Beretta USA celebrated its 500-year milestone by honoring long-tenured employees in Italy, recognizing staff with 20 to 46 years of service. General Manager Cristian Capelli praised employees for their decades of dedication in building Beretta's U.S. manufacturing operations and shaping the company's evolution.

The Benelli M2-G1 Tactical shotgun earned a 4.54 overall score in the National Tactical Officers Association's Member Tested and Recommended Program. Five NTOA members evaluated the tactical shotgun across multiple categories, praising its Rear Piston Operated gas system, reliability through 500+ rounds, and combat-ready features.

The Second Amendment Foundation filed a reply brief supporting its motion for preliminary injunction in Bathras v. Moore, challenging Maryland's Senate Bill 334 banning Glock-style handguns. SAF is joined by Atlantic Guns, the National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and two private citizens in arguing the ban violates Second Amendment protections.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the National Rifle Association filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Beckwith v. Frey, challenging Maine's firearm waiting period law. SAF argues the First Circuit's decision improperly revives interest-balancing rejected by Heller and Bruen, contending that waiting periods burden constitutional rights and require historical justification.

Firearms Policy Coalition filed a reply brief supporting a preliminary injunction in Bathras v. Moore to block Maryland's ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns. FPC, joined by Atlantic Guns, the National Rifle Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation, argues the ban violates the Second Amendment by targeting common, constitutionally protected arms.

Orion Wholesale is offering Walther Focus Week from September 21-25, providing dealers with special pricing on in-stock Walther firearms including PDP, F-Series, Pro, and Steel Frame pistols, plus Hämmerli firearms and magazines across multiple price points.

The 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, runs September 25-27 in Dallas. Keynote speaker is retired U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez. Saturday and Sunday sessions will be livestreamed on SAF's YouTube channel.

NSSF filed a lawsuit challenging Connecticut's H.B. 5043, which bans cruciform-trigger handguns effective October 1, 2026. NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane argues the law unconstitutionally infringes Second Amendment rights by targeting law-abiding citizens instead of criminals who illegally modify firearms with machinegun conversion devices.

NASGW announces Electronic Transfer, Inc. as its newest affiliate partner, a payment processing provider serving the firearms industry for over 35 years. NASGW members receive exclusive benefits including free payment terminals, competitive rates, and cost comparisons.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. and World Whiskey Society announced the release of the Smith & Wesson 7-Year Classic Edition bourbon, an inaugural whiskey celebrating American gunsmithing heritage and premium spirits craftsmanship. The aged straight bourbon features vintage-inspired packaging with imagery of founders Horace Smith and Daniel Baird Wesson.

NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praised President Trump's executive order protecting hunting heritage, which includes provisions protecting traditional ammunition use, expanding public land access, and increasing Sunday hunting opportunities. NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi attended the White House Rose Garden announcement and worked with the administration on the policy.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation President and CEO Kyle Weaver accepted a nomination to serve on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, continuing RMEF's distinction on the federal advisory group dating back five presidential administrations. The council provides recommendations to President Trump on wildlife conservation, hunting, and public access.

Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of NSSF, has been appointed to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council to advise the U.S. Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture on wildlife conservation and hunting policy.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun purchases violates the Second Amendment in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, a major victory for Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC). The court rejected the government's arguments and reversed the lower court's dismissal, holding that the constitutional right to keep and bear arms includes the right to purchase them.

The Headrest Safe Company appointed Todd Pearson as Chief Operating Officer, promoting him from Revenue Director. The company's discreet vehicle safe storage system is now sold in 34 countries worldwide, with founder and CEO Irving Meisler praising Pearson's strategic execution capabilities.

Remington Ammunition's 5th Annual Shoot to Cure sporting clays fundraiser raised nearly $15,000 for Arkansas Children's Hospital, bringing the five-year total to over $70,000. The event featured 150 shooters and notable competitors Madison Sharpe and Olympian Kayle Browning on an all-women's team.

Iron Valley™ Supply Co., a wholesale distributor representing over 150 leading brands in hunting and shooting sports, is expanding its sales team. The company seeks Account Representatives for positions in Downingtown, PA and Chapin, SC to manage existing accounts and develop new customer relationships.

Davidson's, a 90+ year old firearms distributor, is hiring Assistant Buyers for its Merchandising Department in Greensboro, NC and Prescott, AZ. The role involves product procurement, vendor relations, market analysis, and inventory management, with a starting salary of $25/hour plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

J. Scott Rupp has retired from Outdoor Sportsman Group after 40 years editing outdoor and shooting magazines including RifleShooter, Handguns, Petersen's Hunting, and Guns & Ammo. A former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member and Eastern Kentucky University graduate, Rupp plans to continue writing and photography as a freelancer.

Petersen's HUNTING released its October 2026 Big-Game Issue, an 88-page expanded edition featuring reviews from Andrew McKean on budget-friendly optics from Leupold, Vortex, Burris, Trijicon, and Zeiss, plus articles by Joseph von Benedikt, Scott Ergas, Mark Kayser, Will Brantley, and Craig Boddington. The issue is available at newsstands and retailers for $12 annually.

Outdoor Channel launches Premiere Week September 28-October 4 featuring 16 episodes and 4 special presentations across shows like Farming the Wild with Mike Robinson, United Plates with Mario Kalpou, Cast Iron Cowboy with Kent and Shannon Rollins, and Jason the Butcher with Jason Nauert, plus new series American Archer and Airgunner Challenge.

Outdoor Sportsman Group's GAME & FISH TV surpassed 75 million minutes watched in August, marking five consecutive months of growth since launching on Amazon Prime and Roku in March. The FAST channel, featuring content from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, continues experiencing explosive viewership across multiple platforms.

WE Knife announces the NexoMorph, an innovative EDC knife featuring a patented 3-in-1 transforming design that transitions between traditional folding knife, push-dagger, and compact carry modes. Constructed with Böhler M390 blade steel and 6AL4V titanium handles, the NexoMorph combines premium materials with refined multi-pivot engineering for versatile everyday carry.

CIVIVI, a sub-brand of WE Knife, announced the global launch of the Zygon folding knife series on September 28, 2026, featuring an innovative Top Crossbar Lock mechanism, high-performance Nitro-V or Damascus blades, and a glow-in-the-dark G10 handle option.

Real Avid introduces the Bore-Max® Master Cleaning Kit and Mobile Workstation, a portable firearm maintenance system featuring professional-grade cleaning tools, Gun Gripper™ yokes, Smart Mat®, and integrated Smart Assist™ lighting designed for shooters to maintain rifles anywhere.

Crow Wholesale announced it is now a stocking distributor for One Horse, expanding its firearm brand portfolio. The partnership provides dealers access to One Horse's American-made AR-platform rifles, pistols, and components through Crow Wholesale's nationwide distribution network.

Remington Ammunition and Original Grain, an Official Remington brand licensee, expanded The Hunt Club watch collection with two limited-edition styles: Cerakote Black Barrel Chrono and Cerakote Tan Barrel Chrono. The watches feature retired gunstocks from Remington's Lonoke, Arkansas factory and are available through Original Grain.

Derya Arms introduced the EX1300, a break-action over/under shotgun available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and .410 bore, all priced at $699 MSRP. The gun features a monolithic steel receiver, Turkish walnut stock, steel automatic ejectors, and ships with three Mobilchoke tubes.

Custom & Collectable Firearms presents the limited-edition Colt Python Sidewinder, a .357 Magnum revolver featuring a Black KAGE Compensator System, Vortex Venom red dot, SureFire X300 weapon light, and 24Kt gold-plated trigger. Production is limited to 300 consecutively numbered revolvers.

Custom & Collectable Firearms introduces the Kimber 1911 Freedom, a limited-edition .45 ACP commemorative honoring 250 years of American independence. Only 250 consecutively numbered units feature engraved stainless steel, rosewood grips, and gold-plated accents with patriotic imagery.

Sports South expanded its inventory with five new brands: LMT Advanced Technologies, Resilient Suppressors, Shaw Barrels, Shinenyx, and Jaguar Silencers. The Shreveport, Louisiana retailer now offers firearms, suppressors, barrels, optics, and shooting accessories from these manufacturers.

Blue Force Gear has partnered with DRYOUT to introduce the DRYOUT 1L, featuring patented Active Moisture-Removal Technology for tactical equipment. The reusable technology protects night vision devices, optics, and electronics from moisture damage without requiring electricity or batteries.

Federal Ammunition has introduced two new Federal Premium loads: Berger Elite Hunter in 195-grain 7mm PRC and ELD-X in 212-grain 300 PRC. Both loads feature advanced bullet technologies and are now available at dealers nationwide.

Bear & Son Cutlery, based in Jacksonville, Alabama, introduces the new 4 5/8" Large Farmhand folding pocketknife featuring a 3 5/8-inch high carbon stainless steel blade and aluminum handle available in blue, red, or black. The lightweight utility knife weighs 1.9 ounces and retails for $42.99.

BANISH Suppressors launches the COMP 6.5 SS and COMP 6.5 TI, dedicated .264-caliber suppressors featuring interchangeable two-port brakes and flat muzzle caps. Available in stainless steel and titanium, both models offer precision shooters customizable recoil control or maximum sound reduction options.

CIVIVI announced the global release of the CIVIVI Elite Tessera folder on September 28, 2026, expanding its premium tier following the Brova debut. The knife features CPM S35VN blade steel, aluminum handles with geometric diamond patterns, and a Crossbar Lock mechanism, bridging classic CIVIVI value with ultra-premium materials from parent company WE Knife Co.

C&H Precision Weaponry has added MLF x SCO (Molon Labe Firearms x SunCity Outdoors), a veteran and law-enforcement-owned retailer founded by Edward Butron, to its dealer network in El Paso, Texas. MLF x SCO offers firearms, suppressors, accessories, training, and demo days while emphasizing community engagement and customer education.

C&H Precision, a family-owned maker of red dot optics and firearm accessories, will exhibit at the IALEFI 2026 Annual Training Conference September 27-October 2 at the Palm Bay Police Training Center in Florida. The event brings together firearms instructors from law enforcement, military, and the private sector for training and vendor displays.

Jason Nauert's "Jason the Butcher" Season 2 premieres September 28 on Outdoor Channel, featuring the survival expert and founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat hunting axis deer in Maui with a retired Navy SEAL. The season includes episodes with military veterans, combat training, and conservation-focused adventures across diverse terrain.

Kent and Shannon Rollins drive their 1876 chuck wagon to America's historic working ranches in Season 2 of Cast Iron Cowboy, premiering September 28 at 8:00pm ET on Outdoor Channel. The couple prepares regionally inspired meals for cowboys across ranches from Florida to Alaska, starting at Bull Hammock Ranch in Martin County, Florida.