Springfield Armory's Kuna 9mm has won Ballistic's inaugural Best Gun of the Year award, marking the first time this honor has been given to any firearm. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt, the roller-delayed PDW features a monolithic aluminum upper, cold radial hammer forged barrel, and translucent 30-round magazines, with pricing starting at $1,020.
Dallas Safari Club announced Wayne F. Farnsworth, Jr. as the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award. Farnsworth, a dedicated outdoorsman with 36 years of hunting across six continents, will be honored at the 2026 Convention in Atlanta, Georgia for his commitment to ethical, fair-chase hunting.
The Beretta 1301 Tactical C has been named 2025 Ballistic's Best Defensive Shotgun by Athlon Outdoors' Ballistic's Best awards. The shotgun earned the highest overall score among defensive platforms tested, recognized for exceptional performance, reliability, and real-world defensive capability.
Vincent Hancock, a multi-time Olympic gold medalist and Team Beretta athlete, has been named the 2026 NRA Media Shooting Sports USA Golden Bullseye Competitor of the Year. The award recognizes Hancock's exceptional performance, sportsmanship, and dominance in competitive shooting with his Beretta DT11 shotgun.
Buck Knives, Inc. announces that the company’s knives have received recognition for being a leading knife brand with hunters across America and for several newly released knife models.
Ballistic Best magazine recently recognized the all-new Federal 30 Super Carry Cartridge as an Editor’s Select Award Winner for Best Handgun Ammo. The awards were announced in the publication’s recent December 2022 / January 2023 issue.
The Hornady 7mm PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) has won the Ballistic’s Best Editors’ Select award for Best Rifle Ammo.
Leica’s Geovid Pro 32 10x32 rangefinding binoculars have been awarded Outdoor Life’s ‘Editor’s Choice’ award and ‘Best Overall’ in the ‘Best Rangefinders for Hunting in 2022’ category.
Springfield Armory announced it has been selected by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers as both the 2022 Firearm Manufacturer of the Year and the 2022 Innovator of the Year.
Guns & Ammo magazine recently awarded Federal’s 30 Super Carry Handgun Ammunition as Ammo of the Year for 2022. Released in 2022, the 30 Super Carry bridges a gap in self-defense loads, delivering a unique, compact, and effective option for everyday carry.
Springfield Armory announced that it has been named the Guns & Ammo Innovator of the Year for 2022. Selected by the publication’s editors and contributors for the award, the company was honored for its numerous successful and popular launches throughout the year.
Benelli's new Super Black Eagle 3 in 28-gauge claims "Shotgun of the Year" in the 2022 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards. The award was handed to Benelli by the editors, contributors, and staff of Guns & Ammo based on several criteria.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of the 2022 NASGW Leadership Award for “Optics Manufacturer of the Year” by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers.
NASGW has announced Franklin Armory as the winner of the “2022 Accessory Manufacturer of the Year.” The Awards are held in high regard, as they are not simply based on one sole part of the manufacturing process, but rather the entire operation.
Taurus announced that the GX4 Family won the coveted Guns & Ammo Handgun of the Year Award for 2022.
The Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey Optic-Ready autoloading shotgun was awarded the 2022 Caliber Award for the “Best New Shotgun.”
Celerant Technology received recognition by NASGW for its contribution to the SCOPE CLX program at the 2022 NASGW Expo. As a NASGW member and integration partner, Celerant was recognized for both its technical and data contributions to SCOPE CLX.
Caldwell announced that its innovative Claymore Clay Target Thrower has been recognized as “Best New Accessory” by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).
Team Winchester member Zach Kienbaum was recently inducted into the 2022 National Sporting Clay Association (NSCA) Hall of Fame — an honor bestowed on only the greatest competitors in the history of the shooting sports. Zach has built a storied career as a world-class sporting clays champion and instructor that spans over 25 years.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the P365-XMACRO has been awarded two prestigious 2022 NASGW POMA-Caliber Awards for “Best New Handgun” and “Best New Product.”