SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Niles, Ohio on June 13-14 as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free event features hands-on firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations, and outdoor education in a mobile range and gun bar setting for women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Orchid released its annual ranking of the top 30 largest U.S. firearm manufacturers based on ATF data, showing Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer leading the market. The top 30 manufacturers accounted for 8.4 million of 9.6 million firearms produced domestically in 2024, with notable movements including Empire Precision Plastics entering the top 30 and Mossberg securing its fifth consecutive year as the top shotgun manufacturer.
Dead Air Silencers has appointed Dunkin-Lewis, Inc. as its western sales representative agency covering 13 states. The partnership leverages Dunkin-Lewis's 60+ years of sporting goods industry experience to provide sales support and dealer service across the western United States.
Rock River Arms, founded by brothers Mark and Chuck Larson in 1994, celebrates 30 years of American firearms manufacturing in 2026. The Illinois-based company evolved from custom 1911 components to producing AR-platform rifles and innovative systems like the LAR-9, LAR-8, and LAR-47, maintaining its commitment to precision and performance.
The NSSF-adjusted NICS figure for May 2026 reached 1,105,758, a 3.2 percent increase from May 2025's 1,071,685. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported new monthly NFA checks data, with Texas, Virginia, and Florida leading in NFA checks, while the May 2026 NFA figure of 146,551 increased 100.4 percent year-over-year.
Celerant Technology and Action Target have integrated their range management systems to automate lane activation and improve shooter experience. The partnership connects Celerant's Range Management software with Action Target's SmartRange AXIS™ system, enabling automatic lane activation, personalized check-ins, and future in-lane ordering capabilities for dealers.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a reply brief supporting its motion for summary judgment in Heeter v. James, challenging New York's body armor ban as unconstitutional. FPC President Brandon Combs stated the ban criminalizes personal protective equipment and violates Second Amendment rights. The case is proceeding in U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York with briefing continuing through June.
NSSF announces all 50 Range USA locations are participating in the first Gun Storage Check Week retailer pilot program to promote secure firearm storage practices. The campaign, observed June 1–7 and September 1–7, aims to prevent firearm accidents, suicides, and thefts through the "Make Sure It's Secure" message.
Crow Wholesale's exclusively distributed Challenger and Clever ammunition brands earned top five positions in Scope DLX's 2026 shotshell market share analysis. The rankings highlight growing momentum among clay target shooters, hunters, and retailers seeking dependable performance and competitive value.
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops are donating over 55,000 rods and reels to youth-focused nonprofit organizations across North America through the Gone Fishing program. The initiative includes free family fishing events at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations June 13-14 and June 20-21, featuring catch-and-release fishing, activities, and expert guidance to inspire kids to discover fishing.
The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate, expanded the lawsuit Aliaj v. Fort Lee Police Department to include plaintiffs Martin Hroncich and Luis Rene De La Cruz Franco, challenging Bergen County's policy of revoking permits and confiscating firearms from residents based on association with prohibited persons.
NSSF praises the bipartisan introduction of the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act (S. 4671) by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, which strengthens criminal penalties for firearm thefts from licensed retailers. The legislation builds on NSSF's Operation Secure Store initiative with the ATF, which has achieved a 60 percent drop in firearms stolen during burglaries and robberies at retail locations.
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a court victory when the Appellate Division upheld a $4.3 million judgment against Wayne LaPierre, former NRA Executive Vice President. LaPierre was ordered to repay the National Rifle Association and banned from serving as an NRA officer or director for 10 years following findings of illegal self-dealing and mismanagement of organizational funds.
Otis Technology has joined NASGW's VAULT platform as a participating manufacturer, providing standardized product data for its cleaning equipment and accessories. The initiative aims to eliminate redundant data entry and establish a single source of truth for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across the shooting sports industry.
Atrius Development Group announced a "Together We Win" initiative for June, donating a portion of sales proceeds to the Second Amendment Foundation. The veteran-owned company, known for its Atrius Forced Reset Selector for AR-15 platforms, aims to support SAF's legal, educational, and advocacy efforts.
Derya Arms, a firearms manufacturer with operations in Jacksonville, Florida and Türkiye, announced the appointment of Keebler Rockwell as Business Development Director. Rockwell will drive OEM sales, lead military and law enforcement business development, and manage the authorized dealer program while reporting to President Abdullah Celer and Vice President Dustin Jones.
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is promoting Gun Storage Check Week June 1–7 with the message "Make Sure It's Secure" to encourage responsible firearm storage practices. The campaign aims to prevent accidents, thefts, suicides, and unauthorized access, offering resources through GunStorageCheck.org and a sweepstakes featuring a B.O.S. Lock Fusion biometric device.
Derya Arms announced that Betul Polat has been promoted to Operations Director focused on Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, and Lean Systems at the Jacksonville facility. With a Master's in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, Polat will lead continuous improvement initiatives and oversee inventory systems and ATF compliance.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) issued a joint letter warning Virginia law enforcement and officials that the state's universal background check law remains subject to a permanent injunction in Wilson v. Hanley and cannot be enforced. GOA and allies will defend the injunction in court today before Judge Frank Patrick Yeatts as Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones seeks to dissolve it.
Firearms Policy Coalition filed a federal lawsuit, NRA v. Moore, challenging Maryland's ban on semiautomatic handguns with cruciform trigger bars, including most Glock pistols. The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation seek a permanent injunction against enforcement of the ban signed by Governor Wes Moore.