While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.

For decades Glock has been synonymous with simplistic reliability. Their no-frills pistols have been depended on by militaries, police, and civilians throughout the world.

In this article, we will cover the specs and features of all four of Holosun’s new IRIS lasers starting with the IRIS-1 and working our way to the full-featured IRIS-4. 

At SHOT Show 2025, Vantac introduced the Direct Access to Defense (DAD) System, a buffer tube replacement designed for rifles equipped with mil-spec buffer tubes.

At SHOT Show 2025, Snakestaff Systems introduced the Gen 2 ETQ Tourniquet, refining their popular everyday tourniquet (ETQ) with improved materials, enhanced durability, and a more user-friendly design.

Every year Holosun brings a variety of new products to SHOT and this year was no different. In this article, I will highlight the key features of some of Holosun’s newest red dots, optics, lights, and thermal.

New for SHOT Show 2025, Ruger in partnership with Magpul releases the RXM. Basically a refined gen3 Glock 19 clone, this pistol promises premium features at a competitive price. 

Jake from Outlier detailed the design and philosophy behind the new platform, highlighting its emphasis on affordability and functionality.

At SHOT Show 2025, GPO (Global Precision Optics) unveiled a new reticle option for the Centuri 4X Compact, a nine-inch, 4-16x first focal plane rifle scope designed for high performance without the bulk of a full-size optic.