Easton's Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows, crafted in the USA using the exclusive Acu-Carbon process, offer bowhunters premium precision with features including five-point straightness checks, advanced components, and helical fletching. The lineup includes the Easton 5.0, FMJ, AXIS, SONIC 6.0, and Easton 6.5 models.
Steve Foster of Team Ruger won High Overall and first place in the Open division at the Michigan State Rimfire Challenge Championship, competing with a Ruger Mark IV pistol and 10/22 Carbon Fiber rifle across 10 stages. Sturm, Ruger & Company congratulated Foster on his exceptional performance and commitment to rimfire competition.
Beretta will return to the 2026 SASP and SCTP Nationals at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, July 11-18, featuring expanded product demonstrations, early access previews of new models, and on-site gunsmithing services. The company will showcase APX A1, 90 series, and 80X Cheetah pistols at SASP and latest shotgun innovations at SCTP.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Firearms Policy Coalition filed a petition for Supreme Court review in Calce v. City of New York, challenging New York City's ban on electronic arms. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut and founder Alan M. Gottlieb argue the prohibition violates the Second Amendment and that residents should have access to non-lethal self-defense options.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Cabela's in Hamburg, Pennsylvania on July 11-12, followed by Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg on July 18-19. The free event features hands-on firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations, and outdoor education for women, families, and enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Bleecker Street Publications is hosting a 250th Anniversary Giveaway featuring two Smith & Wesson firearms: the Model 1854 Traditional Walnut Lever Action and the Model 19 Classic. CEO Charles Anderson states the promotion honors Smith & Wesson's 170-year legacy and American firearms heritage.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is hiring a Regional Director for western South Dakota and western Nebraska to manage volunteer chapters, organize fundraising events, and oversee grant programs. The remote position requires frequent travel and a bachelor's degree with five years of professional experience.
XS Sights has launched R3D 2.0 night sights for Palmetto State Armory's Dagger Micro Pistol, featuring dual tritium illumination with a Glow Dot ring available in green or orange. The sights are priced at $128.12 and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty plus 12-year illumination warranty.
Zanders announced the addition of Infitac Thermal Pistol Sights to its optics lineup. The Infitac Fast Mini Series includes the FML 19 and FMP 13 models, featuring advanced thermal imaging technology optimized for handgun applications with multiple reticle options and 60 Hz refresh rates.
Staccato 2011 announced the Staccato HD P4X, a mission-ready pistol featuring a steel frame, full-size grip, and 4-inch compensated barrel designed for professional deployment. The pistol offers 18-round magazine capacity and passes federal Ballistic Research Facility standards, with availability beginning July 13, 2026.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announces the release of the Bodyguard 2.0 with an installed Viridian RFX1 green dot reflex optic. The .380 Auto micro-pistol features enhanced ergonomic design, weighs twelve ounces, and ships with tritium-insert front sight and Viridian's INSTANT-ON technology for rapid target acquisition.
Galco has released the Masterbilt Thunderclap Belt Holster for 4" 1911s with rail, featuring premium full-grain leather, hand-molding, and a reinforced tunnel-style belt loop. The holster offers fast draw capability, easy one-handed reholstering, and is available in black or tan.
WOOX, an Italian-American gunstock manufacturer, announces the Elegante Hybrid bolt action rifle stock designed for hunters seeking precision without sacrificing traditional handling. Crafted from hand-selected Claro American walnut with an integrated aluminum mini-chassis, the stock weighs 35 ounces and is priced from $549 to $879.
Wilson Combat introduces the America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The first 25 pistols feature hand engraving by master engraver Wayne D'Angelo, with subsequent models using precision laser engraving. Orders remain open through December 31, 2026.
ALPS Mountaineering has released the Micro Air portable air pump, a compact device powered by external power banks that inflates and deflates sleeping pads and other inflatables. Weighing just 1 ounce with multiple nozzle options and a carry bag, the pump will launch in summer 2026.
Orchid announced the "FFL Compliance Countdown" summer program offering firearm retailers, distributors, and manufacturers up to 25% off software packages including Orchid Retail Suite, Orchid eState, and Orchid eBound ERP through July 31.
Beretta will return to the 2026 SASP and SCTP Nationals at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, July 11–18, featuring expanded product demonstrations, early access previews of new models, and full event support. The company will showcase APX A1, 90 series, and 80X Cheetah pistols at SASP and latest shotgun innovations at SCTP, with on-site gunsmithing services available.
Pursuit Media announced a renewed 5-year distribution agreement with DIRECTV, extending their 18-year partnership. The enhanced deal makes Pursuit Channel content available in full HD across DIRECTV Satellite, DIRECTV Stream, U-Verse, and MyFree by DIRECTV, reaching millions of subscribers.
Shooting USA features GAP Grind 2025, the largest Precision Rifle match of the season created by George Gardner of GA-Precision to welcome new competitors. The event takes place at a new sporting facility in Rapid City, South Dakota designed as a marksmanship destination.
Sportsman Channel launches "Saturday Big Shots" programming block featuring hunting shows including Trijicon's World of Sports Afield with Dave Fulson, Hornady's Dark & Dangerous, MeatEater with Steven Rinella, and Winchester Deadly Passion with Melissa Bachman, airing Saturdays 8:00-11:30 p.m. ET.
The original BANISH 30 suppressor was one of the best-selling cans in America for a goodly amount of time. Last year, BANISH gave the suppressor a thorough makeover. The result — the BANISH 30-V2 — is lighter, shorter and quieter than version 1.0. As Martha Stewart used to say, that’s a very good thing.
BANISH rolled out the updated BANISH 30-V2 last year, just in time for onset of canmageddon. There’s never been a better time to be in the silencer suppressor business, especially if you’re making one that’s light, quiet, and works well in a range of roles on a variety of guns.
And the BANISH 30-V2 is exactly that. It’s a modular design that’s rated for use on everything from .17 HMR to .300 Weatherby. It has a titanium baffle stack inside a titanium tube that makes it light weight and completely user serviceable.
Those titanium baffles can be removed and cleaned, serviced or replaced. They’re designed to line up in a specific configuration using a series of lugs that ensure the right alignment.
The baffles can also be re-stacked in any order. That’s a plus because the rear “blast baffle” closest to the muzzle end of the rifle takes most of the wear and tear from hot gasses and debris. When that happens, you can re-order them and move one of the other baffles to the rear. There’s also a non-locking front baffle that’s positioned at the top of the stack.
The BANISH 30-V2 did a great job even on a short-barrel .308 shooting both subs and full-power ammo.
Being modular, you can shoot it in either the shorter or longer configuration, depending your gun and your needs. That’s either (just under) 8.2 inches full-length, or 6.4 inches in short mode. General rule of thumb: the shorter the barrel, the longer the can you’ll want. A suppressor has to work a lot harder to muffle the blast from a shorter barrel than it does from a longer one.
You can definitely run the BANISH 30-V2 in short mode mode on a 24-inch 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. But from the bench, where weight and length aren’t an issue, why not make things a little quieter and softer-shooting?
We shot the BANISH 30-V2 on a mix of guns in both short and long configurations. The 30-V2 has a HUB mount and ships with a 5/8×24 direct thread mount. That’s standard for .30 caliber cans. But being HUB compatible, you can choose from dozens of adapters like ½x28 for an AR, an ASR mount, KeyMo QD…you name it.
We really liked the BANISH 30-V2’s performance, especially in its full-length configuration. In addition to good noise reduction, it produces a deeper tone which is easier on the ears than higher tones, even as the same decibel level.
The BANISH 30-V2 is a great d0-all can that adapts and performs well in a variety of roles. Full-length on an SBR or AR, shorty mode on a 20-inch-plus .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting or long-range…or dozens of combinations in between. This can does what most of us need a good can to do in most of the situations we need one to do it.
