In My Sundays, founded by Mallory Ervin, announced a limited-edition collaboration with Realtree featuring the brand's iconic APX and Legacy camouflage patterns. The collection includes women's pajama sets and sleep dress alongside men's loungewear, launching August 9, 2026 exclusively at InMySundays.com.

Team Mathews earned three IBO World Championship titles at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in West Virginia, with Brady Myers winning Pro Men's, Sharon Wallace claiming Pro Women's, and Jack Wallace securing Pro Senior's first victory in 24 years for the team.

Silencer Central, founded by Brandon Maddox, has been ranked No. 1801 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, marking its fourth consecutive year on the list. The Sioux Falls-based suppressor retailer's ranking reflects revenue growth measured over a three-year period.

Daisy Outdoor Products, a member of the Iconic Outdoor Group, received the Manufacturer of Excellence Award at the 2026 Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame banquet in Springfield, Missouri. The recognition honors Daisy's 140+ years of manufacturing quality airguns, including the iconic Red Ryder BB gun, and its commitment to youth shooting education through the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match.

Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing Company, received the 2026 Dallas Safari Club Foundation Legacy Award on July 25, 2026, for his conservation leadership and advocacy for science-based wildlife management and hunter education.

Paul Butski, a longtime GSM Outdoors staff member, has been inducted into the Legends of The Outdoors Hall of Fame for his decades of conservation work and contributions to the outdoor industry. Butski is a decorated turkey calling champion with three NWTF Grand National Championships, six U.S. Open Championships, and two Levi Garrett Opens, and developed signature turkey calls for GSM and the Mantis 25 Turkey Call for Hunting Made Easy (HME).

Pyramyd AIR concluded the annual Pyramyd Cup at Cardinal Shooting Center in Ohio, featuring elite airgun competitors in Benchrest, Gunslynger, and Field Target disciplines. Winners included Thayne Simmons in Benchrest, Nic Gregoris in Gunslynger Springer, and Brian VanLiew in Field Target Open PCP.

Scopos' Monthly Virtual Matches are now integrated into their Tournaments feature on Rezults, with the 2026-27 season beginning this month. The season averages participants' top three scores across eight monthly rifle and pistol disciplines. Winners from the 2025-26 season include Katie Forth, Aurora Kush, Sarah Mix, William Regala, and teams like MSYESS and Lafayette Gun Club.

The 50th Annual Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational will be held Sept. 26 at Pressey Wildlife Management Area in Custer County. This free event is open to youth ages 11 and older who have completed Hunter Education and have not graduated high school, with first-time shooters receiving complimentary ammunition.

Beretta is bringing the prestigious Beretta Gold Cup to the United States for the first time during its 500th anniversary celebration at the 2026 NSCA U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship in Hudson, Wisconsin, August 11-16. The inaugural U.S. champion will receive an invitation to compete at the 2027 Beretta Gold Cup in Italy, with top finishers receiving Beretta competition shotguns including the DT11, 694, and A400 L Sporting models.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in Defense Distributed v. Attorney General of New Jersey, challenging the state's prohibition on publishing computer files for 3D printing firearms. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut and founder Alan M. Gottlieb argue that computer code is protected First Amendment speech, no different from gunsmithing textbooks.

Forensics Source, a brand of The Safariland Group and Cadre Holdings, Inc., will exhibit at the International Association for Identification Conference in St. Louis, Missouri from August 16-22, 2026. The company will showcase forensic supplies and equipment at Booth 131, including personal protective equipment, evidence packaging, and fingerprint supplies for crime scene professionals and forensic laboratories.

We Buy Guns released its July 2026 Secondary Firearms Market Report showing record activity with 2,017 firearm offers and 747 completed purchases. Smith & Wesson led manufacturer activity, while the SIG Sauer P320 was the most frequently submitted model, with Texas and Indiana leading regional participation.

Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows and Conquest Archery are hiring a Southeast Sales Representative to lead growth across the region. The ideal candidate will build dealer relationships, expand market presence, and represent all three brands with professionalism and expertise in the archery industry.

Lapua announced that its new True-Range Expanding (TRX) ammunition is now shipping to authorized U.S. dealers. The lead-free hunting ammunition features a high-BC polymer-tipped solid-copper bullet and is available in five calibers including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and .300 Winchester Magnum.

Q, LLC released "Ghost In The Trees," an adventure film documenting a leopard hunt in Zambia featuring the 12 inch Mega Fix chambered in .375 Ruger. The film highlights ethical hunting's role in wildlife conservation and is available on Q's YouTube channel.

Walk the Talk America featured domestic violence survivor Kelly Sutliff's experience regaining firearm ownership after legal battles, with Bersa USA donating a handgun to replace one she lost. The conversation examined extreme risk protection orders, mental health evaluations, and how firearm manufacturers can support survivors.

Celerant Technology and Slingit announced a new integration to help FFL dealers streamline used firearm sales. The partnership allows dealers to quickly appraise, list, and sell used firearms across Celerant's eCommerce platform and GunBroker, reducing manual data entry and accelerating inventory turnover.

Travis "T-Bone" Turner joins host Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his archery career, innovations in bow technology, and his recovery from cancer. Turner, a Hoyt shooter and co-host of Bone Collector on Outdoor Channel, emphasizes the importance of practice and shares insights on modern archery advancements.

MDT is releasing the CRBN rifle stock in Hunter Blaze colorway for Tikka T3/T3X and Remington 700 short action left-hand platforms as a limited production run. The lightweight carbon fiber stock features adjustable ergonomics and an integrated ARCA rail, available starting August 11, 2026.

Trijicon, Inc. is expanding its iron sight portfolio with 22 new SKUs across HD and HD XR Night Sight product lines, including new HD XR Suppressor Sights for suppressor-equipped and optics-ready pistols. New configurations will be available for Glock 43X MOS, 48 MOS, Smith & Wesson® M&P, M&P M2.0, CORE and Bodyguard 2.0 pistols.

AMERIGLO has expanded its night sight lineup with new options for the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 pistol, including Trooper and Protector night sight sets and tritium front sight configurations designed for personal protection and low-light use.

DeSantis Gunhide® introduces the Nemesis® pocket holster for the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 with Viridian RFX1, featuring advanced viscous material for secure pocket carry and a slick pack cloth inner surface for easy draws. The holster is priced at $34.99 MSRP.

Auto-Ordnance unveiled the T1SB50DH Short Barreled Rifle, a U.S.-made Thompson variant chambered in .45 ACP featuring Prohibition-era styling with modern engineering. The compact semi-automatic rifle includes a 10.5-inch finned barrel, American walnut furniture, and ships with both 50-round drum and 20-round stick magazines at an MSRP of $3,086.

Custom & Collectable Firearms presents the Horizon Firearms Exclusive .22 Creedmoor, a limited-edition precision rifle with only 100 consecutively numbered units. The rifle features an 18" carbon fiber barrel, Bronze Cerakote magnesium chassis, TriggerTech trigger, and Amend2 magazine for refined performance and collectability.

Galco has released the Stow-N-Go IWB holster for Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 with or without carry optic. Part of Galco's Concealed Carry Lite line, the holster features Premium Center Cut Steerhide construction, open top design, and supports strong side or appendix carry.

Baschieri & Pellagri (B&P) USA is offering its new Stacked Savings Rebate providing up to $100 back on qualifying purchases of B&P Dual Steel waterfowl shotshell ammunition from August 1 through December 31, 2026. The rebate offers $5 per box with a maximum of $100 per person or household for purchases of at least two boxes.

Fiocchi of America is offering its new Marsh Ready Rebate providing up to $100 back on qualifying waterfowl shotshell ammunition purchased between August 1 and December 31, 2026. Eligible products include Flyway Speed sTEAL, Flyway Series, SteelMAX, Golden Waterfowl, Golden Goose, and Arkansas Steel Waterfowl bulk packs.

Firearms News released its August 2026 issue featuring Executive Editor David M. Fortier's cover story on Ruger's new Harrier AR-15-type rifle chambered in 5.6x45mm NATO. The issue includes reviews of Smith & Wesson's 940-3 revolver, Wilson Combat's Bulwark pistol, and Thunder Beast Arms' Spiro suppressor, plus Second Amendment news coverage.

AGM Global Vision will showcase thermal, night vision, and digital optics at the Sports, Inc. Outdoor Sporting Goods Show, August 13–15, 2026, at Booths 371 and 373. Andrew Becker, Justin Poole, Austin McCord, and Scott Cook will demonstrate products for hunters and outdoor professionals.

Legacy Sports International, a leading firearms importer based in Reno, Nevada, will exhibit at Sports Inc.'s 2026 Fall Semi-Annual Market in Nashville from August 13-15. The company will showcase its HOWA, POINTER, and CITADEL brand firearms, featuring popular models including the HOWA Superlite Gen 2, POINTER over-unders, and CITADEL Boss25 shotguns.

Iconic Outdoor Group, parent company of Daisy Outdoor Products, Crosman Corporation, GAMO USA, and Benjamin Airguns, will exhibit at the Sports Inc. Outdoors Show on August 13–14 in Nashville, Tennessee. The company will showcase air rifles, BB guns, air pistols, and accessories at Booth #753.

Orchid will demonstrate its POS platform integrations with Guns.com, GunBroker, and GunMade at the Sports, Inc. 2026 August Outdoor Show in Nashville, August 13-15. Sports, Inc. members purchasing Orchid POS, eCommerce, or FFL Bound Book technology at the show receive 25% off implementation and year one services.

Forensics Source, a brand of The Safariland Group and Cadre Holdings, Inc., will exhibit at the International Association for Identification Conference in St. Louis, Missouri from August 16-22, 2026. The company will showcase forensic supplies and equipment at Booth 131 to support crime scene professionals and forensic laboratories.

Sarsilmaz will exhibit at the Sports, Inc. 2026 August Outdoor Show, August 13-15 at the Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The company will showcase the SAR9 Gen 3 family, SAR9 SOCOM series, 7/24 Series, and K-12 Sport handgun product lines at Booth #155.

Outdoor Sportsman Group announced GAME & FISH TV's addition to Truth+, a FAST streaming platform powered by Trump Media and Technology Group. The channel, drawing from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV libraries, offers live Major League Fishing competitions, hunting, fishing, adventure, and cooking programming to over 430 million monthly active users.

Gun Talk Media announced that Shooting Sports Life, its free 24/7 FAST channel, is now streaming on Fawesome, reaching over 75 million U.S. households. The expansion provides shooting sports and outdoor brands with new advertising opportunities as ad-supported streaming continues to gain viewership share from paid subscriptions.

When you catch a day you can get to the range, you better go. If it’s threatening rain – just not the “I’ll get wet,” but the threat of lightning, localized flooding kind – it’s time to take the chance. If I washed out, this trip would be about the third in the last nearly 22 years that I had to abandon the range attempt due to inclement weather.

That’s not bad.

But we’ve had a wet summer, a number of storm events with heavy rains – so much for “drought.” My range time was limited. As I looked on the weather guess for the coming day, I saw some slight chances of torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, clouds of locusts and other various calamities. 

Slight chances. 

As it came to the day, I bagged up a pair of rimfire handguns, a backer, my target bag and set out. It was 73° and cloudy. I’d had sprinkles on the windshield when leaving the house and got a bit more on the interstate, but I pressed on. As I got closer, it was further between rain drops and I got to a relatively dry range during this on- and off-monsoon we’ve had for months.

Tacking up a B-8 repair center, I stood off to 25 yards to stretch the abilities of the Taurus M942 snub revolver and me. Shooting single action, bullseye style, most rounds sailed over the top of the repair center. I moved up to fifteen yards, for a two handed, double-action attempt. I used the “Tactical Professor” “ball & dummy” routine – fire one, open and turn the cylinder without looking, and repeat, sometimes getting a hit on an empty to see if I was moving the gun on the trigger press. It apparently worked out okay as I put all the rounds into 3 ¼”. The bullseye target I’d posted face down, using only the sheet to center the tiny sights. I found I was favoring left. The 25-yard attempt featured a low-center hold. 

I did some work on a dueling tree with ca-4 ½” paddles. The gun would hit when I cooperated. In fact, the little revolver was making the steel sing with regularity.

I changed over to the Taurus TX22 Compact. It’s become a favored range gun over the years because it’s not finicky. 

Shooting Remington Golden Bullet on a business envelope set in portrait mode, I posted five hits along the top of the paper. One was a nick, nearly a miss.

 That was a 3 1/8” effort. I followed that by backing to 20 yards and holding at 6 o’clock. With four rounds, all that was left in the gun, I printed a 2 1/8” group on the lower part of the envelope. I had one nick on the right side, another attempting to escape.

Time for plinking. 

I taped up a bit of fiberboard used to separate ammo in a bulk pack. It measured 2” x 3 ¾”. It was no chore to hit that smaller target at 20 yards. 

I finished with timed fire on another B8, this one with the rings facing me. I posted 80/100-1X. That’s not prize-winning, but for bulk pack ammo in a value priced gun and a bullseye rookie guiding them on target, it was fine enough.

– Rich Grassi