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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

GecoShotgun 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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caldwell: Caldwell VelociRadar Ballistic Chronograph: the revolution

caldwellCaldwell VelociRadar Ballistic Chronograph: the revolution

A revolution in firearms accessory technology, the VelociRadar Chronograph from Caldwell is based on CHIRP radar technology – not only it accurately measures muzzle velocity but is able to track the bullet as it travels downrange to calculate the bullet’s ballistic coefficient and downrange energy. Compatible with firearms, air guns and bows, it’s available in EU from Strobl.cz at an MSRP of 654 …

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taurus-firearms: Taurus 58, the (not so) new .380 EDC pistol

taurus-firearmsTaurus 58, the (not so) new .380 EDC pistol

The latest addition to the Taurus lineup is actually an old acquaintance of Taurus – and Beretta – fans. Features include a compact and carry-friendly design, 15-round magazine,  and lightweight aluminum-frame. The pistol comes in black and stainless steel finish options.

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pump-action: Test: Huglu Victor P-Tac Tactical and P-Tac Home Defence, the affordable pump-action shotguns

pump-actionTest: Huglu Victor P-Tac Tactical and P-Tac Home Defence, the affordable pump-action shotguns

Shotguns from the Turkish manufacturer Huglu have been on show at trade fairs for years. We tested two very interestingly priced pump-action models from Huglu. We wanted to find out whether the favourably priced shotguns are also technically convincing. Here is the result of our test fire.

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: New CZ Shadow 2 Carry, great for both sport and self-defense

cz-ceska-zbrojovkaNew CZ Shadow 2 Carry, great for both sport and self-defense

“Born from Sport, tailored for EDC” : the latest addition to CZ's pistol lineup is a compact 9mm gun with all the features of the full-size Shadow 2 model and an innovative optics-ready interface that allows direct optic mounting without plates.

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iwa: IWA 2025 – Preview Part 2: Knife and outdoor segments are to be further strengthened at the trade fair

iwaIWA 2025 – Preview Part 2: Knife and outdoor segments are to be further strengthened at the trade fair

The IWA is multifaceted: as an international firearms exhibition, it lives up to its name, as we have already shown in Part 1 of our trade fair preview. However, in addition to the classic range of hunting and sporting firearms, ammunition and optics, there are other exhibition segments at the IWA. These are just as important for the specialist hunting trade, but are not nearly as well booked as …

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: Firearms manufacturer CZ launches new campaign on the safe handling of firearms – Win a training session with martial artist Jiri Prochazka and top shooter Eric Grauffel

cz-ceska-zbrojovkaFirearms manufacturer CZ launches new campaign on the safe handling of firearms – Win a training session with martial artist Jiri Prochazka and top shooter Eric Grauffel

The basic requirements for safe gun handling include, in particular, respect, calm, balance, mental resilience, regular training and discipline. These requirements also apply to top athletes. This is why Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) is now launching an awareness-raising campaign for the safe handling of firearms together with MMA champion Jiri Prochazka as its face. The martial artist is joined by top …

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fausti-stefano-arms: New Fausti Caledon Sporting over-and-under shotgun

fausti-stefano-armsNew Fausti Caledon Sporting over-and-under shotgun

SHOT Show 2025: Fausti presents to the American public the new Caledon Sporting over-and-under, an entry level shotgun that will be available in 12 and 20 gauge with technical characteristics dedicated to shooters and hunters who are passionate about the discipline. Let's take a look at its main features together.

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fair: F.A.I.R. Carrera V, a 12-ga over-and-under designed for Sporting

fairF.A.I.R. Carrera V, a 12-ga over-and-under designed for Sporting

SHOT Show 2025: At the Las Vegas show, F.A.I.R. unveiled an over-and-under model addition to the Carrera series, designed for the Sporting shooting discipline. Its name is Carrera V, a 12-gauge shotgun featuring an adjustable stock, F.A.I.R. X-Cones barrels and interchangeable choke set, and a blued receiver with gold accents.

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shot-show: Bishop Ammunition & Firearms AR45 TC, a quintessentially American Pistol Caliber Carbine

shot-showBishop Ammunition & Firearms AR45 TC, a quintessentially American Pistol Caliber Carbine

SHOT Show 2025: Bishop Ammunition & Firearms AR45 TC. Speaking of guns, it is hard to imagine anything more American than this pistol caliber rifle that is a hybrid between an AR-15 and a Thompson submachine gun in .45 ACP. The only concession to the Old Continent are the magazines used – Glock type. It is manufactured by Bishop Ammunition & Firearms, a small but proud company in Idaho that has …

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kel-tec: KelTec PR57 in 5.7x28mm, the inexpensive semi-automatic pistol without a magazine

kel-tecKelTec PR57 in 5.7x28mm, the inexpensive semi-automatic pistol without a magazine

SHOT Show 2025: KelTec is an American brand that has become synonymous with bold and original designs. Confirmation of this comes from the latest innovation presented at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the Keltec PR57, a semi-automatic pistol for concealed carry in 5.7x28mm without a detachable magazine, but with high capacity: no less than 20 rounds! The fact that it uses a rotary barrel locking …

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kahles: Kahles presents the new K540i and K540i DLR high-performance riflescopes at the SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas

kahlesKahles presents the new K540i and K540i DLR high-performance riflescopes at the SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas

For all those who are interested in dynamic long-range shooting (DLR) or specifically in the Precision Rifle Series, Kahles has long been a household name. Some of the world's best rifle shooters in this field rely on Kahles riflescopes made in Austria. And rightly so, as demonstrated by the brand new Kahles K540i, which is currently being presented to an interested trade audience in the USA at …

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optics: Primary Arms HTX-1 red dot with modular chassis system

opticsPrimary Arms HTX-1 red dot with modular chassis system

SHOT Show 2025: Primary Arms Optics launches the HTX-1, an enclosed red dot sight with a modular mounting system designed to ensure high compatibility with all common optics-ready pistols and a low overall height. What we already know about the new sight for the discerning user...

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beretta: Collectible miniature gun models: the world of firearms in scale

berettaCollectible miniature gun models: the world of firearms in scale

Alloy Empire and many other Asian manufacturers have specialised in the production of miniature scale guns, obviously non-firing, with an incredible variety of models, level of detail and quality, from actual toys in blister packs costing a few euros to perfect models that can dry fire so that they can be used as objects for the study of weapons. Let's see a couple of examples sold by …

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winchester: New, but with a long history: Classic Sports Pistol (CSP) Dynamic in .22 Long Rifle from Carl Walther

winchesterNew, but with a long history: Classic Sports Pistol (CSP) Dynamic in .22 Long Rifle from Carl Walther

Sporting, non-Olympic rimfire pistols are often quite simple and inexpensive in terms of manufacturing processes and choice of materials. The well-known German manufacturer Carl Walther shows that it is also possible to make higher quality models with the new CSP series, which at second glance has a much longer history. We took a closer look at the versatile Dynamic model.

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smith-wesson: Test: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .44 Magnum

smith-wessonTest: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .44 Magnum

Revolvers in calibres from .22 LR to .500 S&W Magnum form the core of the well-known US manufacturer Smith & Wesson brand. Over time, these were supplemented by semi-automatic pistols and rifles. The latest addition to the product portfolio went in a completely different direction, but it wasn't something S&W had any previous experience with.

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rifles: EK Archery Revo7, the rapid-fire repeating crossbow

riflesEK Archery Revo7, the rapid-fire repeating crossbow

Manufactured by EK Archery, the Revo7 crossbow has a 90 lbs draw weight and can shoot seven carbon bolts contained in a single-column magazine in quick succession and with great accuracy. Here you can discover how it works and what it is capable of in terms of shooting speed and accuracy.

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grand-power: GP R-15 and GP R-15 Freya in .223 Wylde, the Black Rifle with a European flavour in two new versions

grand-powerGP R-15 and GP R-15 Freya in .223 Wylde, the Black Rifle with a European flavour in two new versions

Grand Power is a Slovak company famous for its pistols with rotary barrel lock, but also makes long guns such as the PM Stribog and the GP R-15, an all-European version of the celebrated AR-15 platform. It is available in several versions with different barrel lengths. We took a look at the GP R-15 and GP R-15 Freya models: here you can discover their common features and differences.

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beretta: Beretta 688 Performance Trap AS: the brand new over-and-under shotgun for trap shooters tested (with a look at the 688 Sporting and 688 Vittoria model variants)

berettaBeretta 688 Performance Trap AS: the brand new over-and-under shotgun for trap shooters tested (with a look at the 688 Sporting and 688 Vittoria model variants)

The new sporting shotgun from the long-established Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta stands out from the outside with its grey-black stock made of laminated wood. In addition to the modern and rugged laminated wood stock, the new over-and-under shotgun series also offers a number of smart and sophisticated new features. We have already been able to take a closer look at the Beretta 688 Performance …

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fausti-stefano-arms: New Fausti Caledon Sporting over-and-under shotgun

fausti-stefano-armsNew Fausti Caledon Sporting over-and-under shotgun

SHOT Show 2025: Fausti presents to the American public the new Caledon Sporting over-and-under, an entry level shotgun that will be available in 12 and 20 gauge with technical characteristics dedicated to shooters and hunters who are passionate about the discipline. Let's take a look at its main features together.

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fair: F.A.I.R. Carrera V, a 12-ga over-and-under designed for Sporting

fairF.A.I.R. Carrera V, a 12-ga over-and-under designed for Sporting

SHOT Show 2025: At the Las Vegas show, F.A.I.R. unveiled an over-and-under model addition to the Carrera series, designed for the Sporting shooting discipline. Its name is Carrera V, a 12-gauge shotgun featuring an adjustable stock, F.A.I.R. X-Cones barrels and interchangeable choke set, and a blued receiver with gold accents.

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beretta: Beretta DT11 Pyramide, a special edition to celebrate the success of the always winning over-and-under

berettaBeretta DT11 Pyramide, a special edition to celebrate the success of the always winning over-and-under

The jewel in the crown of Beretta's shotgun catalog, in just fourteen years of life the DT11 has already won everything a shotgun can win. At the Paris Olympic Games, the DT11 confirmed its vocation as the ace shotgun, and so it certainly deserved this special edition where the aesthetics are dominated by a texture made possible by the technology in which the Italian company is a leader.

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beretta: A Beretta SO Sparviere over-and-under in a special, unique edition to commemorate Marco Polo's legacy

berettaA Beretta SO Sparviere over-and-under in a special, unique edition to commemorate Marco Polo's legacy

The year 2024 concludes with Beretta's tribute to one of the Italian figures who crossed time and space, bringing together two worlds that were light years apart at the time: Marco Polo, the Venetian traveller. This year, the S06 EELL Sparviere model with hand-detahable sidelock action was chosen as the basis for the traditional "one-off", a true piece of skill from the artisans of the Italian …

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shotguns: 12ga ATIS Trusty PM4, an (almost) forgotten Italian pump-action shotgun

shotguns12ga ATIS Trusty PM4, an (almost) forgotten Italian pump-action shotgun

From time to time, in gun shops one comes across short-lived and little known firearms. Such is the case with the ATIS Trusty pump-action shotgun, one of the first to employ a detachable box magazine. It was manufactured in Italy in the 1980s but was not as successful as hoped. Today it is an interesting and somewhat enigmatic collector's item that we would all like to know more about.

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shotguns: Field test: Huglu HT-14 Sporting – what does the 12ga over-and-under shotgun designed primarily for clay shooting offer for sport shooters and hunters?

shotgunsField test: Huglu HT-14 Sporting – what does the 12ga over-and-under shotgun designed primarily for clay shooting offer for sport shooters and hunters?

Cheap shotguns have been coming onto the market from Turkey for years. In terms of technology, the local manufacturers have caught up considerably in recent years. The Huglu co-operative is one of the country's largest shotgun manufacturers. We have already had the opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the Huglu HT-14 Sporting model. Here is our test report.

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enforce-tac: Day 2 of Enforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg: All the latest innovations from the leading security trade fair for the military and law enforcement

enforce-tacDay 2 of Enforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg: All the latest innovations from the leading security trade fair for the military and law enforcement

Focus on ammunition: at the AMMO SYMPOSIUM at Enforce Tac 2025, experts spent the whole day discussing how ammunition procurement and production capacities can be better organised "in uncertain times". However, the event organised by the trade fair together with RWS was just one item in the extensive supporting program. New weapons and equipment technology from over 1,000 exhibitors attracted …

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enforce-tac: Enforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg: All information and innovations from the leading security trade fair for the military and law enforcement

enforce-tacEnforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg: All information and innovations from the leading security trade fair for the military and law enforcement

The dozen is full: the 12th Enforce Tac opens its doors to five exhibition halls. Over 1,000 exhibitors, the size of some of the exhibition booths and the extensive supporting programme certainly indicate how important this segment has become worldwide in the current times of crisis. The all4shooters.com team is on site and reports daily on the latest news and innovations.

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enforce-tac: Enforce Tac 2025: with around 1,000 exhibitors on 50,000 square meters of space and 15,000 expected visitors, the largest Enforce Tac to date will be held from 24 February

enforce-tacEnforce Tac 2025: with around 1,000 exhibitors on 50,000 square meters of space and 15,000 expected visitors, the largest Enforce Tac to date will be held from 24 February

From 24 to 26 February, Enforce Tac 2025, the leading trade fair for internal and external security, will open its doors in Nuremberg, Germany. Once again, many national and international experts from the security and defence sector will meet there. They will not only be able to find out about the latest developments, but also exchange information and ideas on forward-looking solutions. Here we …

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enforce-tac: Interview with Isabelle Teufert,  Exhibition Director  of Enforce Tac, the leading trade fair for internal and external security, with the latest information on Enforce Tac 2025

enforce-tacInterview with Isabelle Teufert,  Exhibition Director  of Enforce Tac, the leading trade fair for internal and external security, with the latest information on Enforce Tac 2025

The twelfth edition of Enforce Tac, the leading trade fair for internal and external security, is coming up in Nuremberg, Germany, from 24 to 26 February 2025, and the national and international challenges for law enforcement and the military have by no means diminished. below is an exclusive all4shooters.com interview with Enforce Tac Exhibition Director Isabelle Teufert from NürnbergMesse GmbH, …

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enforce-tac: "AMMO SYMPOSIUM": Enforce Tac 2025 and RWS GmbH agree to cooperate to provide information on the challenges of supplying military ammunition

enforce-tac"AMMO SYMPOSIUM": Enforce Tac 2025 and RWS GmbH agree to cooperate to provide information on the challenges of supplying military ammunition

A new forum will take place for the first time at Enforce Tac 2025, the renowned trade fair for internal and external security: the AMMO SYMPOSIUM. This event, initiated by Enforce Tac and supported by RWS, offers a communicative platform for discussing current challenges and future strategies in ammunition supply for law enforcement and the military. We have the details.

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lead-free-ammunition: EU Commission presents a proposal to restrict lead in ammunition for sport shooters and hunters

lead-free-ammunitionEU Commission presents a proposal to restrict lead in ammunition for sport shooters and hunters

More than five years have passed since the European Commission required the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to draw up a proposal for a ban on lead in hunting and sporting ammunition and fishing weights. The EU Commission has now presented the much-discussed proposal to the REACH Committee, which is responsible for risk assessment, thus heralding the decisive phase in the EU legislative process. …

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Geco: Portrait: these 13 experts with pistol, revolver, rifle and shotgun are part of the GECO IPSC Team 2025

GecoPortrait: these 13 experts with pistol, revolver, rifle and shotgun are part of the GECO IPSC Team 2025

Dynamic sport shooting according to the rules of the IPSC world association – this passion unites the men and women who are part of the GECO IPSC team in 2025. It has become bigger and more international: we at all4shooters.com introduce you to the individual team members and reveal why they rely on GECO brand cartridges as well as their top guns for their competitions.

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Geco: Cartridge portrait: brand new GECO UTHP in 9 mm Luger – Focus on accuracy and reliability

GecoCartridge portrait: brand new GECO UTHP in 9 mm Luger – Focus on accuracy and reliability

Competition shooters should remember a new abbreviation when buying ammunition in future: UTHP stands for Ultra Target Hollow Point and thus for the latest match ammunition from GECO in 9 mm Luger. The hollow-point cartridges, which are manufactured entirely in Germany, have already been tested by numerous top shooters for their consistent performance and, above all, their accuracy, and have …

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optics: New from Holosun for 2025: improved HM6X magnifier with 6x magnification

opticsNew from Holosun for 2025: improved HM6X magnifier with 6x magnification

The US-based optics manufacturer Holosun has a wide range of products in its portfolio with a dozen aiming aids from the Elite series and almost 30 Classic models in open and enclosed design. The Holosun HM6X magnifier presented at IWA 2025 extends the operating distance of a red dot device to medium distances – flexible in use thanks to its flip-to-side mount.

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kahles: Kahles K540i and K540i DLR: raising the bar with the new high-performance scopes

kahlesKahles K540i and K540i DLR: raising the bar with the new high-performance scopes

For all those who are interested in dynamic long-range shooting (DLR) or specifically in the Precision Rifle Series, Kahles has long been a household name, as it plays a leading role in the riflescopes used by the world's best rifle shooters in this field. And with good reason, as the brand new Kahles K540i proves. We have already been able to test the new scope extensively on the "long range". …

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kahles: Kahles presents the new K540i and K540i DLR high-performance riflescopes at the SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas

kahlesKahles presents the new K540i and K540i DLR high-performance riflescopes at the SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas

For all those who are interested in dynamic long-range shooting (DLR) or specifically in the Precision Rifle Series, Kahles has long been a household name. Some of the world's best rifle shooters in this field rely on Kahles riflescopes made in Austria. And rightly so, as demonstrated by the brand new Kahles K540i, which is currently being presented to an interested trade audience in the USA at …

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optics: Primary Arms HTX-1 red dot with modular chassis system

opticsPrimary Arms HTX-1 red dot with modular chassis system

SHOT Show 2025: Primary Arms Optics launches the HTX-1, an enclosed red dot sight with a modular mounting system designed to ensure high compatibility with all common optics-ready pistols and a low overall height. What we already know about the new sight for the discerning user...

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kahles: Kahles K540i and K540i DLR: the most important technical details about the new long-range riflescopes with 8x zoom and 40x magnification

kahlesKahles K540i and K540i DLR: the most important technical details about the new long-range riflescopes with 8x zoom and 40x magnification

One year after the K328i, Kahles is now introducing the K540i model series, two more contemporary high-performance riflescopes that have been specially designed as first focal plane scopes to meet the requirements of sport long-range shooters. We take a first look at the brand new optics and tell you what they have in common technically, how they differ, what they cost and when you can buy them.

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ferkinghoff-international: Overview: reflex sights from Primary Arms Optics for handguns – Also available online from Ferkinghoff International

ferkinghoff-internationalOverview: reflex sights from Primary Arms Optics for handguns – Also available online from Ferkinghoff International

Based in the US state of Texas, the manufacturer Primary Arms Optics has quickly positioned itself as a serious alternative to established manufacturers of optical sights. Their products are available from specialist retailers, but can also be ordered directly online at Ferkinghoff International. Here we provide an overview of a current trend topic: the manufacturer's current reflex sights, …

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STROBL.cz: Test: Dillon XL750 and Dillon RL550C progressive reloading machines

STROBL.czTest: Dillon XL750 and Dillon RL550C progressive reloading machines

The reloading machines from the US manufacturer Dillon have been a firm favourite with reloaders for decades. The XL650 is used by many shooters. This is because it can produce high-quality ammunition quickly. Dillon has continued to develop the press. Most recently, the case feeder was revised in 2019, and in the same year the classic model was replaced by the XL750, which we have taken a closer …

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accessories: Inforce ARC 350 and 650, new tactical lights for professionals

accessoriesInforce ARC 350 and 650, new tactical lights for professionals

Inforce introduces the ARC 350-LR-M and ARC 650-LR-M, a pair of tactical lights based on the Scout footprint: both are equipped with an M-LOK interface for mounting on rifles/shotguns and a power switch on the tailcap. Featuring a light output of up to 1,200 and 1,400 lumens respectively and powered by rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, they will soon be available.

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STROBL.cz: Frankford Arsenal X10 progressive ammunition reloading press from Strobl.cz: assembly and set up including video!

STROBL.czFrankford Arsenal X10 progressive ammunition reloading press from Strobl.cz: assembly and set up including video!

Following our first look over Frankford Arsenal’s X10 ten-station automatic indexing ammunition reloading press unboxing and components we received from European dealer Strobl.cz, today we’re going to show how to assemble and setup the press and dies for the 9mm pistol caliber. Stand tight and make sure you have the space and a dedicated bench: let’s roll!

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crkt: CRKT Ancestor: the "American style" metamorphosis of Tanto

crktCRKT Ancestor: the "American style" metamorphosis of Tanto

The CRKT Ancestor is a lightweight linerlock designed by Californian knife maker Darriel Caston. It is distinguished by its sinuous D2 steel blade with Tanto profile and the pleasant effect created by the black and brown multilayered G10 handle. It is also rather inexpensive: it can be found for around 70 euros.

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fnh: A new brand identity for FN

fnhA new brand identity for FN

After 135 years of history, Fabrique Nationale, or FN for short, introduces a bold new brand identity to global market “that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market”.

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hermann-historica: Auction 104 from 28 April to 9 May, 2025: Numerous highlights in collectible historical and modern firearms up for auction at Hermann Historica

hermann-historicaAuction 104 from 28 April to 9 May, 2025: Numerous highlights in collectible historical and modern firearms up for auction at Hermann Historica

From 28 April to 9 May, 2025, the long-established auction house Hermann Historica will be holding its spring auction. This event, which is organised as a presence auction, also has a lot to offer for gun collectors, as historical and modern firearms will of course once again be up for grabs. We have done a roundup of the highlights for you.

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iwa: IWA 2025, follow-up report: There is still a lot to come – Further new guns, optics and equipment from the industry's leading trade fair in Nuremberg after the end of the fair

iwaIWA 2025, follow-up report: There is still a lot to come – Further new guns, optics and equipment from the industry's leading trade fair in Nuremberg after the end of the fair

Keep your eyes open when buying optics: whether binoculars, riflescopes or thermal devices, at the IWA OutdoorClassics visitors were able to get a first-hand impression of the performance and differences between the products (many Asian manufacturers were exhibiting in Nuremberg too) and also try them out. Of course, we also found new firearms, ammunition, knives and equipment for you to look at.

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iwa: IWA 2025: The purchasing day for dealers – Report from Day 3 of the Nuremberg trade fair

iwaIWA 2025: The purchasing day for dealers – Report from Day 3 of the Nuremberg trade fair

Saturday and Sunday are the typical IWA days for dealers who close their business at the weekend and travel to Nuremberg. Wholesalers, importers and manufacturers are waiting for these customers from the next sales level. This is where negotiations take place, new products can be inspected and often presented in more detail than in the catalog. We met many of them during our own search for the …

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2025: Learning from the best in lectures and training courses for sport, hunting and trade

iwaIWA OutdoorClassics 2025: Learning from the best in lectures and training courses for sport, hunting and trade

Visitors to the leading industry trade fair IWA OutdoorClassics come to Nuremberg, Germany, with a tight schedule. Nevertheless, they take the time to attend specialist presentations and training sessions on industry topics. Whether it's the World Forum of Shooting Sports, customs issues or the "shooting experts" such as air rifle world record holder Anna Janssen, who (almost) revealed her secret …

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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

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

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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iwa: Trade fair report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025: A breath of fresh air, many new products and highlights from Day 1

iwaTrade fair report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025: A breath of fresh air, many new products and highlights from Day 1

The 51st IWA trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, also started with a tight schedule for visitors and exhibitors right from the start. Nevertheless, there was still time to greet long-standing business partners and old friends: the firearms industry is a family business. But still fantastic, because there are still world firsts and unusual prototypes. More of this in word and picture below.

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cz-ceska-zbrojovka: Firearms manufacturer CZ launches new campaign on the safe handling of firearms – Win a training session with martial artist Jiri Prochazka and top shooter Eric Grauffel

cz-ceska-zbrojovkaFirearms manufacturer CZ launches new campaign on the safe handling of firearms – Win a training session with martial artist Jiri Prochazka and top shooter Eric Grauffel

The basic requirements for safe gun handling include, in particular, respect, calm, balance, mental resilience, regular training and discipline. These requirements also apply to top athletes. This is why Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) is now launching an awareness-raising campaign for the safe handling of firearms together with MMA champion Jiri Prochazka as its face. The martial artist is joined by top …

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kahles: Kahles Helia RF 8x42 and 10x42 laser rangefinder binoculars: useful helpers for long range shooters and stage designers

kahlesKahles Helia RF 8x42 and 10x42 laser rangefinder binoculars: useful helpers for long range shooters and stage designers

When setting up varied and challenging stages for long-range shooting, laser rangefinders are just as indispensable as binoculars for determining the right locations for the targets. The Kahles Helia RF rangefinder series offers both functions in one. We have taken a closer look at the Helia RF 8x42 and 10x42 models in terms of their possible applications for dynamic long-range shooting and not …

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