The Civilian Marksmanship Program is best known for selling surplus US military firearms like the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine, but supplies of many of those guns are running short. The CMP has been restoring previously nonfunctional guns to safe, usable condition and beginning to produce brand new copies of original guns. Many of these efforts were on display at SHOT Show 2026.

Nightforce announced the NX6 series of scopes just last week, and they are on display here at SHOT Show 2026. This is a large product family, ranging from a 1-6x24 LPVO up to a 6-36x56mm high magnification scope. Whatever type of scope you are looking for, there is probably an NX6 that could fill the role.

Streamlight had several new illumination tools on display at SHOT Show 2026. They have a new, affordable pistol light and visible/IR rifle light, among other things. We got the lowdown on these new items, so keep reading for all the details.

The Chiappa Rhino is one of the most recognizable handguns in the world, and certainly one of the most modern revolvers you can buy. It has appeared in anime, film and television as the hand cannon of choice for good guys and bad guys alike—but it was never available in .44 Magnum, long the standard revolver chambering for people who mean business. Thankfully, that long-standing error has been rectified. Today at SHOW Show, Chiappa was showing off a Rhino chambered in .44 Magnum. It follows a version in mid-2025 that was released in 10mm.

Turkish gunmaker Bronco Arms had a very interesting shotgun on display at SHOT Show. It bears a striking resemblance to the fabled SPAS 12, but has some differences. Details were sparse, but we'll share what we know.

It looks like the classic 1911-pattern pistol is going to be around forever, in lineups of pricey manufacturers and more budget-oriented outfits alike. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any changes along the way, and Iver Johnson proves that with its new lineup of Gen 2 pistols. The changes also carry over to their pistol-caliber carbine.

Lipsey’s has several new distributor-exclusive firearms on display this year at SHOT Show. The crowds were thick, and there was a lot of excitement in the air, particularly around the return of the Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers. Keep reading to see all the new exclusives.

XS Sights moves their lineup forward again at SHOT this year, showing off upgrades for modern semi-auto pistols and revolvers—and upgrades for lever guns while they’re at it, too.

Red dot sights are growing more and more popular on pistols these days, but what if you want a green dot instead of red? A lot of people find the green dot offers better daytime visibility while helping you pick up the target more quickly, and also reducing eye strain. Meprolight has adapted its pistol-mounted dot optics, offering the MPO-S, MPO-F, MPO Pro F and MPO Pro S all with green dots.

KelTec are following up their charger clip-loading PR-5.7 with an expansion to the line, a new pistol chambered in

Diamondback Firearms expanded their SDR revolver lineup at SHOT Show 2026 with the new SDR-A, an aluminum-framed variant of their steel-framed defensive revolver introduced two years ago. The SDR-A sheds considerable weight by switching to a forged 7075-T6 aluminum frame while keeping the stainless steel barrel and cylinder. At launch, the gun is only available in one configuration: shrouded hammer with a matte glass bead finish.

Mossberg’s shotgun lineup grows again this year, with new tactical and hunting options, including new additions to the budget-friendly Maverick line.

The Leapers Integrix lineup is growing, with the new Integrix iXF 4.5x28 34mm SFP service rifle scope, which will soon have a hunting-oriented counterpart to match it.

That’s right you read the title correctly, 20 gauge, and its 25% lighter than its 12 gauge counterpart. The 20ga A300 Ultima Patrol weighs in 6lbs, 2 whole pounds lighter than the 12ga model. The new A300 definitely felt handy and we had the chance to put quite a few rounds downrange during Beretta’s Range Day. Making rapid transitions between plates around 6 feet apart was a breeze.

Stenzel Industries SAK-21 was released a couple of months ago, and for me, as an AK aficionado, this was one of the top firearms I wanted to see and shoot at the SHOT Show 2026 because it looks like a very interesting evolution of the AK platform that borrows the best mechanical solutions from the Kalashnikov and combines them with modern design elements. At the same time, this is not just a modern-looking chassis with AK guts. While SAK stands for the Stenzel American Kalashnikov, the only interchangeable parts with the AK are the magazine and the pistol grip.

SHOT Show is full of hidden gems. You just have to know where to look. The basement level is often described as the best place to find unusual new products but occasionally the Supplier Showcase up in the heavens of level 5 holds some treasures. This was true in the case of KAK Industy's new LIMA - 1917 Complete Water Cooled belt-fed! KAK had teased the new water-cooled kit on social media in the weeks leading up to SHOT so we knew we had to pay them a visit!

Zenith Firearms took their MRDS platform (Modern Roller Delayed System) that debuted at SHOT Show 2024 and shrunk it down for SHOT Show 2026. The company launched PDW variants in both 9mm and 10mm chamberings, giving roller-delayed fans a compact option that ditches the buffer tube entirely. These aren't carbines, they're legitimate PDW-sized packages built around Zenith's proprietary roller-delayed blowback system.

Luth-AR brought two new products to SHOT Show 2026 that represent different ends of their manufacturing spectrum. The Minnesota-based company unveiled their AR Globe Charging Handle and launched its first line of 10/22 barrels, which they're now cutting and finishing in-house.

Diamondback Firearms made their official entry into the suppressor market at SHOT Show 2026 with the Ventra line. They have launched three models covering popular calibers: a 5.56 NATO, a 30 caliber, and a rimfire option. After establishing themselves with revolvers at SHOT Show two years back, they're going all-in on cans with a full product lineup right out of the gate.

Founded in 1526, Beretta turns 500 years old in 2026! This year's Beretta Range Day, held at the Pro Gun Vegas range in Boulder City, Nevada, was focused on celebrating their quincentenary. We had the honor of being invited to attend the event, and it was a truly amazing experience, as we had the chance to shoot the newest Beretta firearms, ranging from rimfire handguns to high-end shotguns. In this article, we'll take a look at the new Beretta AX800 Suprema 12 gauge semi-auto waterfowl shotgun.

Auto Ordnance unveiled a .22 LR variant of their Thompson line at SHOT Show 2026, bringing the Tommy Gun profile to rimfire shooters. The company built this around an aluminum receiver with polymer furniture finished to simulate wood grain, keeping production costs down while maintaining the classic Thompson silhouette. The MSRP sits at $999.

Grip is kind of important. At SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range this year, Grit Grip is a company that’s making it its business to provide affordable options for reliable, well-thought-out and ‘gripy’ pistol frames.

Ambient Arms had a range of new silencers on display at SHOT Show 2026. These suppressors incorporate an interesting air cooling system that fights heat buildup. Keep reading for all the details.

The queue was around the block all day at the Glock stand at this year’s SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range. That’s to be expected because EVERYONE wants to get hands on the the latest and greatest - the new Generation 6 pistols. Eager shooters waited in line to get their hands on the Gen 6 Glock 17, Glock 19 and the Glock 45.

John Moses Browning may have laid the foundation for the classic 1911 more than 120 years ago (starting with the Model 1905!), but his big-bore design continues to live on with modern improvements. For evidence, look no further than the new Kimber 1911 DS Warrior, with the latest ergonomic improvements packed in with high-capacity shooting power.

After moving its entire production line to Wisconsin, Henry Repeating Arms is now overhauling its lineup with small changes, and big ones too. George Thompson, the company’s Director of Products, says they’ll be adding new rifles to the lineup in coming months in updated configurations (new chamberings, new finishes). But we also see the classics remaining in Henry’s catalog—with some updates to those models, too, starting with new names.

This year’s SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range was opened by 22 SAS veteran Christian Craighead firing the day’s First Shot. Craighead took to the firing line and first ceremonial shot of SHOT 2026 from Steyr’s new ATC Rock 5”.

The Alpha Foxtrot Romulus already made waves as a budget-friendly version of the modernized 1911 platform. Now it’s available in .45 ACP, just as John Moses Browning would have intended, as well as the ever-increasing-in-popularity 10mm.

This year, Beretta celebrates its 500th anniversary. That's a big deal. What better way to commemorate this than with a new .22 pistol! In all seriousness, Beretta has a raft of exciting new products dropping during its 500th year, and the B22 Jaguar is a promising surprise entry.

Yep, it's a Glock. Thanks for reading!