SHOT Show 2018

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Meet the Stinger! A Retractable AR Bayonet Spike - SHOT Show 2018

Meet the Stinger! A Retractable AR Bayonet Spike – SHOT Show 2018

In the running for one of the coolest products I’ve seen at SHOT Show 2018 is the Stinger.  A retractable bayonet spike for AR-pattern rifles from American Defense Innovations.  

A Folding Knife Everyone Can Afford: Kershaw’s Bareknuckle - SHOT Show 2018

A Folding Knife Everyone Can Afford: Kershaw’s Bareknuckle – SHOT Show 2018

The look of this knife is that of a no-nonsense industrial tool.  That appearance is created by the anodized-aluminum, matte gray handles and the stonewashed-finished, 14C28N-steel blade.

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Top 8 Concealed Carry Accessories at SHOT Show 2018

With over 1,600 exhibitors in attendance showing 7 million pounds of gear, there are a lot of new products for legally armed citizens at the Shooting, Hunting, And Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show. If you choose to carry concealed, you might be interested in some of the new concealed carry gear we found this year. Here are a few items that peaked our interest.

Ruger's Security 9 & EC9s: Continuing a Legacy of Performance — SHOT Show 2018

Ruger’s Security 9 & EC9s: Continuing a Legacy of Performance — SHOT Show 2018

Ruger always as a few tricks up their sleeves and at a price that is right. We will be covering many of the other new products later in the week but decided to start with the new Security 9. Recalling the unwavering durability of the Security 6 revolver, the new Security 9 has a strong name to live up to.

EClipsing the Competition: Hiperfire's New Trigger — SHOT Show 2018

EClipsing the Competition: Hiperfire’s New Trigger — SHOT Show 2018

Hiperfire is bringing the heat this year with their new . It’s a top-of-the-line AR Trigger. During range day, shooters during range day couldn’t pull the trigger and not smile. The reset is insane and the light break with virtually no takeup would be ideal for any competition shooter or precision rifle shooter. SPECS: Cam-Over [...]

.5 MOA Accuracy Guaranteed! The Ritter & Stark SLX - SHOT Show 2018

.5 MOA Accuracy Guaranteed! The Ritter & Stark SLX – SHOT Show 2018

Ritter & Stark guarantee these rifles to be capable of .5 MOA accuracy. The MSRP of the SLX is $3,635, which at first would appear to be expensive, but when compared to similar European rifles is pretty reasonable.

'Snowflake' Removal with Less-Lethal Pepperball Pistol - SHOT Show 2018

‘Snowflake’ Removal with Less-Lethal Pepperball Pistol – SHOT Show 2018

Deadly force is not always necessary.  Sometimes one needs to subdue a potential threat or de-escalate a situation with less-lethal force.  Enter Pepperball.  A trusted source for restoring law and order for nearly two decades.

Skoped Vision: New Universal Adaptor Goes the Distance - SHOT Show 2018

Skoped Vision: New Universal Adaptor Goes the Distance – SHOT Show 2018

One of the most innovative products that I saw during the SHOT 2018 Range Day was the Skoped Vision cell phone adapter from Phone Skope. The Skoped Vision adapter lets you look through your rifle scope like normal, but also allows you to attach your cell phone and record your sight picture. The Skoped Vision unit is compatible with your existing PhoneSkope case and adapter.

Red Dot Ready Always: Kimber's Aegis Elite 1911 – SHOT Show 2018

Red Dot Ready Always: Kimber’s Aegis Elite 1911 – SHOT Show 2018

Not only are the new Aegis Elite 1911s cut for mini red dot sights, these guns come with Vortex optics installed from the factory.

Beretta Launches new Italian Virtrix Rifles — SHOT Show 2018

Beretta Launches new Italian Virtrix Rifles — SHOT Show 2018

A brand most of our US readers probably haven’t heard of is set to make a splash in the near future, if our initial look at the new Virtrix Rifle line up is any indication. Virtrix is an Italian rifle company, known for precision armaments.