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The AAC Frog Kit is FirstSpear’s maritime configuration of the Assaulter Armor Carrier, engineered for teams that move between boats, water, and land with armor on.

Ruger officially rolled out short-barreled rifle (SBR) versions of three familiar platforms: the PC Carbine, 10/22, and Ruger American Rifle Gen II.

Shown around SHOT Show 2026, the Spectre is Eberlestock’s most ambitious sniper pack yet. And it’s clearly aimed at modern precision setups loaded with accessories.

The company has not announced pricing or a firm launch date. Even so, the feature set signals a serious push into the high-end clip-on thermal market.

Citoris range in price from $2,000 to over $9,000.

However, the CIMA Pro moves into Bergara’s Premier line and adds higher-end manufacturing processes.

Based in Salt Lake City, Foundation has spent more than a decade in the freeze-dried industry as a large-scale co-manufacturer.

Black Rain’s Freedom Fighter AK keeps the soul of the platform and bolts on the upgrades shooters actually want, from a milled receiver to a folding stock that still runs, plus factory suppressor readiness.

International Barrels Inc., now operating as IBI Precision, built the Deuce 2.0 to compete. The result is a rimfire action aimed squarely at competitive shooters who want flexibility without custom-gun headaches.