SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas: Our team's third day on the hunt for new and exclusive products

Beretta AX800 Suprema, advanced 12-ga waterfowl shotgun

One of the most quintessentially American hunting guns is the semi-automatic shotgun with an extra-long barrel and 3”/76 mm chambering, ideal for hunting large waterfowl like the Canada Goose. Beretta has taken this shotgun concept to the extreme with its new 12-ga AX 800 Suprema, featuring a 3.5”/89 mm chamber. The heart of the Beretta AX800 Suprema is the B-LINK Pro gas system encased in a polymer receiver, making it 36% faster than any other shotgun in its category and 46% cleaner than any other Beretta semiauto previously available on the market. This translates to softer felt recoil, more consistent performance, and less time required for cleaning between hunts. The Beretta AX800 Supreme features Steelium Pro barrels in various lengths, with an extended 450 mm forcing cone for greater down range energy and consistent accuracy, tighter and more uniform patterns, and optimal recoil and muzzle climb mitigation. The Kick-off Pro stock reduces felt recoil by up to 70%. One of the most exclusive features of the Beretta AX800 Suprema is the ability to mount a red dot sight such as the Steiner MPS.

To learn more about its features, which are impossible to list here due to space constraints, we invite you to visit the Beretta website.

Sightmark Strikon FMP 1x18 Prismatic Sight – Micro Prism Sight

Dead battery? No problem: the new Sightmark Strikon FMP 1x18 prismatic sight uses an etched reticle, delivering a crisp, parallax-free image with zero dependence on a powered emitter. The Strikon FMP's RTR-1 (Rapid Targeting Reticle) provides fast sight alignment and accurate shot placement. It is illuminated red or green with 12 brightness levels with 3 for night vision use, and is powered by a single CR2032 battery (runtime: from 100 hours on high to 10,000 hours on low, with a Shake Awake function that deactivates the unit after 10 minutes of inactivity and reactivates it after the slightest movement). An automatic brightness adjustment system optimizes illumination based on ambient light conditions. Weighing around 195 g, the Sightmark Strikon FMP 1x18 is a rugged optic for serious use: housing is 6061 aluminum, and it is IP67 waterproof, shock tested to MIL-STD-810H (1,000 g) and nitrogen-filled. Adjustments are flush and snag-free. The footprint is the same of the Aimpoint Micro, and the FMP comes with a 0.39” riser (1.54” centerline height) and multiple screw sets for height customization. Price in the US: $299.97.

For more information, visit Sightmark

Nemo Arms Mongoose short-recoil operated PCC

The Nemo Arms Mongoose is a 9mm pistol caliber carbine that utilizes a short-recoil operation, similar to that of semi-automatic pistols. When firing, the barrel and bolt move back together a few millimeters before separating, resulting in a slight delay that reduces residual pressure. In theory, this could impact accuracy, but the manufacturer believes the effect is negligible at typical ranges compared to the advantages it offers in terms of reduced muzzle climb and felt recoil. The 5.8”/147-mm barrel is threaded and can be fitted with a dedicated compensator when a suppressor is not legally usable. While it retains the AR-15 aesthetic, the gun does not have a buffer tube: the recoil spring is internal. A reversible G3-style side charging handle replaces the typical AR rear handle. Safety is ambidextrous. The gun comes with a FS1913 brace and a Magpul MOE SL pistol grip; depending on local laws, it can be configured as a pistol or with a tactical sling. It is fed from CZ Scorpion-compatible PMAG 35 EV9 magazine, with last-round hold open. There are no standard sights, but a long Picatinny rail allows for the mounting of optics and flip-up sights. It weighs approximately 1,930 g with brace. The price in the US is $2,699.

For more information, visit the Nemo Arms website.

Bersa BP9FS, a “compact full-size” handgun

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The BP9FS (FS stands for 'full size') is a 9x19 mm calibre striker-fired pistol with a capacity of 17+1 rounds. The barrel is made of polymer and the slide is made of 4140 steel.

Bersa USA showcased the BP9FS (FS for “full size”), a 9mm striker-fired pistol with 17+1 capacity. Frame is polymer, and slide is 4140 steel. Even if described as a full-size handgun, with a barrel length of 4,25/108 mm and a weight of 740 g the BP9FS is also suitable for concealed carry without too much sacrifice. The slide features two distinctive lightening cuts on each side. The gun is optics-ready, with a pre-milled RMS footprint. Barrel bore is micro-polished with deep rifling for accuracy. The trigger features the now familiar safety tab and has a short reset for accurate follow-up shots – trigger pull weight is 1,680 g. of A Picatinny accessory rail allows for the mounting of usual accessories, while the high-impact polymer frame has a hex grip texture. The Bersa BP9FS has a price tag of $450.00 (US MSRP) and is available in black, FDS or two-tone finishes.

For more information, visit the Bersa website

Palmetto State Armory Olcan, the JAKL in a bullpup version

The bullpup variant of the popular JAKL rifle: this is the Palmetto State Armory Olcan. Available as complete rifles and standalone lowers in both 5.56 NATO or 300 AAC, the bullpup Olcan is built around a 6105 monolithic rifle-length upper receiver, with the buffer system of the original JAKL rifle relocated into it. The advantages offered by the bullpup lower receiver consist in the ambidextrous controls and a shorter overall length. The rifle utilizes a long-stroke piston design with a 7-lug Carpenter 158 bolt and 4340 carrier – what PSA describes as a hybrid between AR and AK operating elements. The nitride 4150v chrome moly steel barrel is 14.5 long (twist rate: 1 in 7”). The 8-position gas block can be quickly adjusted without the need for tools. Disassembly or field stripping and removal of the JAKL carrier, recoil assembly, and sled assembly it also toolless. The rifle comes with a Die Free Co Kung Fu pistol grip. The Magpul Pmag magazine has a capability of 30 rounds. Available finishes are black or FDE. As for prices, the Olcan costs $1,399.99 as a complete rifle, $499 the lower receiver only.

For more information, visit Palmetto State Armory

Bronco TAC SX, the SPAS-12 is back (almost)

From Turkey, a touch of 1980s gun nostalgia with a clone of one of the most distinctive and innovative – for its time – early tactical shotguns, the Franchi SPAS-12. Made by the Turkish Bronco, the TAC SX replicates the legendary Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun (yes, that's what “SPAS” actually means), designed and manufactured by the Italian Franchi for military and law enforcement use, introduced in the US in the early 1980s, and then made famous by several blockbuster movies and TV series of the era. (Click here to read our in-depth article on the Franchi SPAS-12) The 12-ga Bronco TAC SX captures the general lines and feel of the original fairly well, starting from the unmistakable “umbrella hook” stock extension whose actual purpose was to allow users to fire the shotgun one-handed by bracing the hook against the elbow. Apparently, however, the standard gun will have a fixed stock, and the iconic folding stock will be sold as an accessory. Still like the original, the TAC SX is a dual-mode shotgun that can be operated as either a semi-automatic or a pump-action. But this is not intended as a perfect replica and there are some noticeable differences – both in mechanical features and details, such as the Picatinny rail on the receiver's top, that was obviously not present on the 1980s Franchi shotgun. Price of the Bronco TAC SX has not been disclosed yet.

For more information, visit the Bronco Arms website

Blecher BrashZero, extreme caseless innovation

Let's talk about “extreme” concept guns: designed and manufactured by Blecher LLC in USA and patent pending, the BrashZero gas-operated bullpup rifle utilizes standard NATO-spec ammunition components – namely primer, powder and projectile. The only thing is that the BashZero operates without a cartridge case of any kind – actually, without any conventional pre-packaged cartrdrige: the three mentioned components are stored individually inside at the bottom of the gun in a detachable sealed magazine. The ammunition is “assembled” just in time inside the gun itself through a “conglomeration of multiple interconnecting parts that are meticulously choreographed in a 3D space and time continuum”, as per the manufacturer's description. Although a bit disconcerting, the designers point out the advantages of this operating system: it's very compact, may be upscaled or downscaled as required for different calibers or even heavy artillery, allows a soldier to carry more than double caseless rounds for the same weight compared to a standard loadout of cased rounds, and requires minimal training or familiarization. A user may charge the firearm by means of a forward charging handle, and replenish firing supplies with new detachable box magazines. (Magazines can't be reloaded in the field but only at armorer's level.) Moreover, the operating system employs careful heat management strategies, separating heat-sensitive components (such as the powder reservoir) from hot operating parts (barrel, bolt, combustion chamber) through physical separation and material insulation, thereby minimizing the risk of cook-offs. Of course there is no ejection of spent cases or any other material, and the design relies on purely mechanical operation, purposefully excluding batteries, and all forms of electronics. Still a concept gun, the Blecher BrashZero definitely doesn't lack in innovation.

For more information, visit the Blecher website.