SHOT Show Archives

Pulsar Trail 3 LRF thermal scopes bring a 1,500-yard laser rangefinder and better battery life to Pulsar’s fan favorite hunting lineup.

Built around a 10×42 optical system, the BX‑6 is aimed at long‑range shooters, hunters, and archers who want one device to handle ranging, ballistic computation, and target location.

The NVision HALO-C Clipon brings 640×512 resolution and long-range thermal detection to shooters looking for advanced clip-on performance.

The DXT50 is aimed at hunters and professional users who need continuous visibility across changing light and terrain.

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.

At the heart of the S50R is a Nocpix 1280 sensor (12μm, ≤15 mK NETD) paired with a serious 50mm f/1.1 germanium objective lens.

If you’ve ever wished your rangefinder acted more like a handheld GPS, this is it.

Thermal tech keeps climbing, and the new VISTA S50R Rangefinding Thermal Monocular is proof that handheld units are no longer the “budget compromise” option.

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.