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Springfield Armory introduces the SAINT Victor 9mm PDW, a compact pistol caliber platform featuring a 5.5-inch barrel, SB Tactical HBPDW brace, and Colt-pattern 32-round magazine. Designed for maneuverability and reliability, the SAINT Victor expands the company’s popular PCC lineup with a purpose-built defensive system.
Paramount Pictures has confirmed new Transformers movies are in development following its CinemaCon presentation. While details remain limited, the studio continues to expand the franchise, with speculation surrounding a potential crossover with G.I. Joe after Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
The Phantom is getting a live-action TV series from Reginald Hudlin and King Features Syndicate. Originally created by Lee Falk in 1936, the iconic “Ghost Who Walks” is set to return with a modern adaptation for a new generation of viewers.
Paramount Pictures has set a June 30, 2028 release date for the upcoming Call of Duty movie, based on the long-running franchise from Activision. With Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan attached to write, the adaptation aims to bring the global war-driven series to the big screen.
Smith & Wesson expands its concealed carry lineup with the Bodyguard 38 2.0, a lightweight .38 Special +P revolver featuring a 1.875” barrel, five-shot capacity, and double-action-only operation. Designed for personal defense, it includes ambidextrous controls, enhanced sights, and an optional Crimson Trace integrated laser.
StudioCanal has announced a reboot of the classic film Escape from New York, originally directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken. While details remain limited, the reboot aims to revisit the iconic dystopian world and one of the most influential antiheroes in action film history.
IWI US introduces the ARAD 5 rifle, a modular 5.56 platform featuring a semi-monolithic upper receiver, short-stroke gas piston system, and patented QD CamLok barrel system. Designed for military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters.
Taurus enters the personal defense weapon market with the new RPC, a 9mm roller-delayed platform designed to reduce recoil and improve shooting experience. Featuring fully ambidextrous controls, M-LOK compatibility, a 4.5” threaded barrel, and optional folding brace, the RPC delivers modern performance in a compact PDW configuration.
Ruger expands its iconic 10/22 lineup with new carbon fiber models, including a standard configuration and a takedown variant featuring a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel. Both rifles include 16.1” cold hammer-forged barrels, 1/2×28 threaded muzzles, and Magpul stocks, delivering lightweight performance, enhanced durability, and modern versatility while maintaining the reliability of the classic 10/22 platform. MSRP ranges from $629 to $729.
B&T AG announces plans to establish a new Swiss-owned U.S. operation amid its ongoing dispute with B&T USA. The move aims to restore direct control over manufacturing, distribution, and support for B&T products in the American market.
