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ruger-firearms: Ruger introduces the 250th Anniversary Series of firearms

ruger-firearms07.04.2026Ruger introduces the 250th Anniversary Series of firearms

To celebrate the "250th Year of American Liberty," the special edition models include the 10/22 rifle, LCP MAX pistol, Ruger American Gen II rifle, Mark IV 22/45 pistol, Super Wrangler revolver, and AR lower. All models in the commemorative line feature the "Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty" engraving, with some also receiving additional aesthetic enhancements.

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culture: The all4shooters.com/all4hunters.com team wishes you a happy and relaxing Easter holiday 2026

culture04.04.2026The all4shooters.com/all4hunters.com team wishes you a happy and relaxing Easter holiday 2026

Once again, the international team of all4shooters.com/all4hunters.com, together with the editors of VISIER, caliber and Schweizer Waffen-Magazin and the entire team of VS Medien, would like to wish you a happy Easter!

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haenel: Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught

haenel01.04.2026Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught

After the Maschinenkarabiner 42(H) built by Haenel prevailed against the competing model from Walther, it evolved through several intermediate stages into the Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle. However, the wartime situation required further simplifications. A prototype resulting from these efforts has survived to this day. Here you can find the background story of this weapon developed by Hugo …

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springfield-armory: Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation

springfield-armory31.03.2026Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation

The new “Gen4” of Springfield Armory’s XD family of 9mm striker-fired handguns features a factory-milled optics-ready slide, improved slide serrations and a flat-face trigger – a comprehensive package at a competitive price point.

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clothing: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is fine-tuning the rules on permitted clothing for rifle shooters

clothing28.03.2026The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is fine-tuning the rules on permitted clothing for rifle shooters

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) made significant changes to the rules at the beginning of 2026, not only for the finals, but above all for shooting clothing: stiff shooting jackets, rigid trousers and clunky shoes make the athletes look bad in Olympic rifle shooting on TV. Is this "armor" necessary for high results? Pros & cons plus a half-baked interim solution from ISSF.

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technics: "Feeding the beast": high-capacity magazines for automatic weapons

SureFire, LLC.

technics13.10.2015 "Feeding the beast": high-capacity magazines for automatic weapons

In the first of two articles, Maxim Popenker offers us a treatise on feeding systems conceived for full-automatic firearms − starting with high-capacity magazines

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minox: Minox DTC 1100 high technology trail camera

Minox GmbH

minox08.10.2015 Minox DTC 1100 high technology trail camera

MINOX introduces the DTC 1100 trail camera, featuring GSM and 4G functions for full network coverage and easy setup

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pedersoli-davide: Test: Pedersoli Kodiak Mk VI muzzle loading express

Bruno Circi

pedersoli-davide06.10.2015 Test: Pedersoli Kodiak Mk VI muzzle loading express

We tested the shortened version of Pedersoli's classical hunting muzzle loading express: the Kodiak Mk VI with 615mm long, .50 caliber rifled barrels

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tikka: Colt Canada will provide Tikka rifles to the Canadian Rangers

Clare Kines

tikka03.10.2015 Colt Canada will provide Tikka rifles to the Canadian Rangers

Colt Canada (formerly DIEMACO) will manufacture Tikka rifles under license for the Canadian Rangers

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umarex: Umarex introduces a line of Oberland Arms airsoft replicas

Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG

umarex02.10.2015 Umarex introduces a line of Oberland Arms airsoft replicas

The German-based Umarex group launched a line of licensed airsoft replicas of the Oberland Arms series of rifles and carbines

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Browning International S.A - Browning Arms Company

browning01.10.2015 Browning announces a brand new line of ammunition

Browning International introduced a full line of handgun, shotgun, and rifle ammunition, to be available in 2016

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NürnbergMesse GmbH

iwa22.09.2015 Nuremberg gets ready for IWA 2016

Dates have been set for the 2016 edition of IWA OutdoorClassics and EnforceTac − a side event dedicated to professional-oriented law enforcement and military products

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spyderco: Spyderco Tusk, a mariner's knife

Franco Palamaro

spyderco21.09.2015 Spyderco Tusk, a mariner's knife

This mariner folding knife was conceived by Sal Glesser, founder of Spyderco, in the early 1980's. Finally available now, the Spyderco Tusk features some interesting solutions like the innovative ceramic ball bearing lock on the marlinspike

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hit-show-fiera-di-vicenza: 2016 HIT Show: time to gear up

hit-show-fiera-di-vicenza18.09.2015 2016 HIT Show: time to gear up

It's time for exhibitors to book their booth space for the 2016 edition of the HIT Show − taking place next February in Vicenza, Italy

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Geco: Field test: GECO Hexagon 9mm bullets

all4shooters.com

Geco14.09.2015 Field test: GECO Hexagon 9mm bullets

all4shooters.com field-tested hand-loaded ammunition using 9mm Hexagon bullets manufactured in Germany by GECO.

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Concern Kalashnikov

kalashnikov-111.09.2015 Concern Kalashnikov announces trademark registration and intellectual property campaign

The Concern Kalashnikov announced the registration of the "Kalashnikov" trademark, a first step in a new campaign to secure intellectual property rights

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springfield-armory: Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod.2 4" Service model semiautomatic pistol

Photo-composition by Franco Palamaro

springfield-armory08.09.2015 Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod.2 4" Service model semiautomatic pistol

Springfield Armory recently announced the imminent launch of a 4" barrel variant of the XD-9 Mod.2 enhanced semiautomatic pistol

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sino-defense-manufacturing: Test: Sino Defense Manufacturing SMG9

Giamario Pedroni - Sardinia Photo

sino-defense-manufacturing07.09.2015 Test: Sino Defense Manufacturing SMG9

First preview! All4shooters.com tested the SDM SMG9 − a super-interesting semiautomatic sub-carbine distributed exclusively by Prima Armi of Italy

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trijicon: Trijicon MRO red-dot miniature rifle optic

Trijicon, Inc.

trijicon03.09.2015 Trijicon MRO red-dot miniature rifle optic

Trijicon recently introduced the MRO miniature rifle optic, equally suited for hunting, sport shooting, police and military uses alike

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federal-ammunition: Federal Premium Trophy Copper MZ muzzleloader rifle bullets

Federal Premium Ammunition

federal-ammunition01.09.2015 Federal Premium Trophy Copper MZ muzzleloader rifle bullets

The ATK Group offers the Federal Premium Trophy Copper MZ high performance bullets for In-line muzzleloading hunting rifles

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battenfeld-technologies: Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series hand deprimer

Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.

battenfeld-technologies31.08.2015 Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series hand deprimer

Battenfeld Technologies, Inc. company introduces a new, revolutionary hand deprimer under the Frankford Arsenal brand

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: Two 9mm compact pistols tested: CZ Shadow 2 Carry & P10-C OR Ported

cz-ceska-zbrojovka27.03.2026 Two 9mm compact pistols tested: CZ Shadow 2 Carry & P10-C OR Ported

Even though the Shadow 2 Carry and P10-C Ported are very different in design and construction, the two new additions from CZ are intended to appeal to a specific clientele. This is the target group that is looking for a modern compact concealed carry pistol. We have put both guns through their paces.

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pistols: Zermatt Arms Waltz 9, the game-changing pistol with roller locking block system

pistols24.03.2026 Zermatt Arms Waltz 9, the game-changing pistol with roller locking block system

What happens when a manufacturer of high-end precision rifle actions decides to build a pistol? One example is the Waltz 9 from Zermatt Arms, a striker-fired pistol with 2011-style frame, roller locking block system, and a highly refined trigger. Recently released from the prototype stage, this American pistol (despite its name) will initially be offered in two versions.

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springfield-armory: Springfield Armory drops new COA-equipped pistol models

springfield-armory20.03.2026 Springfield Armory drops new COA-equipped pistol models

From the US manufacturer, three new variants of the 9mm Echelon featuring the factory-milled A-CUT interface and the innovative Aimpoint COA red dot sight, designed for concealed carry and sport shooting.1911 & 1911 DS COA models are on the way too.

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pistols: Gestamen Arms G9 HSP, the striker-fired & hammer-fired modular pistol

pistols13.03.2026 Gestamen Arms G9 HSP, the striker-fired & hammer-fired modular pistol

Gestamen Arms is a historic Hungarian firearms manufacturer that was established in the 1960s as a supplier for the Eastern Bloc armed forces. After the fall of the Iron Curtain, the company embarked on a profound modernization, opening up to the European civil market. Today, it combines traditional production techniques with state-of-the-art CNC technology.

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smith-wesson: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .45 Colt: Modern design with a Western flair

smith-wesson12.03.2026 Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .45 Colt: Modern design with a Western flair

With a slight tactical touch on the outside, this variant from Smith & Wesson's 1854 lever-action series is completely "Western" in one respect, namely the .45 Colt chambering. How does this gun-caliber combo perform in the field? Find out here in the article at all4shooters.com.

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sig-sauer: Competition-driven performance: New SIG Sauer P365 DH3 family

sig-sauer11.03.2026 Competition-driven performance: New SIG Sauer P365 DH3 family

Improving shootability without abandoning the familiar feel of the 9mm P365: with the competition-inspired P365 DH3 models, SIG Sauer has concentrated on recoil control, sight recovery and balance. Three configurations are available, all with a slide-integrated expansion chamber and 3.7” barrel.

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heckler-koch: HK SFP9 CC OR: The 9mm subcompact pistol tested on the shooting range

heckler-koch09.03.2026 HK SFP9 CC OR: The 9mm subcompact pistol tested on the shooting range

Heckler & Koch has added the tiny and extra-slim CC OR version to its Striker Fired Pistol 9 (SFP9) series. The pistol comes in 9mm Luger caliber and has a magazine capacity of 10 cartridges. Here at all4shooters.com, we test-fired the subcompact polymer pistol.

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savage-arms: Savage Model 110 RF: full-size action for rimfire competition and centerfire training

savage-arms25.03.2026 Savage Model 110 RF: full-size action for rimfire competition and centerfire training

Built around the proven Model 110 action, with the new Model 110 RF Savage brings the ergonomics and handling of a full-size rifle to the .22 LR segment. Three variants are offered, all featuring adjustable bolt throw length, .22 LR match-grade chamber, and AICS-pattern magazine compatibility.

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: CZ enters the Olympic shooting sport with the CZ 457 Target rimfire competition rifle

cz-ceska-zbrojovka19.03.2026 CZ enters the Olympic shooting sport with the CZ 457 Target rimfire competition rifle

With the American Olympic champion Matthew Emmons as technical advisor, the Czech manufacturer CZ wants to break into the Formula One of rimfire match rifles for the Olympics. The new CZ 457 Target is based on the tried-and-tested 457 series, but has to be able to do a lot more to compete with Walther, Anschütz, Grünig & Elmiger or Bleiker. We introduce here the new Target model together with a …

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rifles: Clawgear CG15 in .223 Remington – High-quality "made in Austria" AR rifles with classic Stoner system

rifles16.02.2026 Clawgear CG15 in .223 Remington – High-quality "made in Austria" AR rifles with classic Stoner system

There are many AR-15s, but very few of them come from Austria – but these ones do. We paid a visit to the shooting range with the CG15 semi-automatic rifles from Clawgear: discover in our report here at all4shooters.com how the Austrian rifles we tested fared in the field.

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bt: From B&T: 9mm APC9 SD PRO SBR and KH9S Covert

bt13.02.2026 From B&T: 9mm APC9 SD PRO SBR and KH9S Covert

At the last SHOT Show B&T showcased two of its latest products, the APC9 SD PRO SBR and the KH9S Covert, two 9mm firearms with a bunch of interesting and not-so-usual features.

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ruger-firearms: New short-barreled (SBR) versions for Ruger PC Carbine,10/22 and American Rifle Gen II

ruger-firearms12.02.2026 New short-barreled (SBR) versions for Ruger PC Carbine,10/22 and American Rifle Gen II

Short is better: three of the most popular Ruger's firearm families – the PC Carbine,10/22 rifle and American Rifle Gen II – are now also available as SBRs, or short-barreled rifles.

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: CZ 457 MDT ACC in .22 LR – A rimfire match rifle with great potential

cz-ceska-zbrojovka18.01.2026 CZ 457 MDT ACC in .22 LR – A rimfire match rifle with great potential

In the summer of 2025, the second IPRF Rimfire World Championship took place in the UK. The new rimfire top model CZ 457 MDT ACC presented here would be exactly the right tool for such adventures. We will tell you why this sophisticated CZ rifle could be an option – not only for the PRS shooter – after a detailed test.

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ruger-firearms: Ruger Harrier, a new line of AR-style modern sporting rifles

ruger-firearms09.01.2026 Ruger Harrier, a new line of AR-style modern sporting rifles

Ruger introduces the Harrier rifles, “The latest evolution in AR-pattern firearms”. Two models available, both chambered in 5.56 NATO. Features include a threaded 16.10"/409 mm government profile barrel and free-floated handguard M-LOK slots.

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shot-show: SHOT Show 2026: Fossari Crx9 Sporting BSR over-and-under

shot-show25.01.2026 SHOT Show 2026: Fossari Crx9 Sporting BSR over-and-under

The most fully equipped over-and-under in the Fossari Sporting range, the Crx9 Sporting BSR features an adjustable rib, a set of dedicated chokes, and an adjustable stock. It's ideal for demanding shooters and professionals.

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shotguns: IFF PA-MF, the 12-ga pump-action shotgun with tacticool aesthetics

shotguns19.10.2025 IFF PA-MF, the 12-ga pump-action shotgun with tacticool aesthetics

Manufactured in Turkey, this pump-action shotgun is clearly inspired by assault rifles, but can be also used as a hunting gun and has a very affordable price. Available in 12 gauge with magnum chamber, it is fed from a 10-round box magazine.

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huglu: Shotguns and rifles from Huglu: Quality at fair prices for sport shooters and hunters

huglu28.09.2025 Shotguns and rifles from Huglu: Quality at fair prices for sport shooters and hunters

In recent years, the Turkish gunsmith Huglu has developed into a global supplier of high-quality hunting and sport firearms. From the elegant over-and-under shotgun to the accurate bolt-action rifle, the Turkish guns combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. We present some representatives of the Huglu product range, which are recommended for both beginners …

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shotguns: Test: Zoli XL-Evo over-and-under shotgun from the Z-Gun series designed for clay target shooting

shotguns13.08.2025 Test: Zoli XL-Evo over-and-under shotgun from the Z-Gun series designed for clay target shooting

The latest addition to the Z-Gun series from the Italian manufacturer Antonio Zoli is the Zoli XL-Evo, an elegant sporting shotgun equipped with intelligent detail solutions for customised balancing. Read on to find out what makes this gun so interesting for clay pigeon shooters and how it performed in practice.

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beretta: Beretta 694 Black DLC, the clay-breaking machine

beretta05.07.2025 Beretta 694 Black DLC, the clay-breaking machine

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 …

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shotguns: Huglu XR-8 Pro: an inexpensive semi-automatic shotgun in 12ga with AR-15-style box magazine for IPSC and other dynamic shooting disciplines

shotguns03.06.2025 Huglu XR-8 Pro: an inexpensive semi-automatic shotgun in 12ga with AR-15-style box magazine for IPSC and other dynamic shooting disciplines

A box magazine-fed shotgun with nothing to criticise in terms of workmanship and function? Almost unthinkable, because until now the strict team at all4shooters.com always had something to criticise about such test candidates. We wanted to find out whether the Huglu XR-8 Pro from Turkey, which is also reasonably priced, could now break this spell. But read for yourself what came out of our test.

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beretta: Beretta A400L, the evolution of the semi-automatic for clay target shooting

beretta26.05.2025 Beretta A400L, the evolution of the semi-automatic for clay target shooting

Beretta introduces a new version of the legendary A400 12ga semi-automatic shotgun. Based on the B-link gas operating system, the A400L is designed for those who practice clay pigeon shooting and ensures 36% faster follow-up shots than competitor shotguns. It is now available with 71-, 76- and 81-centimeter barrels.

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pro-zone: Meprolight Sting Lumina 02, the new "Made in Israel" laser/IR illuminator for professional use

pro-zone23.03.2026 Meprolight Sting Lumina 02, the new "Made in Israel" laser/IR illuminator for professional use

Israeli Meprolight has updated the technical specs of its Sting Lumina 02 laser pointer, an advanced design that combines a dual-wavelength laser and an integrated infrared illuminator. Let's take a look at its main features through a Q&A with Golan Kalimi, Senior Vice President of Meprolight.

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enforce-tac: EnforceTac 2026 in Nuremberg: All info and innovations from the major trade fair for law enforcement, security agencies and the military – Part 2

enforce-tac25.02.2026 EnforceTac 2026 in Nuremberg: All info and innovations from the major trade fair for law enforcement, security agencies and the military – Part 2

Third and final day at Enforce Tac, the leading trade fair for security and defense in Nuremberg. The all4shooters.com team is still on site to report on the latest, most interesting and innovative products offered by international manufacturers in these times of "networked security".

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enforce-tac24.02.2026 EnforceTac 2026 in Nuremberg: All info and innovations from the major trade fair for law enforcement, security agencies and the military

Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, Germany, once again demonstrates how strongly the "internal and external security" segment is to be understood under the guiding principle of "networked security". With German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz as patron and a list of exhibitors with 1,450 names, the framework conditions are clearly set. The all4shooters.com team is on site.

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GSG: Test: GSG-9 Airsoft in 6mm BB, the GSG-9 AEG replica from German Sport Guns

GSG07.02.2026 Test: GSG-9 Airsoft in 6mm BB, the GSG-9 AEG replica from German Sport Guns

GSG, a German-based company, also makes rimfire and centerfire guns. So it comes as no surprise that the successful live gun models are also included in its product lineup as airsoft replicas. With the GSG-9 Airsoft, we have taken a detailed look at one such replica.

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enforce-tac: Enforce Tac 2027: the trade fair for internal and external security gets a new start date and a new hall structure with more space

enforce-tac13.01.2026 Enforce Tac 2027: the trade fair for internal and external security gets a new start date and a new hall structure with more space

The organisers of Germany's leading trade fair for the defense and security sector want to adapt to the security policy and technological requirements of the coming years, in particular by once again increasing the exhibition space and realigning the hall structure. We have summarised what this means for Enforce Tac 2027 here.

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fnh: FN 15 ASR awarded the UK Police Primary Carbine System Framework Agreement

fnh10.01.2026 FN 15 ASR awarded the UK Police Primary Carbine System Framework Agreement

All UK Police forces can now acquire the approved FN 15 ASR weapon in 5.56 NATO as part of the PPCS framework. The FN 15 ASR is a fully ambidextrous design developed by FN to meet the needs of Law Enforcement Officers.

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steiner-optics: Steiner ATLAS, the next-generation Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System

steiner-optics11.12.2025 Steiner ATLAS, the next-generation Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System

Designed for professionals and engineered for harsh environments, the new Steiner ATLAS comes with five emitters for full target engagement capability in any condition and at any range. Its compact footprint and low-profile integrated mount allow for seamless compatibility with standard optics.

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culture: Suitable for winter and medals: France's biathlon champions are shooting with RWS rimfire cartridges this season

NordicFocus, © Thibaut/NordicFocus

culture14.03.2026 Suitable for winter and medals: France's biathlon champions are shooting with RWS rimfire cartridges this season

The French biathletes are undoubtedly the most successful athletes in this exciting winter sport discipline at the moment. No fewer than three team gold medals, plus three individual golds, four silvers, and three bronzes went to France at the Winter Olympics. One secret of their success: precise and reliable ammunition for the shooting events, and that comes from RWS.

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STROBL.cz: Frankford Arsenal X10 progressive press from STROBL.cz: We put it through its paces

Palamaro, Franco

STROBL.cz18.12.2025 Frankford Arsenal X10 progressive press from STROBL.cz: We put it through its paces

I have been using Frankford Arsenal’s X10 ten-station automatic indexing ammunition reloading press for some time now, and I actually kept the very first “production run” of 20 9mm rounds of ammunition. Let’s now compare these rounds with the very last 20 rounds from the last batch, after 1000 reloads at the range with our CZ75 SP01 Shadow pistol. Will they be any different? Any drifting, …

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rws-ammunition: Test: .22 LR ammo – With the RWS Long Range Match and R Plus Long Range at distances beyond the 100-m mark

rws-ammunition10.11.2025 Test: .22 LR ammo – With the RWS Long Range Match and R Plus Long Range at distances beyond the 100-m mark

Long-range shooting with rimfire rifles is becoming increasingly popular. If you want to shoot safely at long distances, you need not only intensive training but also reliable and precise ammunition. However, intensive training also requires greater ammo usage, as well as dynamic long-range competitions, which inherently involve more shooting. To meet these requirements, RWS has now developed the …

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ammunition: Affordable and precise: Scorpio ammunition from STV Technology

ammunition29.07.2025 Affordable and precise: Scorpio ammunition from STV Technology

The Czech company STV Technology, which was only founded in 2017, manufactures ammunition in common handgun and rifle calibers under the Scorpio brand. We introduce you to the company STV Technology, its historical roots, production methods and the cartridges.

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ammunition: UK lead ban: restrictions to lead ammo already by summer 2026

ammunition17.07.2025 UK lead ban: restrictions to lead ammo already by summer 2026

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.

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Geco: Shotgun shooting with shot cartridges and slugs is a competitive sport – So gun and ammunition must be a good match

Geco29.04.2025 Shotgun shooting with shot cartridges and slugs is a competitive sport – So gun and ammunition must be a good match

Modern high-performance shotguns for competition are uncompromisingly trimmed for the fastest function and reliability. Top shooters place similarly high demands on shotgun shells: that's why they choose GECO, because the range of choice and the quality are right. We introduce you to the individual cartridge types and gauges.

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Sellier & Bellot: 200 years of Sellier & Bellot: the history of the Czech ammunition manufacturer

Sellier & Bellot30.03.2025 200 years of Sellier & Bellot: the history of the Czech ammunition manufacturer

The Czech ammunition manufacturer Sellier & Bellot was founded in 1825 and is therefore celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It has always been one of the most reliable ammo suppliers for the military, law enforcement and civilian markets on the international stage. There is a new logo and some other news to mark the anniversary.

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aimpoint: Test: Aimpoint Duty RDS MR universal multi-reticle red dot sight

aimpoint17.03.2026 Test: Aimpoint Duty RDS MR universal multi-reticle red dot sight

A multi-talent: hardly distinguishable from its predecessor in the form of the Aimpoint Duty RDS, the new Aimpoint Duty RDS MR has a whole lot more inside. After the launch, we here at all4shooters.com put the reflex sight through its paces. You can find the results here.

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optics: New T7 one-piece scope mount from ERATAC – Recknagel responds to community feedback

optics08.03.2026 New T7 one-piece scope mount from ERATAC – Recknagel responds to community feedback

With the new T7 mount, ERATAC is presenting a new development that has arisen directly from requirements in tenders and user feedback. Among other things, the hinges, a significant weight reduction and additional 45° interfaces take center stage. We took a closer look at these and other features here at all4shooters.com.

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red-dot: New Ultradot Prime XT red dot sight, rugged & compact

red-dot03.02.2026 New Ultradot Prime XT red dot sight, rugged & compact

In their home country, the USA, sport shooters have already won numerous awards with the high-quality red dot sights from Ultradot. We present the compact Prime XT model in detail.

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aimpoint: Aimpoint introduces the COA R red dot for hunting rifles and expands the pistol line

aimpoint29.01.2026 Aimpoint introduces the COA R red dot for hunting rifles and expands the pistol line

Among the new products proposed by Aimpoint for 2026 is the COA R red dot, a version designed to be mounted on hunting rifles. Also interesting is the confirmation that the pistol version will henceforth be made available to more than thirty international manufacturers, who will then be able to factory install it on their handguns.

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Sightmark: Test: new Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight, the second generation of the popular reflex optic

Franco Palamaro

Sightmark03.12.2025 Test: new Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight, the second generation of the popular reflex optic

At the beginning of October, Sightmark presented the brand new, affordable and ultra-compact Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight in the USA. The new red dot sight with the standard Docter/Venom footprint is not only rugged, precise and extremely versatile, it is also a real all-rounder. It is suitable for tactical use on AR platforms in the military/LE segment, for driven hunting and, last but …

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optics: Akaso Sight 300: handheld digital monocular for color night vision

optics01.12.2025 Akaso Sight 300: handheld digital monocular for color night vision

A portable digital monocular for color night vision, which can also be used with a helmet mounting for hands-free operation: advertised as a next-generation AI-powered device, the Akaso Sight 300 comes with what might be the lowest online price tag for a truly functioning color electro-optical monocular. We tested it.

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optics: From mechanical sights to riflescope and red dot – How and with what do you aim?

optics20.11.2025 From mechanical sights to riflescope and red dot – How and with what do you aim?

The differences between the individual types of sighting devices and their advantages and disadvantages: to what extent can a sophisticated optical sight compensate for poor eye sight or poor visibility? Here you will discover the most common technical devices and how to use them optimally.

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beretta: MyBeretta Community, a new personal area dedicated to Beretta users

beretta18.03.2026 MyBeretta Community, a new personal area dedicated to Beretta users

Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta introduces “the next level of the Beretta experience, all in one place”: a centralized digital hub where hunters and shooters can access info about Beretta products and benefit from exclusive services and initiatives.

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accessories: Inforce ARC 650/350 tactical flashlights/weapon lights

accessories19.02.2026 Inforce ARC 650/350 tactical flashlights/weapon lights

Inforce's new ARC 350 and ARC 650 series of modular tactical flashlights/weapon lights comprise four models, two with integrated mounting lugs and two handheld models. Featuring professional ruggedness and reliability, the ARCs also provide high-performance illumination, with 1,200 or 1,400 lumens for the 18350 or 18650 rechargeable battery-powered versions respectively, and are compatible with …

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beretta: Beretta and Garmin introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition smartwatch

beretta15.01.2026 Beretta and Garmin introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition smartwatch

Beretta, the world's oldest firearms manufacturer celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2026, is teaming up with Garmin, the global leader in GPS and smartwatch technology, to introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition. It is a limited edition of just 500 pieces worldwide: an exclusive watch that combines five centuries of Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.

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STROBL.cz09.12.2025 Gift ideas at STROBL.CZ: Inexpensive accessories for sport shooters, hunters and outdoor fans for Christmas

As Christmas approaches, many people are faced with the recurring annual question of what to get as a present for a passionate hunter, a precision-loving sports shooter, a meticulous reloader – or even for yourself. It can be equipment that is really needed, or a smart gadget that will bring a smile to the gun enthusiast's face. We took a look around the Czech specialist retailer STROBL.CZ and put …

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nextorch: Nexdot WL15, a compact and powerful light that fits any gun

nextorch27.11.2025 Nexdot WL15, a compact and powerful light that fits any gun

In addition to being extremely powerful (1,200 lumens) and versatile, the new Nextorch gun light comes with a set of adapter plates that allow it to be securely attached to most modern semi-automatic pistols. Let's take a look at its most salient features.

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nextorch: Test: Nextorch TA21, a particularly compact and lightweight flashlight for everyday use

nextorch21.10.2025 Test: Nextorch TA21, a particularly compact and lightweight flashlight for everyday use

Weighing less than 100 grams and 10-cm long, the new Nextorch TA21 has a lot to offer as an easy-to-use, versatile EDC flashlight. Not only does it come with various practical modes, but also a red LED for stealth mode in addition to two white LEDs. We put the compact and powerful torch through its paces.

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accessories: New Walker Suppressor Earbuds: silence only the unwanted and stay connected

accessories11.10.2025 New Walker Suppressor Earbuds: silence only the unwanted and stay connected

The new Walker's Bluetooth-enabled Suppressor Earbuds can enhance environmental sounds and automatically block unwanted damaging sounds providing a noise reduction rating of 25 dB. The new earbuds also feature app-based control and Bluetooth 5.3 Connectivity.

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crkt: CRKT Minimalist Nessmuk, a compact outdoor knife

crkt15.03.2026 CRKT Minimalist Nessmuk, a compact outdoor knife

This Nessmuk belongs to CRKT's Minimalist line and is inspired by 19th-century American writer and early conservationist George Washington Sear. It's a lightweight survival knife designed for outdoors featuring a A Micarta handle with three finger choils and a deep-bellied blade.

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knives: Special report: Christmas knives from $40 to $600 – Part 2

knives08.12.2025 Special report: Christmas knives from $40 to $600 – Part 2

Our Christmas gift special continues and concludes with this second instalment. We present a selection of knives to give and receive as gifts, with prices to suit all budgets.

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civivi: Special report: Christmas knives from $40 to $600 – Part 1

civivi28.11.2025 Special report: Christmas knives from $40 to $600 – Part 1

Let's forget the "fake news" par excellence, that giving somebody a knife as a gift brings bad luck. Not only is this not true, but these days it is easy to find some very affordable bargains online. In this two-part article, we suggest a few models to give (or give yourself) as a present at Christmas – and in some cases we also suggest where you can buy them and save a bundle.

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knives: CIC Show 2025 in Milan: official dates and final list of participating Master Knifemakers

knives25.10.2025 CIC Show 2025 in Milan: official dates and final list of participating Master Knifemakers

The dates for the exhibition of artistic, sporting and collectors' knives have already been set, and the list of participants is now official, as communicated to us by the secretariat of the Italian Knife Guild. This year, some Masters who have not been seen for some time will return to the exhibition, and distinguished guests from far and wide are also expected.

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knives: QSP Jumping Jack Slip Joint knife, back to basics

knives07.10.2025 QSP Jumping Jack Slip Joint knife, back to basics

With this compact yet robust pocket knife, QSP Knife revives the glories of days gone by, when knives were carried in pockets all day, had bone handles and stayed open with a simple friction lock.

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knives: New Camillus Explorer Edge, an inexpensive folding knife for outdoor excursions

knives14.09.2025 New Camillus Explorer Edge, an inexpensive folding knife for outdoor excursions

The Camillus Explorer Edge features a 76-mm drop-point 3Cr13 stainless steel blade and a fully ambidextrous crossbar lock. Handle is glass filled nylon. Designed for typical outdoor tasks, this folder comes at a price you can't refuse...

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sig-sauer: A collection of premium knives from SIG Sauer and Eikonic Knife Company

sig-sauer10.09.2025 A collection of premium knives from SIG Sauer and Eikonic Knife Company

Four models available with different handle materials/colors and various steel types and profiles (one model also comes with a serrated blade option): from a collaboration between SIG Sauer and Eikonic Knife Company, the Xiphos, Karak, Tsuru and Validus folding knives.

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hermann-historica: A treasure or a trinket? How you can determine the value of historical weapons

Haack, Mathias

hermann-historica22.03.2026 A treasure or a trinket? How you can determine the value of historical weapons

Historical firearms fascinate hunters, collectors, shooters and sometimes historians alike. But their value is not determined by their age alone: condition, originality, precision, accessories and verifiable history are decisive factors. A practical test with a Mosin-Nagant, a Swedish Mauser and Mauser K98 shows what is important when determining value.

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sport-shooting: How can scoring be measured and compared in shooting sports?

sport-shooting21.03.2026 How can scoring be measured and compared in shooting sports?

Shooting is easy, the art lies in hitting the target. This truism, while banal, contains a kernel of truth and reveals a problem that marksmen have grappled with for centuries: how can accuracy be measured, how can the skills of multiple shooters be compared? In this installment of our information series, we start by looking at the various scoring systems using ring values.

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sport-shooting: The path to becoming a coach: ISSF Academy training and further education – D Course for shotgun

sport-shooting07.03.2026 The path to becoming a coach: ISSF Academy training and further education – D Course for shotgun

Just over a year ago, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Academy was launched with the aim of training coaches for the Olympic shooting sports disciplines with rifle, shotgun and pistol. all4shooters.com editor Tino Schmidt went back to school to find out exactly what's behind it.

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 post-show report: Further highlights and new products from the major firearms trade show

iwa03.03.2026 IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 post-show report: Further highlights and new products from the major firearms trade show

Even after IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 concluded, all4shooters.com is still in “new product” mode: because the show once again delivered far more exciting and clever products than can realistically be covered during the exhibition days, we’re continuing our walk-throughs of the halls in a post-show report.

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: The firearms and outdoor equipment industry remains cautiously optimistic

iwa01.03.2026 IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: The firearms and outdoor equipment industry remains cautiously optimistic

On the fourth and last day of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, show management delivered a cautiously optimistic assessment. With around 25,000 visitors, attendance remained largely steady, and true to the IWA motto “Made for Trade” a great deal of business was conducted. Personal, face-to-face conversations with business partners remain important – especially in times of crisis – and the show also helps …

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: new firearms and ammo from Day 3

iwa28.02.2026 IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: new firearms and ammo from Day 3

Under IWA VISION, the Nuremberg fair trade brings together key themes that address both the firearms industry itself and its broader societal context: crisis management, gun laws, global crises and EU policy, as well as tariffs, are all closely interconnected – and the firearms sector is feeling that impact right now.

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: Our report from Day 2 of the Nuremberg trade fair

iwa27.02.2026 IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: Our report from Day 2 of the Nuremberg trade fair

Now in its 52nd year, IWA OutdoorClassics has remained largely unaffected by the Gulf War, terrorist attacks, COVID-19, and other global crises over the years. So, despite a local public transport strike, trade visitors from all over the world were picked up from the airport or main train station by free shuttle bus and were able to visit the world's leading trade fair. The team of …

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culture: U.S. Supreme Court confirms the right to carry firearms in public

culture25.06.2022 U.S. Supreme Court confirms the right to carry firearms in public

“The constitutional right to carry arms in public for self-defense is not ‘a second-class right',” wrote Justice Clarence Thomas in the majority opinion that struck down NY law requiring a “special need” for carrying guns. But in the meantime the U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan package of “gun control” measures...

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knives: Knife legislation in Europe: an overview

Christian Wagner

knives10.06.2020 Knife legislation in Europe: an overview

A planned camping holiday in a European country, maybe with a fishing rod: for this purpose, a knife in your travel bag, and off you go – that was once. Meanwhile, most European countries have in fact enacted quite strict and confusing rules and laws about which knives and cutting tools may be carried. all4shooters.com tries here to give an overview of the rules that have to be observed..

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law: EU Lead Ban for ammunition: undue interferences?

law13.05.2020 EU Lead Ban for ammunition: undue interferences?

An information paper forwarded on 3rd May 2020 by the Directorate-General for Environment's Expert Group on the Birds and Habitats Directives ("NADEG") to Member States’ delegation invites to “ensure a positive vote on the draft Commission Regulation.” AFEMS and IEACS, in close coordination with FACE and the EU network are now requiring a clarification.

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law: EU Gun-Ban: the Court of Justice rejects the Czech Republic lawsuit. There is just one political goal - to take firearms away from law-abiding Europeans

law05.12.2019 EU Gun-Ban: the Court of Justice rejects the Czech Republic lawsuit. There is just one political goal - to take firearms away from law-abiding Europeans

European countries must obey to the EU anti-gun agenda: on December 3rd the Court of Justice of the European Union struck down the lawsuit of the Czech Republic against the 2017 EU directive that restricts firearms possession and use. Additionally there's the “EU ban of lead in ammunition” and other plans to completely disarm citizens. Can we accept this?

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culture: The truth about lead in ammunition: facts, scientific studies – All you should know to understand what consequences a ban of lead could have

culture27.09.2019 The truth about lead in ammunition: facts, scientific studies – All you should know to understand what consequences a ban of lead could have

Please be aware that what’s currently going on at EU Commission level and at ECHA has the realistic potential - based on ideology rather than facts - to become the starting point of the end of our passions: hunting and shooting, including serious consequences for nature, wildlife …

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law: The European Commission goes ahead with the lead ammo ban

law30.08.2019 The European Commission goes ahead with the lead ammo ban

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been formally requested to prepare a restriction proposal on the placing on the market and the use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets). The proposal should address even lead in fishing weights (!). FACE and CIC, two of the most important European and international organizations representing hunters' interests, express their concern. And the …

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law: European Directive 853/2017: the most important innovations on acquisition and possession of firearms

law01.08.2019 European Directive 853/2017: the most important innovations on acquisition and possession of firearms

On April, 25, 2017 the Council adopted an important directive on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons and firearms. Even if the directive is from 2017, EU countries are implementing it only now in summer and autumn 2019, so that many shooters and collectors still don't know much about it. So let's talk about it now. Because this EU directive radically modifies and renews the …

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