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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
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haenelHaenel'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
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springfield-armorySpringfield 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
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clothingThe 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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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: Two 9mm compact pistols tested: CZ Shadow 2 Carry & P10-C OR Ported
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cz-ceska-zbrojovkaTwo 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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savage-arms: Savage Model 110 RF: full-size action for rimfire competition and centerfire training
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savage-armsSavage 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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generic-news: High-Speed Video on all4shooters.com

generic-newsHigh-Speed Video on all4shooters.com

All4shooters.com staff has had the opportunity to play and experiment for just one day with high-speed video cameras. And, as usual in everything we do, the result has been just mind blowing fantastic! Spent case ejection, slow motion performance of handguns and rifles, shooter behavior, and much, much more

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: CZ enters the Olympic shooting sport with the CZ 457 Target rimfire competition rifle
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cz-ceska-zbrojovkaCZ 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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huglu: Shotguns and rifles from Huglu: Quality at fair prices for sport shooters and hunters
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hugluShotguns 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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beretta: Beretta 694 Black DLC, the clay-breaking machine
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berettaBeretta 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
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shotgunsHuglu 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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enforce-tac: EnforceTac 2026 in Nuremberg: All info and innovations from the major trade fair for law enforcement, security agencies and the military

enforce-tacEnforceTac 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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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
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enforce-tacEnforce 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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culture: Suitable for winter and medals: France's biathlon champions are shooting with RWS rimfire cartridges this season
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cultureSuitable 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
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STROBL.czFrankford 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
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rws-ammunitionTest: .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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Sightmark: Test: new Sightmark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 red dot sight, the second generation of the popular reflex optic
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SightmarkTest: 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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accessories: Inforce ARC 650/350 tactical flashlights/weapon lights
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accessoriesInforce 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
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berettaBeretta 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.cz: Gift ideas at STROBL.CZ: Inexpensive accessories for sport shooters, hunters and outdoor fans for Christmas

STROBL.czGift 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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sport-shooting: How can scoring be measured and compared in shooting sports?
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sport-shootingHow 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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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026:  The firearms and outdoor equipment industry remains cautiously optimistic

iwaIWA 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: Our report from Day 2 of the Nuremberg trade fair

iwaIWA 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

cultureU.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
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knivesKnife 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?

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

lawThe 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

lawEuropean 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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