Hornady Manufacturing Company has been voted "Best Place to Work" and "Best Customer Service" in the Grand Island Independent's Best of Grand Island competition. The family-owned company, headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, has earned "Best Place to Work" honors consecutively since 2021.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and National Rifle Association (NRA) filed an amicus brief in Daniel Defense v. Lowy, arguing that military-themed firearms advertising should not create manufacturer liability for third-party crimes. SAF Director Kostas Moros and Executive Director Adam Kraut contend that military themes have historically accompanied civilian arms commerce since the Founding.
The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Daniel Defense, LLC v. Lowy, challenging whether firearm manufacturers can be sued for third-party crimes allegedly influenced by military-themed advertising. The brief argues that historical firearms advertising has long included military and civilian uses, and permitting such lawsuits would threaten lawful arms commerce and Second Amendment rights.
The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review Beckwith v. Frey, challenging Maine's 72-hour firearm purchase waiting period. The NRA argues the First Circuit's approach improperly revives interest-balancing rejected in Heller and Bruen, contending waiting periods lack historical tradition and burden Second Amendment rights.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to the Oaklawn Outdoor Show at the 2026 Black Bass World Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas, October 1-3. The mobile range will offer firearms, archery, and outdoor product demonstrations led by certified instructors, welcoming women, men, and families of all skill levels.
Night Fision has expanded its Precision Optic Plates to include mounting solutions for Glock Gen 6 pistols, manufactured from 17-4 steel and compatible with Trijicon RMR, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, Holosun EPS, and Aimpoint ACRO P-2 optics. The plates retail for $60, with combo packs including co-witness sights starting at $99.
Federal Ammunition has introduced two new Federal Premium loads: Berger Elite Hunter in 195-grain 7mm PRC and ELD-X in 212-grain 300 PRC. Both loads feature advanced bullet technologies and are now available at dealers nationwide.
BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Products Group brand, reports widespread adoption of its duty holsters among law enforcement and military agencies globally. The BlackPoint Duty Series, featuring the Enhanced Duty Holster, Slick Duty Holster, Concealed Duty Holster, and Taser 10 Ark-Lock, combines reliable retention with fast, consistent draw performance through its patented Master Grip Concept.
MDT is expanding its ACC Elite competition chassis lineup to accommodate the Ruger American short action, offering PRS and NRL competitors a factory action platform with the same features as custom builds. The system includes an 18-inch forend with RRS dovetail and ARCA compatibility, adjustable buttstock, and internal weight tuning, available September 25, 2026.
Orchid announced its Firearm Digital Marketing service exclusively for retailers using Orchid eCommerce, addressing the advertising restrictions imposed by Google, Meta, and TikTok on firearms retailers. Led by Erik Sherman, the service focuses on search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, and marketplace listings, with monthly performance reporting against baseline metrics.
KJI announces the Pathfinder 30mm Ball Head, the company's first camera-first ball head designed for photographers, optics users, and rimfire shooters. The versatile head pairs with tripods and monopods, offering faster deployment and smoother movement for hunting, spotting, and competitive shooting applications.
KDG is shipping its new BOM Series Optic Mounts in three weeks, featuring modular configurations for ACRO, Aimpoint COA, Micro T1/T2, and RMR footprints with dual heights of 1.57" and 1.93". The expandable ecosystem will include 30mm and 34mm ring configurations in Q1 2027, building on KDG's SideLok mounting system success.
Bear & Son Cutlery, based in Jacksonville, Alabama, introduces the new 4 5/8" Large Farmhand folding pocketknife featuring a 3 5/8-inch high carbon stainless steel blade and aluminum handle available in blue, red, or black. The lightweight utility knife weighs 1.9 ounces and retails for $42.99.
Liberty Ammunition announced that Williamson County Texas Emergency Services has adopted its ammunition. CEO Gary Ramey highlighted how Liberty Ammunition addresses law enforcement concerns with superior stopping power, lighter weight, and reliable performance compared to traditional lead-based alternatives.
Real Avid introduces professional-grade optic mounting tools including the Master Grade® Scope Mounting & Bore Sighting Kit, Smart-Torq® Adjustable Limiter and X3™ Driver Kit, Level-Right® Pro, and Accu-Grip™ Picks & Brushes to help shooters achieve precise rifle setup and repeatable accuracy before heading to the range.
WOOX, an Italian-American maker of premium outdoor gear, announces the M-LOK Leather Cartridge Quiver, handcrafted in Naples from premium Tuscan leather. The quiver holds six cartridges and securely attaches to firearms with M-LOK slots, featuring soft suede lining and compatibility with common rifle calibers.
Galco unveils the Combat Master 2.0, a modernized pancake holster for Glock 17 with or without carry optics. The professional-grade belt holster features hand-molded construction, premium steerhide, and accommodates most carry-style optics while maintaining compatibility with iron-sighted pistols.
Bear Ops, the tactical division of Bear & Son Cutlery, launches the Load Out I, a USA-made assisted-opening EDC pocketknife featuring a 3.5-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade and lightweight aluminum handles. Available in Black & Copper and Gray & Blue colorways with an MSRP of $109.99 to $114.99.
Bleecker Street Publications launched a self-service advertising portal offering advertisers 24/7 access to digital display, native advertising, programmatic solutions, and other marketing opportunities. The platform streamlines campaign management across the company's portfolio including Athlon Untamed, RottenGunReviews.com, Ballistic, Tactical Life, and GAT Daily.
C&H Precision, a family-owned maker of red dot optics and firearm accessories, will exhibit at the IALEFI 2026 Annual Training Conference September 27-October 2 at the Palm Bay Police Training Center in Florida. The event brings together firearms instructors from law enforcement, military, and the private sector for training and vendor displays.
Night Fision will exhibit and send a four-man shooting team to the Hero Down White Mountains Summit 2026 in New Hampshire. Team captain Sean Martin will defend his Top Pistol Shooter title while supporting the Hero Down Foundation's mission to assist injured officers and veterans.
Pursuit Channel announced its Q4 programming lineup featuring popular series including Doug Koenig's Championship Season, Target Rich Environment, Viejo Creek Outdoors, The Choice hosted by Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, MOJO Untamed with Terry Denmon, Open Season TV, and Higdon Outdoors. The network reaches over 20 million linear television homes and 120 million streaming users across multiple platforms.
Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are offering a free preview from September 28 through October 31 to approximately 10 million households through major cable and satellite providers including DISH, SLING, and Armstrong. The preview features programming from personalities like Michael Waddell, Jim Shockey, Bill Dance, and Steven Rinella.
This is Rangemaster’s “Drill of the Month” – a piece that has become a part of our feature rotation. It is part of that company’s monthly newsletter. As always, start slow before trying to progress. If you’re not familiar with use of the holster – especially from concealment – and, not familiar with the most dangerous thing you’ll do at the range, putting the gun into the holster – seek education first. You can shoot the whole thing from low ready, just to see how you do. Consider the aspect of moving with a gun in your hand. Your local range may have rules about that; needless to say, move with your finger OFF of the trigger and at high register on the gun, while keeping the muzzle directed into the backstop/target line. Don’t let the muzzle precede you as you move laterally across the range; the safe direction rule applies. Keep the muzzle directed into the backstop. And, as always, training is available: the instructors for Rangemaster travel. Check the website for information.
Throughout 2026 we will be running a Drill of the Month in each edition of the newsletter. The goal is help motivate folks to get to the range and actually shoot their defensive weapons, and to have some fun in the process. Each month we’ll post a drill or a short course of fire. You are encouraged to go to the range, shoot the drill, and then post your thoughts and a photo of your target on the Rangemaster Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rangemaster/.
- And now to the drill of the month:
“Side Hustle”
Photo of Dave Spaulding, taken by Greg Moats
Place one silhouette target at 6 yards. This can be an IDPA cardboard, an IALEFI-Q, a Rangemaster RFTS-Q or any silhouette with an 8” circle correctly located in the chest and a head ring. Any hits in the chest circle and the head ring count 10 points each. Everything else is zero points.
IALEFI-Q target.
There will be a firing line 6 yards from the target. Two firing points will be marked on this line, 5 yards apart -- call them “A” and “B.” The shooter starts at position A, holstered and concealed. The shooter will be holding an empty 50-round 9mm cartridge box in both hands at sternum height until the signal to GO. On the signal, the shooter will drop the box, draw and engage the target with 4 rounds to the chest and 1 round to the head. Shooter will then sprint to B, stop and fire 4 more rounds to the chest and 1 round to the head. Record the time, and score the points on the target.
The total points on the target is divided by total time for your score. The par score is 10, so your goal is a score higher than 10.
(Hat tip to Dave Spaulding, whose 9X5 drill inspired this one.)
The drill is 6 yards distance, on 1 target, using 10 rounds and hit factor scoring for the result.
– Tom Givens, Chief Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services
