizes from 200 to 500.

Ameristep won a Gold Award in the Ground Blind category from Bowhunting World magazine readers for the second consecutive year in 2026. The company introduced the Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme, a hub-style blind accommodating up to three hunters with six silent sliding windows and a 180° bowhunter view.

Traditions® Performance Firearms honored The WL Carter Company as its 2025 Rep Group of the Year during pre-SHOT Show activities in Las Vegas. The award recognizes the manufacturer's representative group's exceptional performance and 28-year partnership with Traditions Firearms since 1998.

Traditions® Performance Firearms announced Steve Kirkpatrick of The WL Carter Company as the 2025 Sales Representative of the Year. Kirkpatrick has represented Traditions products since 2006, demonstrating outstanding performance and dedication to customer relationships and brand growth.

SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 12-15, 2026, as part of the 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free, family-friendly event features firearms training using FATS by InVeris simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from partners including Beretta, GLOCK, Vortex Optics, and Springfield Armory.

NSSF praised South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden for signing Senate Bill 2, which deregulates suppressors in the state. The law was signed at Silencer Central with NSSF Board member Brandon Maddox and NSSF's Moriah Day present, removing suppressors from the state's controlled weapon definition.

RetailBI released its January Firearm Sales Index showing a -6.2% decline compared to January 2025. Gearfire's RetailBI provides data-driven retail performance metrics using point-of-sale transactions from over 2,000 U.S. firearms retailers, offering manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accurate consumer demand insights.

Kovix, a premium titanium suppressor manufacturer, relocated its headquarters from Lake Norden, South Dakota to Kalispell, Montana. CEO Luke Hanson stated the move enhances team synergy and positions the company more centrally for operations while maintaining seamless customer service.

South Dakota Governor Rhoden signed SD 2 into law at Silencer Central's headquarters, removing suppressors from the state's controlled weapons definition. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Casey Crabtree and Representative Drew Peterson, was supported by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and provides a template for other states seeking suppressor deregulation.

Whitetails Unlimited Inc. is hiring part-time Field Directors for territories in Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Candidates should have event planning experience, Microsoft 365 proficiency, and knowledge of hunting and white-tailed deer. Interested applicants should email fieldoperations@whitetailsunlimited.com.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is hiring a Regional Director for Ohio and Indiana to manage volunteer chapters, organize fundraising events, and oversee the granting program. The remote position requires a bachelor's degree, five years of professional experience, and frequent travel throughout the region.

Firearms News released its February 2026 issue featuring Springfield Armory's Echelon FC Pistol with an in-depth review by James Tarr. The issue includes articles on Ruger's LCP Max, Century Arms' BFT 556, and other firearms reviews from Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing.

Pursuit Channel features Sportsman's Adventures with Captain Rick Murphy, an award-winning fishing series hosted by the veteran angler with over 40 years of expertise. The show, airing weekly on Pursuit Channel, showcases fishing expeditions to premier destinations while promoting sustainable fishing practices and conservation.

World Fishing Network launches "Reel In Canada Fridays," a Friday night programming block featuring shows hosted by Lisa Roper, Alyx Parks, Josh Statham, Leo Stakos, Ron James, Jeff Chisolm, Angelo Viola, Pete Bowman, Mike Mitchell, Garett Ellingham, and Wes David exploring Canada's premier fishing destinations and techniques.

MyOutdoorTV premieres new episodes of Gale Force Twins featuring Captains Emily and Amanda Gale, who explore premier fishing destinations including the Florida Keys, Bahamas, Guatemala, and Outer Banks. The 10-part series follows the accomplished siblings as they share their offshore fishing expertise and Gulf Coast lifestyle content with subscribers.

Henry Repeating Arms announced two new revolver variants: the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye Revolver and H17 Big Boy Deadeye Revolver, featuring upgraded adjustable rear sights and fiber-optic front sights. Built on proven foundations and developed from customer feedback, both models are Made in America and backed by Henry's Lifetime Warranty.

German Precision Optics (GPO USA) announced that the free $95.00 custom Kenton Industries™ turret is now standard with select GPO CENTURI™ riflescopes. The custom turret allows shooters to dial exact yardage or ballistic data tailored to their specific rifle and ammunition at no additional cost.

Zanders, an all-women-owned distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, announced an exclusive partnership with TriStar Arms to release the TriStar Setter LT shotgun featuring a custom black engraved receiver designed for Zanders dealers and customers.

Federal Ammunition is expanding its 6mm ARC cartridge lineup with three new offerings: American Eagle TMJ 110-grain, Fusion Tipped 110-grain, and Gold Medal Berger BT Target 108-grain. These loads are designed for competitive shooters, hunters, and target shooters using the AR-15 platform.

WOOX has launched the Bravado "High Grade" line of American walnut stocks for Henry and Marlin lever-action rifles. Each hand-selected stock features exceptional grain quality and unique aesthetics, with adjustable cheek risers, M-LOK compatibility, and QD sling mounts for enhanced performance and customization.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced the release of the Model 940-3, a 5-shot 9mm revolver featuring a stainless-steel frame, Tritium XS front night sight, and Hogue Over-Molded Rubber Bantam grip designed for everyday carry.

Beretta introduces the Sako 90 Grizzly rifle, featuring high-grade walnut stock, fluted stainless-steel barrel with Cerakote finish, and integral Picatinny rail. Available in four calibers with an MSRP of $2,999, the rifle debuts at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City, February 12-15.

Viridian Weapon Technologies has partnered with Kinsey's distributor network to expand dealer access across the U.S. market. The partnership makes Viridian's green laser sights, green dot optics, and weapon-mounted lighting solutions available through Kinsey's ordering platform, with Viridian exhibiting at the Kinsey's Dealer Show beginning February 19.

Viridian Weapon Technologies, a manufacturer of laser sights and tactical lights, is now available through Bill Hicks & Co.'s dealer portal. This partnership expands nationwide dealer access to Viridian's green laser, green dot optic, and weapon-mounted light solutions, streamlining orders for authorized dealers.

Knight & Hale Game Calls returns to the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention with founders Harold Knight and David Hale making special appearances. The booth will feature exclusive show specials including a 50th NWTF Convention Anniversary Pot Call and debut the complete 2026 product line with new apparel, calls, and limited-edition collector's items.

Remington Ammunition will debut its new Final Strut HD turkey load lineup at the National Wild Turkey Federation's 2026 Convention in Nashville, February 10-14. The tungsten-blended loads offer enhanced retained energy and dense patterns at longer ranges, complementing Remington's existing turkey ammunition options.

Hornady will exhibit at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo February 12-15, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by the Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, and Utah Office of Tourism, the event attracts over 55,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors raising millions for conservation.

TriStar Arms will exhibit at the 2026 National Wild Turkey Federation Convention in Nashville, Tennessee as a Gobbler Sponsor, showcasing the new Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock designed for turkey hunters with dual choke tube capability for versatile field performance.

Primos Hunting, a Revelyst Inc. brand, celebrates its 50th anniversary at the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Feb. 12-14. Founder Will Primos will sign autographs, and the brand will debut new ICON and 1976 call collections alongside limited-edition numbered calls.

Winchester Ammunition will exhibit at the 2026 NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, February 11-15, showcasing new products including Long Beard Tungsten, Supreme Long Range precision rifle ammunition, and commemorative USA 250th Series rounds. Winchester continues supporting the Veteran's Breakfast and has contributed over $2 million to NWTF's conservation mission since 1973.

Beretta USA will showcase its A300 Ultima Turkey lineup and hunting shotguns at the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention & Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee, February 12-14. The company will feature exclusive collaborations with Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Realtree®, and Mossy Oak®, highlighting purpose-built turkey guns and modern hunting shotguns at booth #2061.

Chiappa USA and Charles Daly Shotguns will exhibit at the 50th Anniversary National Wild Turkey Federation Convention & Sport Show, February 11-15, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. The brands will showcase field-proven firearms including the Charles Daly Triple, Charles Daly 301 Series, and Chiappa Honcho, along with new 2026 product releases.

Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 2026 National Wild Turkey Federation Convention in Nashville, February 12–14, showcasing the RXD910Ti and Nomad Ti OTB suppressors at Booth #1861 in the Ryman Exhibit Hall.

Winchester Ammunition will showcase its 2026 product lineup at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo February 12-15 in Salt Lake City, including the new Supreme Long Range precision hunting cartridge and big game ammunition options like Expedition Big Game, Deer Season XP, Power Point, and Ballistic Silvertip.

Beretta celebrates its 500th anniversary at Safari Club International 2026 in Nashville, featuring live demonstrations by Pietro Beretta Selection artisans, an exclusive One-of-One collection, and the SO10 EELL USA 250th Anniversary Edition. The company showcases its conservation leadership and American manufacturing heritage from its Gallatin, Tennessee facility.

Dead Air Silencers will sponsor and exhibit at the Safari Club International Convention February 18-21 in Nashville, Tennessee at booth #3054. The company will showcase new suppressor models including the Nomad Ti OTB and RXD30Ti, developed in collaboration with Ruger, along with their full hunting suppressor lineup.

Taylor's & Company will exhibit at the 2026 Sports Inc. Show in Phoenix, Arizona from February 18-20, unveiling new USA-made rifle products including TC73 Rifle series additions. The company will showcase heritage-built firearms and dealer specials at booth #349.

Here’s something you probably don’t know. Because of the way the laws in a significant number of states are written, if suppressors are ever removed from the National Firearms Act, owning and buying cans will be illegal there. No, really.

After the Big Beautiful Bill dropped the price of a tax stamp to zero, that opened the door for removing cans from the NFA entirely. The 1934 law passed legal muster at the time by justifying its existence as a tax. With the tax gone, there’s a very good legal argument that the NFA is no longer constitutional.

There are a couple of lawsuits winding their way through the courts right now that use that basis to argue that suppressors should be regulated just like any other firearm (with a simple 4473 and a background check), if at all. But if that happens — and we certainly hope it does — the laws on the books in 16 states will present a problem.

While the laws’ language varies from state to state, they basically classify suppressors and controlled weapons that must be regulated and registered under the NFA. If NFA regulation is struck down by the courts, the laws in those states will, in effect outlaw suppressors there. Not great, Bob.

Fortunately, there’s an effort under way to begin to change that and the first state to jump on the silencer deregulatory bus is South Dakota. The effort has been pushed by the NSSF, NRA and Sioux Falls-based Silencer Central.

How gun-friendly is South Dakota? The bill deregulating silencers in the state in anticipation of cans being removed from the NFA — the bill was named SB2A — passed both houses. Unanimously. You read that right. We live in a time when you can’t get anyone involved in politics to agree on the color of the sky or the shape of quarter. But SB2A passed the SD House and Senate without any opposition. At all.

On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden made the trip from Pierre Silencer Central’s headquarters in Sioux Falls along with a Senate and House members and the state Attorney General to sign the bill into law.

Boiled down to its essence, the bill declares that suppressors are not controlled weapons. In other words, it means that they don’t require regulation under the NFA for South Dakotans to own one.

The good news is that South Dakota’s law was one of the more intricately worded examples and took some work to get the changes made. And now that it’s law, the work they did can be used as a sort of template for the other 15 states to do the same. The bad news is that not all of those other states are anywhere near as gun-friendly as the Mount Rushmore State, so it’s going to take some doing. That said, South Dakota’s bill is a good start.

While he was there, the Governor helped dedicate Silencer Central’s newly completed 70,000 square foot storage and order processing facility.

Maddox showed off Silencer Central’s massive new Opex order fulfillment system. That three story wall on the left is part of a huge enclosed system that holds about 170,000 suppressors. It robotically fills orders by picking specific suppressors by reading their serial numbers.

– Dan Zimmerman, Shooting News Weekly