Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center have launched three new models of the M&P380 Shield EZ. The new pistols come with a premium set of features including a ported barrel, flat face trigger, lightening cuts and three parts colour options.

Arizona-based Apex Tactical Specialties have announced some new after-market parts for FN’s 509. A new threaded barrel and a ‘failure resistant extractor’.

The Indiana State Police have selected SIG Sauer’s P365 as their back up duty pistol for their entire force. They join Sumter PD who also recently chose the P365 as their back up pistol of choice. Indiana State Police have over 1,200 troopers who are already armed with the P227, as their standard duty pistol.

Taurus have announced that a .357 Magnum revolver will be joining their Raging Hunter line. The new .357 Magnum Raging Hunter will join the original .44 Magnum chambering. The revolver has a seven, rather than six, round cylinder and comes in either a matte black or stainless steel frame.

South Carolina-based American Tactical have introduced the Galeo, a rifle made from surplus Israeli Galil parts kits. Providing that classic Galil aesthetic with the 5.56x45mm, Galeo is available with both wood and polymer furniture.

Good news for AR-18/180 lovers looking for that shorter package, Brownells have introduced the new BRN-180S, a short barreled version of their BRN-180 upper assembly. Now available for pre-order the BRN-180S has a 10.5″ barrel with an M-LOK handguard and the new short barrel has a .223 Wylde chamber.

Ruger have introduced six new pistol calibre carbines to their Ruger PC Carbine range. The takedown PCCs are now available in .40 S&W as well as 9x19mm. A range of new finishes and four distributor exclusive models with varied stock colours have also been added as well as a new free-float MLOK forend which gives the carbine a distinctive look.

A black piece of plastic with some screws and joints. It sounds easy, but getting a holster right, isn’t.

Colona, Illinois-based Rock River Arms have begun shipping their new series of AR pistol calibre carbines. The Rock River Arms BT-9 comes in three configurations; two pistols with 7 inch and 10.5 inch barrels and a rifle with a 16 inch barrel. Yes, they take Glock mags.

The Elite Experience Giveaway program by Steyr Arms is giving you a chance to win one of three rifles as well as a free training course. Steyr is also offering a free course if you purchase a Steyr rifle at a value of $1250 or more.  Each training course is designed around the type of rifle.

Hornady has been making Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) firearm safes for the last six years under the RAPiD Safe line.  Hornady has just secured two patents relating to that RFID technology.  That line of safes allows users to open the safe with the right key card, key fob, or wristband.  Simply waving the card or wristband over the safe opens it and allows full access to the firearm within.

SIG Sauer Academy has announced a new Concealed Carry course specifically built for women.  The course was developed and is instructed by experienced women.  The Academy concealed carry courses currently listed on the schedule are April 18-19, August 22-23, and November 15-16.  The courses will be held in Epping, New Hampshire.

Ruger have added a new compact variant of their Security-9 pistol. With a frame length of 6.5 inches and an overall height of 4.35 inches. The new Security-9 Compact weighs 22 ounces, 1.3 ounces lighter than the original Security-9. The new pistol ships with two 10 round, flush fit magazines but can use the 15 round mags that come with its bigger brother.

Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield M2.0 gets the Performance Center treatment expanding their range of upgraded Shield 2.0s with nine new configurations. Introducing a 4-inch barrel on a compact frame variant and models with ported barrels and slides cut for mounting red dot sights.

One for the rimfire lovers,  Ruger have introduced four new target models to their Ruger American rimfire line. The new rifles are available in .22LR .22WMR and .17HMR, they have 416 stainless steel barrels and receivers and Black Laminate target stocks. And like Ruger’s other American Rimfires, they have the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger.

Ruger‘s Hawkeye Alaskan Rifle returns in three hard-hitting calibres, including .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. The Hawkeye Alaskan rejoins Ruger’s Hawkeye line which includes the Hawkeye and the Hawkeye African. The Alaskan boasts Hogue OverMolded stock with a stippled rubber finish and accentuated grip.

Palmetto State Armory announced through their Facebook page that they will begin selling High Cap Mags to California. They have once again been deemed legal by a District Court in California, and can thankfully be called “standard capacity” magazines once more. This is the Press Release that they published on their Facebook page:

The County sheriff’s department in Hancock, Maine are making the switch from SIG Sauer to Glock with the department-wide adoption of the Glock 45 in 9x19mm. It follows the recent news that New Hampshire’s Grafton County Sheriff’s Department also selected the new Gen 5 Glock 45 and Glock 17 as their new service pistols.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has selected FN America to supply the FN 15 Patrol Carbine. There is some logic in that, as FN America produce the carbine in the same state.

Many law enforcement agencies across the globe are continuing to switch to Glock firearms as their duty and service pistols. This list grows daily and can now include the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department as, they too, have made the switch to the highly-reliable Glock pistol. Sheriff Jeff Stiegler of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department, with 25 years of law enforcement service in New Hampshire and 6 years as the Police Chief in the neighboring state of Vermont, recognized the need to replace their service weapons.

SIG Sauer have marked National Medal of Honor Day (25th March) by presenting a commemorative, presentation pistol to Medal of Honor recipient Command Master Chief Britt Slabinski, a 24-year SEAL team veteran. SIG Presented CMC Slabinski with a special presentation  P226 MK25.

SIG Sauer have announced that their ROMEO4H red dot optic has been selected by Minnesota’s State Highway Patrol. While Minnesota’s State Highway Patrol has over 500 troopers it has not been confirmed how many ROMEO4H sights have been purchased.

Paukatti Oy is a small company based in Finland. Their specialty is exporting shooting accessories,  manufacturing and also reloading manual publishing. The owner is a long-time competition shooter in tactical military sniper competitions and in long-range shooting competitions.

It was back on January 11th that we announced the debut of the NEW Oryx Bolt-Action Chassis Rifle Stocks by MDT ( Modular Driven Technologies). That stirred up a lot of excitement in the industry because MDT is known for highly modular and equally great quality stocks. Now with the inception of the Oryx stock shooters had something more affordable to throw their money at as well.

On 12th March we reported that Barrett Firearms Manufacturing had been awarded a contract worth nearly $50 million to produce their MRAD rifle fulfilling the US Special Operations Command’s Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) requirement. Barrett have welcomed the contract and confirmed that the rifle purchased is the MRAD or Multi Role Adaptive Design.

As the pistol calibre carbine market continues to grow in popularity, Guntec USA, based in Scottsdale, AZ, have announced the launch of their 9x19mm AR-15 magazine adapter. Guntec’s adapter has an aluminium body with steel inserts, including the extractor, it works with the classic Colt submachine gun magazines and holds the bolt open on the last round. Like other adapters, the Guntec magwell insert simply needs to be paired with a 9x19mm upper receiver.

Wyoming-based Weatherby have announced the launch of a new line of 12 gauge inertia action shotguns. Weatherby recently made the move from California to Wyoming and are launching the new 18i Italian-made shotguns as their first line launched from their new home.

Manly smelling soap isn’t the most gun related product announcement you’ll see on TFB, but keeping you aware of products that exude gunnery counts, right?  Perhaps you’ve been looking for something to replace your Hoppe’s No. 9 makeshift cologne that your significant other has been complaining about.   Outlaw Soaps create a variety of western themed soaps. The “Blazing Saddles” bar is said to smell of soft leather, gunpowder and sandalwood. Outlaw Soaps describes it:

Legacy Sports International have announced their Vepr 12-style magazine fed 12 gauge shotgun the Citadel RS-S1 is now shipping.

If you have never shot long range before and are entertaining joining a league or getting yourself more educated on the burgeoning sport, this is a great opportunity! Modular Driven Technologies (MDT), the world-class manufacturer of after-market stocks for competition rifles, is teaming up with QPro Defense to provide shooters with an extraordinary, educational experience.