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New for 2016, CAA has an updated version of the RONI, the Micro, and a non-NFA pistol version with an integral stabilizing brace, the MIC-RONI-STAB.

What is subarming America? Well, it’s basically the process of making civilians less armed than officials, thereby shifting the balance of power from the people to the government.

The rumor mill at SHOT Show is always in overdrive. With 80,000-plus vendors, distributors, exhibitors, media members in attendance, all there to showcase, try out and report on the latest and greatest industry products, rumors spread like wildfire.

I was walking the aisles down in the far reaches of the basement when I looked over and saw what looked to be an old M40 Marine Sniper Rifle. And it was. I had stumbled upon the Hi-Lux Scope booth.

SCCY has a new pistol design that is going to change the way pistols are made. Check out the Roebuck Quad Lock. It holds down the barrel in two places, and is in production on their CPX-3 .380. Shot Show 2016.

Beretta has a new version of the PX4 that is custom built to be a fast and functional concealed carry gun. And they’re expanding their rimfire options, too. Check out what we found at SHOT Show 2016.

Some of the readers of GunsAmerica have asked about guns that are easy for people with weakened hands to carry. Age, arthritis–why should these things slow keep you from carrying? Well Taurus has listened, and their TCP is now available with an assistive device that makes racking easy.

New products for 2016 include an updated SIG716 G2, M400 Scorpion AR pistols, a redesigned P210 and after a long tease, optics-ready P320 models.

Brownells has gone retro! That’s correct! At the 2016 SHOT Show, they unveiled their M-16 upper and lower receivers. Some classics are always in style!

The SHOT Show wouldn’t be the SHOT Show if there weren’t some guns that left you speechless. FN’s doing their part with their civilian M249 SAW. They’ve got more guns in their Military collector series, too. Read more.

Massad Ayoob chats with us about the pernicious ramifications of universal background checks and the best way to vet a presidential candidate.

Vortex has several new optics for 2016. They’ve increased their long range potential with the Golden Eagle, and they’ve got a new AR optic that is much easier to keep in service–all because of it batteries.

Aimpoint is introducing three magnifiers to work with their red dots, the 3X-C, 3XMag-1 and 6xMag-1 for commercial, law enforcement and military use.

I had the opportunity to spend a little bit of time shooting several of the Republic Forge 1911s during the media day at SHOT Show 2016. Boy, those babies can shoot! These 1911s are made in Texas, and the options available for customization are staggering.

Silencerco made big news this summer with the Maxim 9. The gun’s come a long way since then, and we have some updated information about the evolution of the design. Check out what we found at SHOT Show 2016.

The big news this year from Hodgdon is there new line of rifle powder. Their updated Enduron line of powders offer exceptional performance. Higher burn rates mean faster speeds. And we’ve got the skinny on availability, too. Check out the latest from SHOT Show 2016.

At SHOT Show 2016 I had the opportunity to pick up and hold the new 490 Amicus. To say I was impressed, well, that’s an understatement.

Inland Manufacturing has added some new guns to their line up at SHOT Show 2016. The Advisor is a pistol version of the M1 Carbine and is built on a paratrooper style stock. Inland is also making a reproduction of the M37 Trench Gun that is build on an Ithaca receiver.

Auto Ordnance is celebrating thew anniversary of the Thompson with some serious commemorative editions. Check out this Titanium Gold version of the venerable Thompson. And if that isn’t up your alley, how about three new hard hitting calibers for the Desert Eagle? Check out our SHOT Show coverage.

Keeping up with the innovations at Burris isn’t easy. Burris is releasing a new modular turret system for their rifle-scopes, offering custom scope services and launching a new mid-range true 1-8x scope.

Stopping by the Hornady booth, I was immediately taken aback by all of the exciting new products for 2016. Some of them were so simple, yet cleverly designed, I wondered, why did I not think of that or that?

Heizer is back at the SHOT Show with more pocket carry guns. The one that’s stealing the spotlight: a new semi-auto version in .45 ACP. How will this compare to the break-action guns Heizer’s known for?

As many of you know, owning a handgun is next to impossible in England. But what about making one? I can not think of a single currently made British handgun. There hasn’t been a wheel gun made in the country in over 30 years, but Anderson Wheeler is changing that. And changing it with an update of the classic and iconic British revolver, the Webley.

Some things at SHOT Show are truly unique. At the Victorinox Swiss Army booth you could build your own pocketknife while raising money for charity. The show’s over, but there’s still the opportunity to get a great knife and help a worthy charity, too.

Looking for a cleaning mat that will show exactly how to strip a gun, and keep all of the parts neatly organized–and for less than $20? Check out Real Avid.

Wilson Combat is overhauling Beretta 92s. We’ve gotten our full-sized 92FS back, and the two companies have just announced that they will be collaborating on a Compact Carry version of the 92 platform.

Looking for a compact .223 that delivers uncompromising performance? Troy has the answer. Their SBR line has a devout following, and now that reliability is available without the hassle of the paperwork. How does it stack up on the range?

I have found a rifle that may be “the one,” Springfield’s newest offering in their line of M1A rifles, the SOCOM 16 CQB or Close-Quarter Battle rifle. This gun is a logical evolution for the hard hitting M1A.