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knives: Ocaso Knives Solstice, the gentleman's knife

knivesOcaso Knives Solstice, the gentleman's knife

Ocaso Knives is a California-based company founded by Ric Valdez, a 20-year knife industry veteran who previously served as Executive Vice President of Cold Steel Knives. The company, which debuted in 2023, is headquartered in Ojai, north of Los Angeles, and is distinguished by its production of sophisticated, modern pocket knives with minimalist lines, designed to reflect a sleek, measured style.

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sport-shooting: Everything about rimfire sporting pistols – The guns, the disciplines, the rules

sport-shootingEverything about rimfire sporting pistols – The guns, the disciplines, the rules

One gun for (almost) all rimfire pistol disciplines: five-shot match pistols in .22 Long Rifle can be used for many disciplines. Episode 1 of our new series with basic knowledge from all firearm areas introduces you to the differences and similarities and shows you what is important when making your choice.

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pistols: Matador Arms MAT9, a 9mm braced pistol inspired by great classics

pistolsMatador Arms MAT9, a 9mm braced pistol inspired by great classics

The Matador Arms MAT9 is a 9mm pistol/carbine manufactured in the United States both as a conversion and as a complete gun. Featuring a blowback action and easily reversible charging handle, it comes to enthusiasts in a wide range of variants compatible with Glock, Colt and even 55-round magazines.

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ruger-firearms: Ruger Mark IV 22/45, the latest newcomer to the Mark IV rimfire pistol family

ruger-firearmsRuger Mark IV 22/45, the latest newcomer to the Mark IV rimfire pistol family

A 4.40" threaded bull barrel, adjustable rear sight, factory optics rail, 1911-style double diamond grips and an affordable price: these are the highlights of the new .22 LR Ruger Mark IV 22/45 pistol.

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hermann-historica: Bargain hunting at Hermann Historica: What is the post-auction sale and how does it work?

hermann-historicaBargain hunting at Hermann Historica: What is the post-auction sale and how does it work?

Sometimes it just happens: although well-known names such as Beretta, Mauser, Heckler & Koch or Walther are offered up for bids in the auction, there is no buyer at first. The lot is left lying around. The auctioneer moves on to the next lot in the auction catalog. A missed opportunity? Not at all, because there is a post-auction sale. How this works at the Hermann Historica auction house is …

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krieghoff: Krieghoff from yesterday to today: the history of the German hunting and sporting guns manufacturer – Part 1

krieghoffKrieghoff from yesterday to today: the history of the German hunting and sporting guns manufacturer – Part 1

The German hunting and sporting guns manufacturer Krieghoff from Ulm is known for its innovative break- and bolt-action guns, all of which are equipped with the manual cocking device/safety – a company trademark. Clay shooters around the world also appreciate the indestructible K-80 sporting shotgun. We were on site for several days and report on our lasting impressions.

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sig-sauer: A lightweight and powerful bolt-action rifle: SIG Sauer Cross in .308 Winchester in a detailed test – Plus a glimpse of the latest SIG Sauer Cross-PRS model!

sig-sauerA lightweight and powerful bolt-action rifle: SIG Sauer Cross in .308 Winchester in a detailed test – Plus a glimpse of the latest SIG Sauer Cross-PRS model!

The bolt-action rifle featured here was one of the highlights of SHOT Show 2020 and one of our Top 5 products of that year's U.S. gun show. Now, the extremely lightweight SIG Sauer Cross in standard .308 Winchester caliber was available to us for extensive testing. In addition, the first news about the latest Cross-PRS variant.

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Geco: Cartridge portrait: new GECO DTX line, especially designed for sport shooters, now also with the lead-free .308 load

GecoCartridge portrait: new GECO DTX line, especially designed for sport shooters, now also with the lead-free .308 load

If you want to shoot successfully, you have to train frequently. In dynamic disciplines in particular, higher numbers of shots add up very quickly. Specially developed for this purpose, a new line of cartridges that GECO offers under the name DTX. These special  loads offer a particularly good price/performance ratio with good accuracy, so that extensive training does not immediately lead to high …

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pistols: The IWI Masada pistol gets Slim

pistolsThe IWI Masada pistol gets Slim

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) unveils a new compact carry variant of the striker-fired Masada pistol. The Masada Slim boast a 13-round magazine,a 3.4“ barrel and is optics-ready. Caliber is 9mm, and like the full-size model the Slim too features a modular, serialized, high-grade steel trigger mechanism housing.

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culture: Learn to shoot air rifle in 3 minutes, part 2: the correct

cultureLearn to shoot air rifle in 3 minutes, part 2: the correct "placement" of the butt plate in the shoulder.

In this again exactly three-minute video, the worldwide successful shooting coach Heinz Reinkemeier explains how the best shooters in the world always place their match air rifle in the shoulder. The uniformity of this seemingly easy movement with every shot is what decides medals or unlucky fourth places. Reinkemeier's textbook "Training Program Rifle" reveals more about this.

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beretta: New Beretta 92X Performance Optic pistol – With optics ready slide

berettaNew Beretta 92X Performance Optic pistol – With optics ready slide

At the EOS 2022 fair in Verona, Italy, Beretta has officially presented the latest iteration of the venerable Model 92/M9 series. We of all4shooters.com are on site to show it to you: the 92X Performance Optic pistol has an "optics ready" Brigadier slide for the direct mounting of red dot sights. Other features include a Vertec steel frame, skeletonized hammer and Extreme-S trigger mechanism. 

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air-arms: Air Arms S510T, the tactical PCP air rifle

air-armsAir Arms S510T, the tactical PCP air rifle

The new version of the English-made Pre Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifle now boasts a ”Black Rifle”-style stock, manufactured by Magpul. Chambered in 4.5, 5.5 and 6.35 mm (.177, .22 and .25), it is also available in a high-power version with a muzzle energy of up to 40 ft-lbs. Let's see all its features.

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culture: Learn to shoot air rifle in 3 minutes: tips and tricks from success trainer Heinz Reinkemeier

cultureLearn to shoot air rifle in 3 minutes: tips and tricks from success trainer Heinz Reinkemeier

The world's most successful rifle shooters knock on his door to get even better: Heinz Reinkemeier is the most sought-after private shooting coach. For all4shooters.com, he presents his new textbook, which combines printed material with videos and additional media information in an unusual way. In the first video, Heinz Reinkemeier explains in just three minutes how to optimally set up your match …

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weatherby: 80 years of Weatherby: Vanguard Spike Camp bolt-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor tested

weatherby80 years of Weatherby: Vanguard Spike Camp bolt-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor tested

Back in 1945, Roy Weatherby founded the rifle manufacturer Weatherby, Inc., now based in Sheridan, Wyoming, a legend in the US firearms world that has always strived for maximum performance with in-house catridges such as .257 Weatherby Magnum, .270 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum, .340 Weatherby Magnum and .460 Weatherby Magnum. To mark the 80th anniversary of the company, we are …

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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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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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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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accessories: Fix It Sticks "The Works" tool kit with Individual Torque Limiters: test

accessoriesFix It Sticks "The Works" tool kit with Individual Torque Limiters: test

The Works from Fix It Sticks is an advanced field maintenance kit for firearms, built around the company’s signature T-Way wrench with a standard 1/4′′ (6.35 mm) hex bit interface, self-contained in a modular nylon carry case that includes a selection of tools for the maintenance, repair and tuning of AR-style guns, rifles, pistols, shotguns and optics. all4shooters.com received the version of the …

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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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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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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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sellmark: 25 years of Sellmark, from a small startup to global leader

sellmark25 years of Sellmark, from a small startup to global leader

This year Sellmark celebrates its 25th anniversary, from humble origins in a garage in Texas to becoming literally a multi-brand powerhouse catering to hunters, shooters, LE and military professionals. Sellmark’s trusted brands include Sightmark, Pulsar, Firefield, KJI, BulletSafe, INFORCE, and Dark30. all4shooters.com met with the company’s founder and CEO, James Sellers, and the European HQ - …

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hermann-historica: Hermann Historica, the most spectacular pieces sold at auction 104 – The full Damascus Korriphila skyrockets above €60,000

hermann-historicaHermann Historica, the most spectacular pieces sold at auction 104 – The full Damascus Korriphila skyrockets above €60,000

As usual, we tell you which were the most interesting collectors' items sold in Hermann Historica auction number 104. This time too, our predictions came true and the absolute star of the sale was an extremely rare Korriphila semi-automatic pistol in full Damascus steel that was auctioned off for the record sum of 62,000 euro. And it was certainly not the only piece capable of taking the sleep …

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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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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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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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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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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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