SHOT Show 2026 may not have been the biggest year for new firearms, but it was a massive year for suppressors. In this recap, Gears of Guns breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the show, highlights standout firearms like the TAO50 and new Tommy Gun variants, and explores major suppressor releases shaping the industry. We also share where Gears of Guns is headed in 2026 and what readers can expect next.
Gunwerks Release The HAMR Long-Range Rifle The HAMR is the next step in the evolution of extreme long range with a capable range of over two miles. Bigger isn’t always better, but for the times…
Ritter & Stark SX-1 MTR [UPDATE] The SX-1 MTR is an Austrian bolt-action rifle with impressive modularity. It was designed by the Russian team that helped develop the Orsis T-5000. They created a platform…
Here is a collection of the photos from the floor. These photos are just a few of the best photos taken. They are meant to show the variety of what is to be seen at…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZORspHE3c Atticus saw some of EOTech’s advanced weapon accessories for defense, law enforcement, homeland security, hunting and recreational shooting at Shot Show 2016. Holographic Weapon Sights Tactical Lights and Lasers Thermal Vision Devices Night Vision…
Meade Instruments Wilderness™ Spotting Scope – 20-60x100mm Review The Prologue While visiting with one of my cousins on a recent layover in Dallas, we started talking about her sister who works for Meade Instruments in…
I have been provided the materials needed for this review. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. I had no clue Nikon made sport optics…
At SHOT Show 2014 I met Clay Rhoden one of the co-founders of TARGETVISION at media day at the range. Having just finished reviewing a similar short-range target camera viewing system, I was interested in…
I suck at shooting. There I have admitted it, they always say the first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem. Now I could bore you with all kinds of completely legitimate…
I was talking with someone the other night about guns (Yes, I do talk about other things than guns… sometimes) when they asked what I thought was the 5 top new innovations were in the…
I have noticed as I go to the range lately, I carry out about 75 pounds of gear. This doesn’t even include my guns and their respective cases. Range Tech in the Range Bag While…
The Mossberg ATR NIGHT TRAIN .308 Bolt Action Review This is the Mossberg ATR Night Train model number 27204 Specs Caliber: .308 WIN Capacity: 5 Barrel: 22” Fluted Rail: 6” Picatinny Rail Scope: UTG 6-24x50MM…
While in the gun shop this past week I overheard a conversation between a new AR-15 owner and his friend asking about what his main optic should be. I have been asked this question a…