The CIVIVI ELITE Brova launches the brand’s new ELITE line, positioned between CIVIVI’s more affordable models and the premium knives offered by WE Knife. A CPM S35VN blade, aluminum handle, Top Liner Lock and a U.S. price of $145 are among its main selling points. 

Renowned firearms and ballistics expert Jens Tigges passed away unexpectedly on October 20 at the age of 58. He was Marketing Director and one of the Managing Directors of Outdoor Marketing International GmbH (OMI), a company representing major U.S. manufacturers such as Savage, Leupold, Hogdon and Hornady throughout Europe.

Smith & Wesson is expanding its presence in the hunting and bolt-action rifle markets with the acquisition of Savage Arms. The deal has already closed and brings a major new shareholder into the company: JDH Capital. Here are the business and financial details. 

The TARN is rightly regarded as one of the most enigmatic and elusive military pistols ever made. Only nine examples are generally believed to have been produced for Polish pilots serving in exile in Great Britain. One of these exceptionally rare handguns will be offered by Hermann Historica in November 2026 

The result of years of joint development by La Vallée and Beretta, this unique creation features an unprecedented detail: side plates with sapphire crystal openings that reveal the intricate mechanics of the Beretta SO10 action, redesigned with a new opening system and enhanced by sophisticated finishes inspired by the finest timepieces. 

In a surprise move, Ruger has announced that production of a substantial number of handgun and long-gun models in its current catalog is being suspended or brought to an end. The company's official statement answers some questions, but leaves many more open.

The Steambow B08 Tactical is a repeating crossbow that stands apart from the Austrian manufacturer’s other models because it fires .68-caliber spherical projectiles instead of bolts, fed from a detachable eight-round magazine. In its standard configuration, it is intended for paintball, recreational shooting – including indoors – and, where Pepper-filled projectiles are legal, home defense. But …

Strap in folks, as we’re getting into the hard math behind long-range external ballistics. Our subject is ballistic coefficient, usually shortened to BC, the ever important parameter that is always present in every ballistic computer, solver or software we may use in our sport. How does it work? What do we need to understand about air resistance to use it correctly? And what happens when we get it …

The Jacob Grey TWC Hex is a contemporary take on the high-capacity 9mm semiautomatic pistols once known as “Wonder Nines.” With a 17-round double-stack magazine, a 2011-style hybrid frame and premium American manufacturing, the Hex has already earned strong reviews from shooters, industry experts and the U.S. firearms press.

CZ introduces a new pistol platform for professional users and the civilian market. Key features of the CZ DUTY include three grip-module sizes, fully ambidextrous controls and an Optics-Ready interface that allows compatible red-dot sights to mount directly to the slide.

Built around an all-steel action scaled specifically to each gauge, the F.A.I.R. Iside Prestige Tartaruga Gold side-by-side combines classic styling – highlighted by its elegant round-body profile – with mechanical features designed for practical performance in the field.

For its 500th anniversary, Beretta has unveiled the 1526 Parallelo, a unique pair of 12-gauge side-by-side shotguns. Inspired by the flowing lines of the Beretta 486 by Marc Newson, the project combines that contemporary design language with a traditional full sidelock action. Across the receiver, engraved waves evoke the movement of water before fading into a hand-polished mirror finish, bringing …

The Wilson Combat Bulwark is a compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a 15-round double-stack magazine. Beneath its thoroughly modern exterior is a fully enclosed internal hammer and a straight-pull trigger inspired by the 1911 design. All-metal construction, a removable fire-control module and provision for direct mounting of a red-dot sight round out a particularly interesting feature set.

Brand new for the European market and also interesting for North American hunters, one of Baschieri & Pellagri’s more interesting introductions this year is the Semi Magnum 40 Short Range, a 12-gauge hunting load designed to combine a heavy shot charge with fast, generous pattern spread at relatively short distances.

At its SIG NEXT event, SIG SAUER unveiled the new P385, a striker-fired 9mm pistol designed around a proprietary recoil-management system that promises noticeably flatter shooting. According to the manufacturer, the new platform can reduce muzzle rise by 20% or more, depending on the specific version.  

Turkish manufacturer Huglu is entering the pistol-caliber carbine market with its new Mohac family. For this test, we took a closer look at the Huglu Mohac Sport in 9mm Luger, although only the 12-inch-barreled SBR version, as its 16-inch sibling was not available for our test. The Mohac Sport is not the first Huglu firearm we personally tested, and our previous experience with the Turkish …