If you are a former swabbie – US Navy man – you might be unsurprised to learn that Remington Ammunition has secured themselves another US Navy Contract to supply them with ammo. This time it is for the AO23 vintage of shotgun shells being a 12 Gauge slug, duty shotgun load: a 2 3/4″, 1 ounce rifled lead slug.

ZEISS has introduced two trail cameras – the ZEISS Secacam 5 and ZEISS Secacam 7. Hunting trail cameras have revolutionized the way hunters track and monitor wildlife, and provide you with vital information about what kind of animals (and people) visit your land or property.

Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, brings back the iconic Beretta Model 84 with the introduction of their Fatih B380. The Fatih 380 comes with a black Cerakote frame, slide, and small components, a hammer-forged barrel, wood grips, and ambidextrous safety, the Fatih B380 encapsulates the iconic compact design. According to Tisas, this firearm stands as a tribute to the heritage of the original model while incorporating modern advancements for an enhanced shooting experience. The capacity is 13+1 (.380 ACP) and the MSRP is $479.99.

Lapua of Finland is introducing two new cartridge casings in 2024, namely the 300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and 6mm GT. According to Lapua, the 300 WSM provides many advantages among magnum cartridges, delivering energy equal to the 300 Win Mag. It’s conveniently integrated into a short-action rifle design.

The 3-18×42 is the newest kid on the block from Germany’s Schmidt & Bender. This is a compact and versatile riflescope that combines relevant features to make it a true all-rounder for your next hunt. The Schmidt & Bender 3-18×42 hunting riflescope also introduces Schmidt & Bender’s new “LPI” system, an abbreviation for the German term “Leucht-Parallaxe-Integriert,” translating to “Illumination Parallax Integrated.” This illumination control is seamlessly incorporated into the parallax adjustment, providing an improved mounting solution and facilitating easier use for left-handed individuals.

For more than half a century, Ed Brown has been in the business of improving guns. While the man himself retired in 2010, after many years of work on a variety of guns with a particular specialization in high-end 1911s, the company is still going strong under the care of Ed’s sons Travis and Wade. The brand’s focus on elite 1911s continues, although they still do a variety of other work as well. Their 1911 magazines in particular are considered by many aficionados to be among the best you can buy. Now they’ve announced a new limited edition version of one of their popular 9mm 1911 models, the EVO CCO9. Get the details on this special release in the press release copied below.

You probably know Blackhawk best for their holsters. Their Serpa design and dozens of other models have been in common use for duty, concealed carry, and more for many years. They also sell a variety of other gear, apparel, and accessories. Now they are partnering with case manufacturer Eylar in order to expand their brand further. A new series of Blackhawk branded hard shell cases have just been announced, so you can safely store and transport your favorite guns and gear. Read more details in the press release copied below.

A few years ago, Liemke Thermal Optics became a part of the Blaser Group. Liemke have been active in the market for thermal imaging technology since 2008, and for ten years they’ve been developing their own products and solutions. It’s now time for the introduction of the German-made Keiler 25.1 Thermal Monocular, which features a thermal sensor with 384×288 pixel resolution and an OLED display with 1024×768 pixel resolution. The base magnification is 2.4x, with a digital zoom up to 10x. There are five color modes and the unit is waterproof according to IP67. All this for an MSRP of $2,777.

Breakthrough Clean Technologies, based in Louisville, Colorado, was founded in 2013. As the name implies, their focus is on cleaning products – primarily for firearms, but they also deal with some other areas like lenses and boats. Their original product was their Military-Grade Solvent, which is currently offered in a spectrum of options from small 15ml spray bottles up to a 5-gallon drum. More recently, they’ve developed a specialized suppressor cleaning solution. Now Breakthrough Clean has announced a new suppressor cleaning kit, which incorporates their suppressor cleaner along with some purpose-built tools for maintaining your favorite cans. Check out the press release below for further info.

Both Remington and Federal Ammunition introduced new lines of ammunition at the 2024 SHOT Show. Federal expanded its portfolio by building on the Fusion series. The new offerings aim to enhance shooting accuracy and range, equipped with a polymer tip that improves the ballistic coefficient, flattens trajectories, and intensifies energy for sustained effectiveness at greater distances. Remington announced the expansion of their Core-Lokt Tipped and the introduction of the UMC Leadless lines of ammunition. Let’s take a closer look at the new ammunition offerings by Federal and Remington.

5.11 Tactical announced the launch of its latest array of products for the year 2024. The new products, including some not-so-secret 5.11 prototypes, cover an extensive range of categories including apparel, load-bearing gear, footwear, as well as professional uniforms and accessories. The new releases emphasize durability, functionality, and comfort – let’s take a look.

The Military Armament Corporation of today, or MAC, is a Knoxville, TN-based operation currently offering a selection of shotguns, handguns, and two models of MP5 clones, as well as a handful of other related products. This is differentiated from the same-named 1970s manufacturer of MAC-10 and MAC-11 machine pistols, which has been defunct since 1975. Current-day MAC came out with a 1911 model called the JSOC 45 last year, a full-size tribute to 1911s carried by warfighters during operations such as Just Cause, Gothic Serpent, Urgent Fury, and more. Now they’ve announced a second 1911 variant joining their product lineup. Check out the details on the 9mm MAC 1911-9 DS in the press release copied below.

I think it’s safe to say that Heckler & Koch doesn’t need a deeper introduction to the readers of this blog. They are now introducing no less than six new variants of their VP9 pistols, now available in an optics-ready flat dark earth (FDE) configuration. The pistols have a combination of a black slide on an FDE frame. Other features remain the same, like the striker-fired trigger, the 17-round magazines, and versatile ergonomics with a huge number of interchangeable side panels and backstraps.

Springfield Armory, driven by the same exacting standards that built the Professional 1911, is thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated and advanced new TRP pistol series. Commanding attention with its meticulous hand fitting and thoughtful engineering, the TRP is dedicated to impressing 1911 enthusiasts and aficionados who seek premium quality and steadfast reliability.

According to Tisas USA, no one has produced a true replica of the issue M1911A1, but that is going to change with the introduction of their museum-grade 1911A1 replica. The model is made to be an accurate reproduction of the WWII-issued 1911 Remington Rand 1943-1945, in the caliber 45 ACP and a barrel length of 5 inches. Two 7-round magazines and 2 sets of grips including accurate reproduction brown plastic grips, and walnut double diamond checkered grips are included. The MSRP is $479.99.

How does a 1911 double stack designed for the best performance in low-light environments sound? If you’re in the market, the Night Stalker 1911 DS from Tisas USA might prove to be exactly what you’re looking for. You’re going to aim through tritium front sights, mounted on the Cerakote Platinum Grey slide. The frame goes in the same color. The caliber is 9×19 mm, and the magazines carry 17 rounds. If you like there’s an optic mount, with 507k & RMSc Footprint. The MSRP is $959.99.

SIG SAUER has offered a service discount on many of their products for a number of years now. More than three dozen of their firearms models currently qualify for the Professional Program, including many P320 variants, some P365s, P226s, MCXs, and more. Special pricing on these guns can be accessed through SIG’s network of Master- and Elite-level dealers. Previously, in addition to actively serving law enforcement officers and other full-time first responders, the only US military personnel who qualified for the Professional program had to be actively serving or possessive of specific “retired” credentials. This policy excluded the vast majority of veterans who didn’t stay in the military long enough for this qualification, but this has now changed. SIG recently announced the expansion of their Professional Program to include all honorably discharged military vets. Get the details on this change in the press release copied below.

If you happen to own one of the numerous handgun models from Smith & Wesson, Glock, and/or SIG Sauer and simultaneously are in the market for improved iron sights, then HIVIZ Shooting Systems has some news for you. They have just announced their FastDot H3 iron sights which provide a unique spin to conventional iron sights shooting.

Warne is probably most well-known for producing scope rings. However, more recently, Warne has started to diversify its offerings and has released its second bipod the new Skyline Lite. The Skyline Lite bipod is a durable yet lightweight (17 oz) bipod that incorporates the most desired features for PRS and carbine shooting but at a more affordable price for most shooters.

5.11 Tactical’s ABR Academy classes were insanely popular after making a return in early 2023. They were so popular in fact that 5.11 has just announced that they’ll be further expanding their ABR Academy class schedule in partnership with the USCAA to give even more Americans access to quality emergency, survival, and preparedness education.

Based off of the original WWII-issued Remington Rand M1911A1 pistol, the new Tisas AS or “Armed Services” museum-grade 1911 pistol is Tisas USA’s love letter to the classic war-era 1911 pistol. The Tisas AS features the original type E solid hammer, lanyard loop, and even a smaller ejection port window that almost perfectly replicates the original pistol that your Grandfather might have been issued during the Second World War.

Savage Arms have announced the latest addition to their 110 series of precision rifles, the 110 Ultralite Elite. The new model has an HNT26 folding carbon fiber stock from MDT and a PROOF Research barrel. The Ultralite Elite is available in 6.5CM, 6.5PMC, .308 Winchester, 7mm PRC, 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM in 18 and 20-inch barrel lengths. MSRP for the 110 Ultralite Elite across all calibers and barrel lengths is $3,299.

Strike Industries is a prolific manufacturer of firearms parts and accessories. This Las Vegas-based company’s product catalog spans a huge array of components for ARs, AKs, CZ Scorpions, a variety of handguns, several shotguns, optics mounts, modular pistol chassis, and much more. One particular product category they’re proud of is their Cable Management System. With the significant proliferation of wired gun accessories like weapon lights and infrared laser aiming devices used with night vision, more shooters than ever have cables running across their handguards. Since plenty of buyers would prefer a more elegant solution to this issue than the old-school methods of tape or Ranger bands, quite a few companies have come out with cable management attachments that affix to Picatinny or M-LOK rails. However, it has now been announced that the SI version will be the one that the US Army has chosen for its NGSW program. Get more details in the press release copied below.

Military Armament Corp (MAC) is bringing back a number of models of the High Power pistol to the United States, starting with the L9A1. The L9A1 was the British designation for the High Power during its service with British forces between the years 1962 to 2013.

The new Rost Martin RM1C is something as rare as a pistol Made In Dallas, Texas. Their introductory pistol RM1C has been in development since 2020 and will be shown for the first time at SHOT Show 2024. The caliber is 9x19mm in a 4” hammer-forged barrel. The magazine capacity is 15+1 using the flush mag or 17+1 with an extension. The pistol has an ambidextrous magazine release. The trigger is said to give a clean and smooth five-pound pull with a short reset. There are three different colors to choose from, all with the price of $459.

While EOTECH‘s most well-known products may be their holographic sights, that’s certainly not all they do. They’re also players in the night vision/thermal market, and they launched their first red dot with the EFLX pistol optic in 2022. They also offer several models of riflescopes, with the Vudu line having first released back in 2016. Their current Vudu offerings include four first focal plane variants and three featuring second focal plane reticles. These range from 1-6x, 1-8x, and 1-10x LPVOs up to an 8-32x option, among others. Now EOTECH has announced that they’re bringing a new series of riflescopes to their product catalog, meant to be a bit more budget-friendly than the existing choices. Meet the new Vudu X series, detailed in the press release below.

Springfield Armory released a new handgun model in mid-2023, the modern striker-fired Echelon. Last year’s launch of the series included standard models with a 17-round and a 20-round magazine, available with either three-dot iron sights or a U-dot rear sight, as well as a threaded barrel model and a low-capacity 10-round version for restricted state compliance. Now in 2024, Springfield is expanding the lineup with two more variants: 15-round models in each of the two iron sight options. Get more details on this newest pair of additions to Springfield’s striker-fired handgun family in their recent press release, copied below.

Sturm, Ruger, & Company was founded by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949, using a small rented machine shop in Southport, Connecticut. Since launching their first pistol 75 years ago, the .22-caliber “Ruger Standard” which led to a series of some of the most successful rimfire handguns in history, the company has grown to be one of the largest and most popular firearms manufacturers in the world. Throughout 2024, they will be commemorating their 75th anniversary with some special editions of several of their products. One of these will be a Diamond Anniversary Limited Edition SR1911 pistol. Get the details on this new .45ACP handgun in their recent press release, copied below.

SIG SAUER has produced a number of notable handguns over the years, and among their most iconic is the P226. It was originally designed as SIG’s entrant into the US military’s XM9 Service Pistol Trials in 1984, as the Pentagon sought an updated 9mm replacement for the M1911. SIG’s offering emerged at the top of the testing gamut neck-and-neck with Beretta’s 92, which was eventually adopted as the DoD’s new M9 chiefly due to cost factors. Despite finishing as runner-up, the SIG’s quality and performance did not go unnoticed. Dozens of specialized military units (most notably the US Navy SEALs) and law enforcement agencies across the US and abroad have employed variants of the hammer-fired workhorse for the last four decades, with great success. Now SIG have announced a yearlong 40th birthday celebration in store across 2024 for their famous handgun.

Canik USA has produced several Signature Series pistols in the last few years, with only several thousand made per series. This year, Canik released a brand new Signature Series pistol based on the METE SF model that they’ve dubbed “Apocalypse.” Canik’s new Signature METE SF Apocalypse features a warning chevron color scheme and includes accessories such as a holster, Zippo lighter, a fixed blade knife and several other niceties. Only 5000 pistols of this Signature Series will be available. You can read Canik USA’s description and specifications below.