SAN DIEGO – 15 April 2026 – The U.S. Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (ER) with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities via a contract awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). ELINT supports long-range sensing for the Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), providing critical information to ground commanders. This capability allows Gray […]
<p>Beretta expands its 80X lineup with a Tactical Special Edition featuring a dual-tone finish, compensator, and modern upgrades.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/80x-cheetah-tactical-special/">Beretta’s New Factory Comped 80X Cheetah Tactical Special Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Affectionately known as the Pirate Pistole, the new GSTR 380 is serious departure from the company known for their .22 and 9mm Gatling Guns. Chambered in .380, it features a 7-round tubular magazine below the barrel. The pump action can be slam fired. Finally, the barrel is threaded to accept a suppressor. tippmannordnance.com/380-pirate-pistol
The Biden-era ATF spent years insisting it was not building a federal gun registry. That line gets a lot harder to sell when congressional testimony says the agency has amassed nearly 1 billion firearm records, with 94 percent already digitized, and senators are openly asking what else you would call that besides a registry.Those figures were laid out in prepared testimony by Gun Owners of America Senior Vice President Erich Pratt at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committe
Key TakeawaysThirteen Republican senators urged Acting ATF Director Daniel Driscoll to halt Biden-era restrictions on pistol stabilizing braces.They expressed concern over the enforcement of rules treating these pistols as illegal short-barreled rifles, despite the rule being vacated.The senators argue that such restrictions violate Second Amendment rights and enhance firearm safety by improving accuracy.They demand a public statement from the ATF against further enforcement and clarification th
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act on Thursday, legislation that would extend federal concealed carry authority to current and former members of the nation’s elite military units.The bill amends 18 U.S.C. Section 926C, the same federal statute that currently grants nationwide concealed carry authority to qualified retired law enforcement officers. Under the proposal, qualifying special operations veterans would r
<p>Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Beshear’s vetoes on two pro-gun bills, marking a major win for Second Amendment advocates.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/kentucky-overrides-beshear-veto-pro-gun-bills/">Kentucky Lawmakers Override Democrat Governor’s Veto On 2 Pro-Gun Measures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
FLUX Defense has introduced a new holster for their Raider 365 chassis which turns your SIG P365 into a PDW. In addition to the adjustable height options, they’ve now added adjustable retention to the Gen 2 holster. Get yours at fluxdefense.com/shop/gen2-holster-raider-365-ultralight.
Springfield Armory has added a bolt-action pistol variant to its Model 2020 Heatseeker lineup. The new Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol pairs the proven Model 2020 action with a shortened Sharps Bros chassis configuration, producing a compact, modular platform chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO). MSRP is set at $1,999.The pistol is built around the same custom-grade Model 2020 stainless steel action found in the Heatseeker rifle line, featuring dual locking lugs and wire-cut EDM
Springfield Echelon 9mm handgun equipped with a SilencerCo Spectre 9 Suppressor and a Shield RMSc red dot.According to the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the number of silencers/suppressors registered in the United States of America was 5,776,685 as of the time the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) responded at the SHOT Show in January of 2026.This correspondent obtained information from the ATF on January 22, 2026. At that time, it was stated that the informatio
Today on TFBTV, @Hoplopfheil and @BallisticAviation pit the brand new budget-oriented SIG Sauer M400 Forge against the premium M400-SDI X. The Forge is Achambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 16-inch cold hammer-forged (CHF) barrel (1:7 twist), mid-length gas system, and includes a factory-mounted ROMEO-MSR Gen II red dot optic, 15-inch M-LOK handguard, ambidextrous safety and mag release, fixed Magpul MOE SL stock, and a casette-style single-stage trigger. Weighing about 7 lbs, it offers SIG fans
GLOCK OEM 15-Round Magazines for G43X, G48 and G44. Image courtesy of GLOCK, Inc.At the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, GLOCK officially announced something a whole lot of concealed carriers and everyday shooters have wanted for a long time: factory 15-round magazines for the G43X, G48, and G44.For years, G43X and G48 owners have had to choose between sticking with the factory 10-round magazines or going to aftermarket options to get more onboard capacity. Some of those aftermarket maga
You’re a long way from John Wayne Country with this rifle. [Henry Repeating Arms]For decades, Henry Repeating Arms has sold the same formula for rimfire rifles: A lever-action .22 LR (or .22 Magnum) that comes with iron sights and traditional styling. You might live in the 21st century, but you can feel and look like someone from a Louis L’Amour novel as you blast away at tin cans. The new Henry H1 Bandit breaks that formula. It’s a lever gun, like most Henry rifles, but it’s made for optic
Newest FTC Mount Provides Purpose-Built Solution for Maximum Clarity with Holosun MagnifiersBROUSSARD, LA. (April 17, 2026) – UNITY Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced today the launch of its fourth FTC (flip-to-center) mount, the FAST FTC Holosun, at NRAAM 2026. The FAST FTC Holosun is a […]
Springfield Armory has announced the addition of a new entry to its SAINT Victor lineup: the SAINT Victor 5.5" 9mm PDW, designed to deliver rugged performance in an extremely compact package. For those of us who consider short 9mm PDWs the pinnacle of firearms, and the author counts himself firmly in that camp, this one is worth a close look. After all, most shooting ranges - or your home - don’t require a long barrel, and hushed 9mms are the best. The new PDW pairs an ultra-short 5.5" barr
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<p>Gun rights groups are challenging the DOJ’s defense of NFA registration rules after Congress eliminated the tax on suppressors and SBRs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/doj-defends-nfa-registration-suppressor-lawsuit/">Gun Rights Group Files Brief To Rebut DOJ’s Misleading Arguments In NFA Challenge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Key TakeawaysAn Amazon delivery driver shot and killed a dog in Coweta County after the dog attacked him.The driver claimed the dog was off its runner and attempted to bite him, prompting the use of his firearm.Initial investigations suggest the incident may be a case of self-defense, with ongoing reviews by Animal Control.The case highlights the risks delivery drivers face and the importance of defensive tools in everyday situations.The identities of the driver and the dog’s owner remain
The radio works. The harder problem is everything else.Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is one of those problems that every first responder has opinions about and nobody has solved cleanly: interagency interoperability. The phrase usually draws attention to radio systems and frequency coordination. That’s the visible layer. Underneath it is a much more complicated set of human, organizational, and procedural problems that no frequency plan actually
Quantum Systems’ Vector AI will support U.S. Army modernization and future Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) capabilities for Brigade Combat Teams Moorpark, California (USA), April 15, 2026 – Quantum Systems Inc., the US entity of Quantum Systems, today announced that Vector AI  has been selected for the U.S. Army’s Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement (DR) 2 initiative […]