Author: Tony Grist
(McLean, VA — January 13, 2026) FN America, LLC makes owning and operating an FN pistol more accessible than ever with the launch of the FN 309™ MRD. A lightweight, optics-ready 9mm pistol with high- and low-capacity magazines and easy-to-use features, the FN 309 is the perfect choice for those who value both reliability and precision in personal protection. “FN is a premium brand known for delivering professional grade products and the FN 309 is a personal defense pistol that brings the performance FN is known for to a larger audience.” said Dan Hines, Vice President Commercial and Law Enforcement…
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 12, 2026 GBRS Group is proud to announce the 2026 GBRS SHOT Show Kickoff Party, presented by Aimpoint, taking place during SHOT Show week in Las Vegas. GBRS Group returns as host for what has become a must attend night for the industry, the community, and a cause that matters. The event kicks off at 7:00 p.m. local time with a simple rule: Come As You Are. No dress code. No pretense. Just good people showing up for the right reasons. Advance tickets are available online at: qtego.us/l/shotshow/tickets/event-tickets Tickets will also be available at the door cash only please. Every dollar raised…
President Donald Trump on Monday announced the U.S. will be imposing a 25 percent tariff on any country that conducts business with Iran while trading with the United States, as unrest and a violent crackdown intensify inside the country. Trump’s post on social media said the tariff would take effect immediately and repeated his warning to Iran to halt the use of force against protesters. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The tariffs come in response to widespread protests in the country, which broke out in late December over inflation and the falling value of Iran’s…
LAS VEGAS, NV — Jan 20-23, 2026, Phokus Research Group will present a selection of integrated medical systems at SHOT Show 2026, exhibiting in the ADS Inc. Booth #32103 / Law Enforcement Hall, where the company will showcase scalable solutions spanning discreet everyday carry, individual trauma response, advanced surgical support, and realistic medical simulation products. In addition to the featured products, Phokus will debut more than 20 additional new products across its medical, training, and support product lines during the show. The lineup reflects Phokus’ role as a medical systems integrator—bringing together in-house design, mission-driven configuration, and strategic manufacturing partnerships…
Virginia Beach, VA — January 2026 — S&S Precision, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Virginia Beach–based designer and manufacturer of advanced tactical equipment, will attend SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company will showcase its latest advancements in modular load-bearing and mission-specific equipment. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 32211 to see firsthand how S&S Precision continues to evolve its systems to meet the demands of today’s end users. “SHOT Show provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry partners, end users, and peers while showcasing how our systems continue to evolve based on real-world requirements,” said Carlo Galinato, Marketing…
SWANSBORO, NC – January 12, 2025 – High Speed Gear® Products Group (HSGI), is set to make an impact at SHOT Show 2026, unveiling the largest and most ambitious lineup of new products in the company’s history. Fresh off celebrating its 25-year anniversary, High Speed Gear continues to push forward with constant innovation and end-user-driven purpose. Exhibiting at Booth #72739, the Products Group will showcase new gear and holster solutions across the High Speed Gear family of brands, including BlackPoint Tactical, Comp-Tac Holsters, and Crucial Concealment, all united by a shared commitment to delivering premium gear for professionals who demand…
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Plymouth, MI (January 2026) – EOTECH is proud to add to its family of super short optics, with the release of the Vudu 4-12×36 First Focal Plane rifle scope. The 4-12x shares similarities to EOTECH’s wildly popular 3-9×32 launched in 2025, but its first focal plane design gears this optic to the more tactical or professional user. The 4-12x’s overall length is only 7.1”, making this optic ideal on even the shortest rifle or AR-pistol designs. &The scope body is constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum to be a compact, lightweight, but still incredibly durable package that is fog, water and shock…
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HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany – The Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) has been training its Observer, Controller/Trainers (OC/T) in new technologies to keep its world-class training ready for the future fight. The OC/Ts from the nine “critter” teams are being trained in evolving tasks and technologies such as Maven, electronic warfare (EW), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and integrated tactical network (ITN). “This OC/T recertification training is an opportunity for the OC/Ts to become proficient on some tasks that are constantly changing and new,” said Maj. Dustin Allen, deputy operations for JMRC. “It’s to meet higher headquarters’ intents of knowing new…