SHOT Show Archives

The BAR Mk 4 builds on John M. Browning’s original gas‑operated autoloading concept that’s more than 100 years old, retaining the system’s reputation for reliability while refining the rifle’s mechanical interface and handling characteristics for modern hunters.

The Cheetah Cub returns in 2026 as the Case XX Vault Pattern, reviving a compact design originally introduced in 2005.

Together, the system is aimed at shooters who want modularity without sacrificing stability, whether in the backcountry, on the range, or in professional applications.

The Beretta B22 Jaguar brings competition features to a .22‑LR pistol platform with an emphasis on adjustability, ambidexterity, and out‑of‑the‑box readiness.

Now in its 14th consecutive year covering SHOT-related product launches, GunsAmerica delivered in-depth reporting on firearms and accessories introduced for the 2026 model year.

At its core, this is still a 590—durable, simple, and parts‑compatible—but the execution is clearly aimed at shooters who value familiarity and modularity.

The Adler AD500 is a no-nonsense semi auto .308 built to stack fast follow up shots without premium sticker shock. Six builds, hunt ready, and priced for real buyers.

The Born Outdoor bedroll is a straightforward answer to a problem most backcountry hunters eventually face: sleeping comfortably without turning camp setup into a chore.

Beretta leaned hard into the training and plinking lane with a new rimfire pistol that’s clearly trying to feel like more than “just a .22.”

At SHOT Show 2026, Bersa showed up with a simple message: keep the guns slim, add capacity, and don’t blow the budget.

At SHOT Show 2026, Armasight didn’t roll out a mild refresh. They tore the guts out of their thermal lineup and rebuilt it from the inside out.

This stabilized monocular was the best thing I saw at SHOT this year.

L3Harris introduces the NOVA night vision goggle with a repair-focused design and unfilmed Gen 3 tubes aimed at large-scale fielding.

Se7en Plus positions its knives as straightforward tools for people who actually use them outdoors.

Franchi includes a proprietary flip‑up iron sight system that’s far more useful than typical afterthought sights.

The standout is the X Model .22, which borrows heavily from Henry’s centerfire X Model playbook and applies it to rimfire for the first time.

This is a 12-gauge pump gun built around one idea: shrink it down without turning it into a gimmick.

The Sarsilmaz 7/24 is a new steel‑framed, hammer‑fired 9mm pistol introduced as part of Sarsilmaz’s expansion under its global brand name.

It is rated for full‑automatic fire, carries no barrel‑length restrictions, and is intended to hold up under sustained firing schedules.

The Böker Plus Extension Knife is possibly the weirdest knife I’ve ever seen. It’s like the guys who made G.I. Joes and Transformers in the 1980s made a full-size blade.

Steele Industries’ NightHawk-Pano brings manual gain and true articulation to a panoramic night vision system built for wider awareness and flexible use.

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.