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Shadow Systems Changes Hands: What the Roe Strategic Capital Acquisition Means for the Company’s Future

Handguns / Industry News
March 6, 2026

Shadow Systems has been acquired by Roe Strategic Capital LLC in a management-led buyout led by CEO Trevor Roe. The deal transfers ownership from Catalyst Holdings, the investment group that founded the company in 2016 and helped grow it into one of the largest producers of 9mm pistols in the United States. While the company says operations will remain unchanged, the move signals potential long-term expansion into new firearm platforms, including the upcoming U526 and E526 rifles.

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Smith & Wesson Releases The Performance Center Equalizer Carry Comp in 9mm

Handguns / Industry News
March 6, 2026

Smith & Wesson continues to expand its user-friendly defensive pistol lineup with the introduction of the Equalizer Carry Comp in 9mm. The newest addition to the Equalizer family seeks to expand on the platform’s reputation for accessibility and control in a subcompact form factor.

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Tales of a Range Safety Officer: The Case of the Electric Machine Guns

Commentary / Industry News
March 5, 2026

Throwing it back to one of the most unforgettable moments in my early ‘Tales of a Range Safety Officer’ stories: a customer actually asked, ‘Do we plug in the guns every day to charge them?’ If you’ve ever thought your job couldn’t get any weirder, think again. This classic tale is full of laughs, chaos, and a reminder that no day on the range is ever truly ordinary. Dive in and relive the moment that still makes me shake my head—and smile.

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Primary Weapon Systems Expands Its Suppressor Lineup With the BDE762K-Ti

Industry News / Suppressors
March 3, 2026

Primary Weapon Systems continues to refine its suppressor lineup with the introduction of the BDE762K-Ti, a compact 7.62-caliber titanium suppressor designed around the company’s low back-pressure...

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Smith & Wesson Expands the M&P 2.0 Metal Line with Direct-Mount Aimpoint ACRO Cut

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March 3, 2026

Last week, Smith & Wesson unveiled the latest addition to its metal-frame pistol lineup: the M&P9 M2.0 Metal featuring a slide cut designed to directly mount the Aimpoint ACRO.

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Modlite Systems Introduces the OKW V2

Flashlights / Industry News
March 2, 2026

Modlite Systems has announced the next evolution of its flagship OKW light head with the introduction of the OKW V2. The original OKW established itself as an industry benchmark for lumens, candela, performance, and long-range beam intensity. With the V2, Modlite is pushing that performance envelope even further.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion Returns With an All-New Series Revealed at 30th Anniversary Celebration

Anime / Entertainment News
March 1, 2026

Neon Genesis Evangelion returns with a brand-new series announced during the franchise’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in Yokohama. The project will be written by Yoko Taro and co-produced by creator Hideaki Anno, introducing a completely new storyline to the iconic sci-fi universe.

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SIG SAUER Adds the P365 FUSE Comp to Its Growing Micro-Compact Ecosystem

Handguns / Industry News
February 27, 2026

SIG SAUER is proud announced their latest addition to its popular P365 family with the new P365 FUSE Comp. The FUSE Comp focuses on recoil mitigation,...

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What If FN or Ruger Made Their 5.7 Pistols in a Compact Form Factor?

Handguns / Throwback Thursdays
February 26, 2026

Welcome to the What If series. You may be asking yourself, What is the What If series? This new series tackles the random questions and ideas I come up with when discussing firearms. Now, I’m here to explore those ideas with you and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Consider this an open-ended exploration of possibilities…welcome to What If.

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C&H Precision Launches the Strykr: Purpose-Built for the Flux Raider Platform

Industry News / Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) / Red Dots
February 26, 2026

Over the last few years, C&H Precision has quietly and steadily expanded its product lineup. Originally known for optics adapter plates for popular pistol platforms such...

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