The UK government accelerates announcing that it plans to introduce legislation to restrict lead ammunition already by summer 2026, with a further three-year – instead of five-year –  transition period running until 2029. All shotgun calibers and most rifle calibers will be affected.

Four high performance Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) in 5.56, including two 16” rifles and two short barrel rifles (SBRs) with 11.5” and 14.5” barrel respectively and optimized for suppressed use: discover here the new S&W's Axe rifle series.

Often, it's the small improvements that add up to advance a product. And that's exactly what the recently introduced Beretta APX A1 Tactical in 9 mm Luger caliber offers. We've tested the semi-automatic pistol extensively at the shooting range.

“Seven rounds, zero compromise”: Taurus drops the latest iteration of the 817 revolver chambered in .38 Special +P and featuring a seven-round cylinder capacity. Designed for today’s everyday carry needs, the 817 has a 2” barrel and is full stainless-steel construction.

Another important milestone for Victrix Armaments, the Italian excellence in the precision firearms sector: the company has officially been awarded the public tender issued by the Italian State Police for a new sniper weapon system. The selected weapon is the Gladio PS A1 bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester.

What is better for hunting applications, a thermal imaging riflescope or a traditional, daytime riflescope with a clip-on thermal imaging optical module? This is a question that cannot be easily answered, as there’s the practical and technical point of view, the actual hunting environments, scenarios and type of hunt – but there’s also local laws and regulations: depending on the country we hunt …

From Smith & Wesson's Performance Center, the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp features the patented Carry Comp technology with PowerPort ported barrel and slide. The pistol is available with or without thumb safety.

For half a century, sport shooters, hunters as well as law enforcement and the military from all over the world have been relying on Aimpoint red dot sights. The impetus for this was a light reflection from a shaving mirror. Today, the Swedish company from Malmö is recognised as the world market leader. What are the success factors? The all4shooters.com team takes a look back over the last five …

Two inexpensive but well-made Chinese-made folders. The first is called Mini-Ventura and is dedicated to users with small hands. The second is more suitable for users with medium-large hands, but is extremely light and handy. Summing up their prices, they do not add up to one hundred euros.

The latest iteration of Proof Research's Tundra rifle series features a right-hand titanium action for even more weight reduction. The match-grade barrel is carbon fiber wrapped and the Monte Carlo stock is also made of carbon fiber. The Tundra Ti X is guaranteed to deliver sub ½ MOA accuracy, is available in several calibers and comes in different stock finish options.

The Stoeger STR-9 semi-automatic pistol in 9mm Luger is a reliable striker-fired pistol featuring a polymer frame and double-stack magazine with a capacity of 20 rounds. The retail price is very affordable: for the basic version, it's $329 in the US.

The Swedish government's reaction to the Örebro school shooting, has not been long in coming: a ban on AR-15 rifles has been imposed. Black Rifles can no longer be used for hunting, but only on the shooting range. This is despite the fact that the murderer did not use AR-15-type weapons in committing his crime. The decision is quite puzzling.

The Beretta 694 over-and-under platform, appreciated by shooters since its introduction in 2019, evolves with the Black version. This shotgun offered in Sporting and Trap versions offers the enhanced ballistics of the Steelium Pro barrels, the proverbial strength of the DLC finish and the adjustment options provided by the B-Fast balance system. Let's take a look at all the most important features …

This year's SIG NEXT event took place from 17 to 19 June 2025 at the SIG Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire, USA. The manufacturer had only established the "NEXT" format the previous year. An international trade audience of press and dealers were given an impressive presentation of the new products for 2025. all4shooters.com reporter Carsten Burfeindt was once again on site and reported on the …

With the Gladio Small Bore, the Italian manufacturer Victrix offers a rimfire repeater with excellent features and fine workmanship down to the smallest detail. We tested how the .22 LR rifle performs at distances of up to 250 metres. You can read the results here.

A compact everyday carry pistol in 9mm that can deliver top-level shooting performance: thanks to an integrated compensator and a barrel that is 10% heavier, the CZ P-10 C Ported tames recoil and muzzle. It also comes with all the advanced features of the CZ P-10 series.