Mission First Tactical has been awarded patent number 12,276,478 B2 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its new Pro Series Holster and Guardian Series holster technology. The patent includes protection for In-line Magnetic Retention, Built-in Vertical Wedge and the Optimized Belt Claw technology. The utility patent, US 12,276,478 B2, was granted to Mission First Tactical and inventors Bobby…
Military Authorizes New Accessories for M17 and M18
On Nov. 5 SIG Sauer announced that new parts and accessories for the M17 (full size) and M18 (compact) pistols as part of the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program have been approved and authorized for purchase. This simplifies procurement, and enables soldiers to order items directly through established military supply channels. The design of SIG Sauer…
IWI US Moving to Tennessee
IWI US officials, along with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, announced in September that the gun maker is relocating its headquarters and all major operations from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. The company will invest $15.7 million in its new Andersonville, Tenn., facility, creating 72…
5.11 Partners with EA for Battlefield 6 Launch
5.11 Tactical, a global leader in purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear for modern gun owners, announced its latest partnership with Electronic Arts (EA) last week—support of Battlefield 6, which launched worldwide on Oct. 10. Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising first-person-shooter, combat gameplay, and all-out warfare. In two decades its realism and action-packed scenarios…
Passion for Hunting Led to Establishment of Silencer Shop
Dave Matheny established Silencer Shop in 2010, at a time when suppressor sales were low and they were scarcely—if ever—seen on a hunter’s rifle. It doesn’t sound like ideal timing for a long-term business success, but he had another motivation. “My son was born completely deaf in one ear and had great hearing in the…
$1 Million Conservation Pledge Made in Memory of President Carter
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops recently announced a One Million Dollar Conservation pledge to support conservation causes President Jimmy Carter championed for many years, all aimed to help introduce more kids to the joys of hunting, fishing and a lifelong appreciation of the great outdoors. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is one…
Clown School Caper Down Under
The Florida resident arrested after she landed in Sydney, Australia, in April 2023 for bringing a gold-plated pistol in her luggage has been sentenced to a jail term of 12 months. At least four of them will be spent behind bars. Officials built a solid case that she understood “importing” a handgun and ammunition into…
24% of All Voters Carry—Minorities Lead the Way
Results of a study commissioned by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), released on Dec. 22, 2024, found, “Overall, 24% of general election voters say they carry concealed handguns, with 13% who carry all or most of the time.” Demographic results for those who carry defy the well-worn gun-owner stereotype. In descending order they were:…
Mossberg Turkey Shotguns Now Available with Holosun Sight
Mossberg’s line of optic-ready 500 and 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey pump-action shotguns come in packages with a green Holosun HS407K micro dot sight.
Savage Launches The 110 Magpul Scout
Savage Arms has launched the 110 Magpul Scou with full length extended picatinny rail and Magpul Hunter Stock.









