Collector's Elite Auctions opened its March event featuring over 100 rare firearms, headlined by a Ted Nugent-fired PSA JAKL rifle with memorabilia benefiting Gun Owners of America. The auction also includes master-engraved Colt revolvers by Kelly Laster and Phil Quigley, a rare 1957 Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27, and the only known Bynuna F-Class rifle in the United States. Bidding closes March 15.
Lee R. Anderson received the Beretta & Safari Club International Foundation Conservation Leadership Award at the 11th Annual Award Gala in Nashville, Tennessee. The prestigious award, sponsored by Beretta, recognizes Anderson's exemplary leadership and lifetime commitment to wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and humanitarian service.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a petition for rehearing in Defense Distributed v. Attorney General of New Jersey after a Third Circuit panel dismissed the case. Originally filed in 2018, the case challenges New Jersey's statute prohibiting publication of digital firearms information on First and Second Amendment grounds. SAF Director Bill Sack and founder Alan M. Gottlieb argue the panel's dismissal was based on legal technicalities rather than substantive constitutional claims.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a new challenge to the National Firearms Act of 1934, Roberts v. ATF, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Plaintiffs including T.J. Roberts, Zachary Cockrell, Meridian Ordnance LLC, Buckeye Firearms Association, Center for Human Liberty, Jews for the Preservation of Firearm Ownership, and American Suppressor Association Foundation seek to declare NFA regulations unconstitutional.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is supporting a third federal lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled rifles. After President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill eliminating NFA taxes, SAF argues the government's constitutional authority for the law no longer applies. SAF now backs three cases: Brown v. ATF, Jensen v. ATF, and Roberts v. ATF, which includes plaintiffs Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, Center for Human Liberty, American Suppressor Association Foundation, Buckeye Firearms Association, and Meridian Ordnance.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported fourth quarter net sales of $151.1 million and full-year net sales of $546.1 million, with CEO Todd Seyfert highlighting strong product momentum including 65 new models launched and three new platforms: Glenfield by Ruger rifle, Red Label III shotgun, and Harrier rifle. The company generated $54.3 million in operating cash flow and returned $36.2 million to shareholders in 2025.
Celerant Technology announced the launch of Cumulus Analytics, a new analytics module for Cumulus Retail users that provides dashboards and reporting for small and mid-sized retailers. The cost-effective tool offers 10 essential reports covering sales, customers, inventory, and suppliers, with beta customer Hobby Works praising its intuitive interface and decision-making capabilities.
Lipsey's, a leading firearms distributor, announced construction will begin in April 2026 on a new 265,000 square foot corporate headquarters and distribution center in Baton Rouge next to Ruffino's. The project, developed with Arkel Construction, Ritter Maher, and Powers Brown Architects, will feature advanced logistics, expanded storage, and upgraded technology infrastructure.
Target Sports USA unveiled a state-of-the-art ammunition vending machine featuring age verification technology, secure payment processing, and real-time inventory tracking. The machine was displayed at the Great American Outdoor Show and aligns with the company's expansion goals, including their AMMO+ Membership and New Republic USA ammo brand.
Kinetic Development Group's SideLok optic mount system remains the foundation of the company's expanding optic mount strategy in 2026. The USA-manufactured, patented push-button mount offers secure lockup and repeatability, with KDG planning to introduce a new optic mount product in Q2.
Real Avid has launched the Master Maintenance Collection for Glock, a comprehensive toolkit featuring essential tools and supplies for Glock pistol owners. The collection includes sight pushers, cleaning kits, magnetic bore lights, and maintenance products designed for upgrades, cleaning, and tuning of Glock handguns.
CCI Ammunition has begun shipping High Bar Air Gun Slugs designed for modern air rifles and pistols. The initial product line includes 22-caliber options featuring Segmented Hollow Point and standard hollow-point designs, with two additional options coming soon.
Magpul has expanded its AMAG line with new 10- and 12-round stainless-steel magazines for the SIG P365, featuring controlled-tilt followers, stainless-steel springs, and capacity indicators. The magazines are designed to minimize printing and maximize concealment, available at competitive prices compared to OEM options.
The Armory Life announces its Spring 2026 print magazine issue, marking the fifth anniversary of the quarterly publication. The issue features a cover story on the Echelon 4.0FC 9mm, interviews with Jeff and Kristi Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition, and reviews of Springfield Armory firearms including the SAINT Victor and Model 2020 Waypoint.
Outdoor Channel's "Night At The Range" airs Wednesdays 7-10 p.m. ET featuring shooting sports programming including Guns & Ammo hosted by Eric Poole, Handguns hosted by J. Scott Rupp, Gun Stories hosted by Joe Mantegna, American Rifleman hosted by Mark A. Keefe IV, Shooting USA hosted by John Scoutten, and Airgunner Challenge hosted by Mike Hart and Rossi Morreale.
Streamlight's Lock & Load Thursdays on Sportsman Channel features five shows including The Adventures of Chapo Gringo, Guns & Gear TV, Guns & Ammo, Gun Stories hosted by Joe Mantegna, and Made for the Outdoors, airing Thursday nights 8-11 p.m. ET with hunting adventures, gear reviews, and factory visits.
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, REholstering – seek education first. In the meantime, you can shoot the whole thing from low ready, just to see how you do. Need instruction? The Rangemaster instructors travel. Check the website.
Throughout 2026 we will be running a Drill of the Month in each edition of the newsletter. The goal is to 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/.
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Baseline Assessment Drill
We use this drill frequently to measure individual skill level, and periodically check to see if we are gaining, maintaining, or losing skill. As the name implies, it identifies a baseline which can be used to track progress or to identify skill sets which need more work.
Use a B-8 repair center, FBI-IP-1 bullseye, or the bullseye on an LTT-1 target, scored as printed. This drill is intended to be shot cold, from concealed carry. If using a full-size B-8, nothing further out than the 7 ring counts as a hit.
5 yards: Draw and fire 5 rounds in 5 seconds, using both hands.
5 yards: Start gun in hand, at Ready, in dominant hand only. Fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds.
5 yards: Start gun in hand, at Ready, in non-dominant hand only. Fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds.
7 yards: Start gun in hand, loaded with 3 rounds only. Fire 3 rounds, conduct an empty gun reload, and fire 3 more rounds, all in 10 seconds.
10 yards: Start gun in hand, at Ready. Fire 4 rounds in 4 seconds.
20 rounds total. Possible score = 200
– Tom Givens, Chief Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services
