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Shooters have numerous uses for rangefinders within the firearms community. Rangefinders can be used for recreational, hunting, or competition purposes to range various objects. Burris Optics is proud to announce its first handheld laser rangefinder with the Signature LRF 2000.
Toor Knives and Skallywag Tactical are known for making high-quality combat and utility knives. Both companies produce knives that meet the need of operators, hunters, and self-defense practitioners around the globe. Recently, Toor and Skallywag have joined forces to introduce their newest knife, the Mutiny.
Since the introduction of the SIG P365 a few years back, it has been a massive influx of micro-compact handguns and micro red dots to pair with them. Recently, Vortex announced its foray into the micro-compact red dot market with the Defender CCW micro red dot.
Recently, HHV was proud to introduce its newest ballistic helmet, the ATE_Lite. The new helmet will be produced here in the United States and will feature a lightweight and adaptable design while attempting to blend performance, comfort, and price into one package.
Toor Knives is a well-known knife manufacturer based out of Southern California. The company specializes in manufacturing knives that fit the needs of operators, outdoorsmen, and hunters from around the globe. Recently, Toor launched its newest knife, the Valor which is part of its new Frontline series.
Bobro Engineering has recently released a new offset red dot mount called the A-BOM for the Trijicon RMR. A-BOM stands for Adjustable Bore axis Mount. The design of A-BOM allows the end user to adjust the red dot angle to align its axis with the bore axis of your rifle.
Atibal Optics makes quality riflescopes and red dots at that mid-tier price point. Their optics features solid build quality, good glass, and features that improve the quality of life on the optic. Atibal is branching out and providing its first extended-range scope in its lineup–meet the Stealth HD 4-24x50mm riflescope.
At Shot Show 2023, Primary Arms unveiled SLx MD-25 with the ACSS reticle. Now, the new red dot is ready for prime time and to provide consumers with an affordable red dot option. The SLx MD-25 Gen II features a 12,000-hour battery life, auto live technology, and 12 illumination settings. The red dot also includes risers and spacers for the end users to find the perfect optic height.
Finding the suitable holster mount to your preferred quick detach system for your holster can be a pain in the ass. Each holster manufacturer has an ecosystem that allows the end user adaptability, customization, and modularity to a certain extent.
Burris Optics is known for making quality optics, binoculars, mounts, spotting scopes, and accessories. Recently, Burris unveiled a new and innovative riflescope that seeks to revolutionize the market. Burris proudly announces its latest optic, the Veracity PH 4-20x50mm riflescope. The new Veracity PH riflescope features the Programmable Elevation Knob (PEK) system, a digital HUD, and a companion app to go with the optic.
CRKT makes quality knives, axes, and multi-tools at a fair price. Recently, CRKT released the new Provoke EDC knife. The Provoke EDC uses the same Kinematic technology from the original Provoke Karambit released a few years ago. Many users wanted the Kinematic technology in a normal but didn’t need it in a karambit knife style.
Shield Sights is well-known for making solid and rugged red dot sights geared toward compact, subcompact, and micro-compact handguns. The company has found great success with its popular RMS and RMSc red dot sights design for the G48, SIG P365, and Springfield Hellcat. At Shot Show 2023, Shield announced four new optics coming to market, the AMS, the RMSd, the SIS2, and the CQS.
PTR is widely-known for making HK MP5 and G3 clones. At this year’s Shot Show, PTR announced their lineup of 3-D printed monolithic titanium suppressors known as VENT. When 3-D printing, the VENT suppressors PTR used additives in the manufacturing process to avoid structural weakness caused by wielding.
SliencerCo is proud to unveil its latest suppressor with the new Velos Low Back Pressure suppressor, or LBP for short. The Velos LBP is SilencerCo’s answer for customers seeking optimal performance from a dedicated 5.56 suppressor.
Gemtech is well-known within the industry for making robust and innovative suppressor systems. That desire for innovation has led to their newest .30 caliber suppressor, the Neutron 7.62. The Neutron was designed to strike the perfect balance between size, strength, and weight. This suppressor can be used on a short-barreled rifle, designated marksman rifle, or hunting rifle.
SIG Sauer’s presence wasn’t felt on this year’s Shot Show floor, but the firearms manufacturer did host an exclusive range day for shooters to test various upcoming SIG products. One of the new products unveiled by SIG SAUER was the Romeo M17 red dot sight.