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In the span of 31 months, personnel from the Dept. of Homeland Security have lost over a hundred guns and over a thousand badges and credentials. Maybe it’ll inspire a movie, “Dude, where’s my badge and gun?!”

At 2016 SHOT Show, Heckler & Koch showcased their tried and true P30SK and VP40, two very solid polymer-framed pistols, chambered in 9mm and .40 cal respectively. The P30SK is a subcompact, perfect for concealed carry, and the VP40 is a wicked duty pistol.

VooDoo Innovations, part of the Adams Arms’ family, has announced the release of their first Glock drop-in barrel available for the G17 and G19 models in both Gen 3 and Gen 4 handguns. And that’s just the start of the GLOCK fest from Adams Arms. The company known for their rifles is really branching out.

Benelli has a new shotgun that will appeal to fans of the 28 gauge. This Ethos is chambered for 3″ shells. More punch from a lighter gun. And Franchi has an update of their Instinct line. The Catalyst is designed for women, but it may be the ideal 12 gauge for many smaller framed shooters. Check out our SHOT Show coverage.

Tactical Walls, the groundbreaking company that launched viable concealment furniture, has integrated RFID locks into their products. Check out their new firearms concealment devices.

Polymer 80, a company known for their polymer 80% AR-15 lowers, introduced a new product at SHOT Show this year that shook up the concept of an 80% receiver. Named the “Specter,” this 80% frame embraces the ghost gun idea and brings it into the handgun (Glock) market.

At Shot Show 2016, Century introduced two new variants of their popular milled AK rifle, the C39v2 and the RAS47. Both variants are factory short-barreled rifles (SBRs). Century is also launching a suppressor line under the Red Army Standard Brand.

Last Friday, Facebook announced that it would ban users from selling firearms unless they are a licensed dealer.

Looking for an affordable out-of-the-box package that is ready for the range or the hunt? Howa’s got a fast new Mini-Action line. This one is in 6.5 Grendel. We’ve run it out t0 300 yards with good results.