Press Releases

2024 marks the 135th anniversary of the founding of the FN factory in Herstal, Belgium. No Herstal Group, FN’s parent company, will be changing its name to FN Browning Group. This encapsulates the company’s two major brands - both of which have a lot of history behind them.

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Pulsar has just announced the start of sale of the Telos LRF XL50 and the Telos XL50. It’s not common for any type of product to be available on the date of the press release, but here’s a pleasant exception. If you already read our review of its little brother, the Telos LRF XP50, you know a little more about what to expect.

Kopfjäger introduces a new tripod shooting mount called the Mag Series. According to Kopfjäger, attaching the Mag Series to your firearm is easy, thanks to its user-friendly design. Just place the steel ball of the mount onto the magnetic adapter to secure the Kopfjäger Mag. When you need to detach your firearm, simply tilt it to the left or right.

Building on the legacy of the renowned SAKO TRG 22 and TRG 42 sniper rifles, the Sako TRG 62 A1 is poised to set a new standard for Extreme Long Range Shooting in the weapons industry. Sako’s latest addition to the TRG family comes with enhanced impact, effectiveness, and precision, thanks to its powerful 9.5×77 caliber ( .375 CheyTac).

Schmidt & Bender has released a limited edition of their new 6-36×56 PM II riflescope. The color will be RAL 7005. Now RAL 7005 may not mean much to most people, but it’s a European color code where the classic colors have a 4-digit number in combination with the letters ‘RAL’ (for example RAL 7005). The first digit is a code number with ”7” representing grey. Number 8 is brown, and RAL 8000 should be known to most German gun aficionados. The remaining 3 digits are chosen sequentially.

Most of TFB’s readers won’t believe this, but FN Herstal has just announced that their new ultralight machine gun FN EVOLYS has been given a few modifications based on feedback. It’s as if the feedback commonly read in TFB’s comments section in EVOLYS articles had been incorporated into the new product. However, according to the press release, the feedback comes ”from in-depth testing by potential customers during their own evaluation”.

Hydra Weaponry has spent years of R&D to develop their new Hydra 10, a DPMS-patterned rifle in .308 Winchester suited for those with long-range precision shooting to tactical applications in mind. The furniture is from BLK Systems and the gun has a Quick-Change Barrel Upper Receiver (QCB-D). The lower is compatible with standard SR-25 magazines. The Hydra 10 comes in barrel lengths of 16″ and 18″, offered in both black and coyote tan color options, with a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,349.

Who is interested in new options for shotguns for IPSC and 3-Gun competitions? Breda America, a brand under Banshee Brands LLC, has just unveiled their latest models for competitive shooters worldwide: the Breda B12i/T4 and B12i/T4 X Competition Grade shotguns. These firearms are engineered to enhance performance in 3-gun competitions, with features like ambidextrous charging handles and easy-to-use controls. If you want to play, the MSRP starts from $1,899.

Something that we all take for granted (until its gone) is our hearing and precious eyesight. That is why it is so imperative to protect those senses. One of Shellshock Protection’s mantras are to “protect your senses,” and that is exactly what their Eye and Ear Combo packages aim to do. From beginner combos to more elaborate ones for seasoned shooters, they are now offering a bit of everything.

Like many defense material administrations, the Swedish FMV is busy sourcing new firearms and consumables, for future needs. FMV is a governmental agency acting under the Swedish Ministry of Defence. They are responsible for making sure that the Swedish Armed Forces have the equipment and logistic services they need to execute their mission. FMV has now signed a contract to secure small caliber ammunition from the suppliers Nammo Sweden AB and Norma Precision AB, to meet the demand for the Armed Forces’ needs in the years 2024–2025. The total value of the contracts is approximately SEK 2.8 billion (about 268 million USD). The ammunition will be used for handguns, carbines and machine guns – in Sweden’s case that would mainly include 9×19 mm for Glock 17s, 5,56x45mm for the Ak5 (FN FNC variant) and potentially the upcoming Sako carbines, as well as 7,62x51mm for the Ak4 (H&K G3) as well as sniper rifles.

In a somewhat unlikely and surprising partnership, Rocky Boots and Garand Thumb (of YouTube fame, if you haven’t heard) are now working together. Just like our own beloved James Reeves, Mike Jones (Garand Thumb) is romping, stomping, and meandering his way through the internet sharing YouTube  gun content, and Rocky Boots thought he would look better doing it in their footwear.

The German Special Forces has awarded Wilcox Industries together with their German partner IEA Mil-Optics GmbH a contract to supply the Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module – Grenadier Sighting System (RAAM-GSS). The Wilcox RAAM-GSS has been developed to increase hit probability for grenade launchers.

If you are looking for some body armor to complete your home defense kit, the new Premier Body Armor Fortis III+ GT/RF2 Single-Curve Body Armor Plate is capable of stopping M855 Green Tip ammunition as well as a lot more. This plate offers an advanced solution for stand-alone Level III plus green tip threats, multi-hit strong, and touting edge-to-edge coverage.

Noveske Rifleworks and Safariland have collaborated on a limited edition set of Liberator HP Electronic hearing protection with a special Cerakote finish. This will couple the qualities of the already high-performing Liberator HP 2.0 hearing protection with a one-of-a-kind Cerakote finish licensed under Noveske Rifleworks.

SK Customs has announced the third edition of their “Untamed” handgun series with the Luchando Tigre being debuted via the Colt 1911 platform. A pistol that looks befitting of the social media phenomenon Tiger King (of Netflix fame), this handgun is chambered for .38 Super and only 200 of them are set to be produced.

Galco has one of the most expansive portfolios of holsters in the shooting industry, and they are adding to that impressive collection with another new offering. The new Galco Thunderclap Belt Holster is one of the newest holsters to be debuted from the prestigious brand for open and/or concealed carry with it being made immediately available for some of the most popular, well-known name brands on the market today.

If you are one of those rare people that falls within the categories of “loves Glocks” and “loves leather holsters” on a Venn diagram (extremely unique confluence of interests if you ask me), then you will be elated to hear that the  Galco Concealable 2.0 Belt Holster is now available for the Glock G48 and the many permutations that currently exist – optic-ready, optic-equipped, and standard.

SIG SAUER has expanded its popular MCX lineup to include more than a dozen variants of both the SPEAR and Rattler models. They can be had in a variety of configurations, finishes, and calibers, all equipped with standard pistol grips – until now. SIG recently announced their newest MCX model, dubbed the Regulator, which incorporates a Magpul Mossberg 500/590 style stock in place of the pistol grip we’ve come to expect. They’re marketing this variant as a ranch rifle, which is a role it could certainly fill, but arguably the greatest benefit offered by the MCX-Regulator is its potential for compatibility with ban state compliance. If your state frowns upon features such as pistol grips or threaded barrels, this rifle may be able to provide you with a legal AR alternative either straight out of the box or with a relatively simple modification like a pin-and-weld job, depending upon your particular residence. Check out the press release below for further details on this newest MCX.

One of the most interesting product launches at the recent IWA exhibition in Germany was Vectronix Shooting Solutions as a new business unit of Safran Vectronix, and their new VECTOR X rangefinding binoculars in 8×42, 10×42 and 12×42. I think that regardless if you use it for hunting, extreme long-range shooting or long-range shooting competitions its features are going to be appreciated, like MRAD reticles, D-Pad control, heads-up Applied Ballistics Elite calculations on an active-matrix OLED display and a laser that shoots longer than almost any caliber. There are also new RADICAL X binoculars with MRAD reticles.

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Maxim Defense have introduced two new chamberings for their PDX-SD – .300BLK and 7.62x39mm. The PDX-SD has an integrated system with a short suppressor with an outer diameter of 2.25 inches and a length of 7.4 inches. The gun is 7.6 lbs total and has an overall length of 23.75 inches. It is available with either a stock, as an SBR, or with a brace as a pistol.

Watchtower Firearms is a new gun company that emerged out of Texas in 2023. The brand name is an homage to the US military forces who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II’s Guadalcanal Campaign, which was codenamed Operation Watchtower. Among other products, the company is launching a menu of AR-style offerings as well as one initial handgun model, which they have named the Apache. The Apache is a double-stack 1911 that is designed and marketed chiefly with the competitive shooter in mind. Watchtower has announced that these handguns are now in full production, with shipment expected to begin later this year. Read more about the Apache 1911 in the company’s press release copied below.

Swampfox Optics have announced a new edition to their range, the Tomahawk II LPVO. The Tomahawk II is a second focal plane low power variable optic which is available in 1-4×24 and 1-6×24. The Tomahawk II weighs in at just over 20 oz and is available in two illuminated SFP reticles: Guerrilla Dot Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) and the new Bright Fiber Optic (BFO).

Speer Ammunition has been awarded a three-year contract by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Speer is to supply a maximum of 8.5 million rounds of their Gold Dot G2 duty ammunition, which got the highest-scoring performance in the FBI’s testing protocol.

Carrington Textiles, Lancashire (United Kingdom), will show their new textile technology for defense purposes at Enforce Tac, in just a few weeks. The new textile is designed for superior thermal signature management, to protect soldiers from thermal detection on the battlefield. The textile is called Circuitex Sigma, made by Noble Biomaterials, and is designed to mitigate thermal detection in military environments. I think the attached image speaks a thousand words.

If you are in law enforcement, someone with a medical profession, or a similarly related field of work, Springfield Armory sees you and is thankful for your service. That is the basis of the FIRSTLINE Program. To give back to those who support our communities the most. To bolster the discounts they are offering to “first line” workers, they have added in 3 new firearms with the inclusion of the 1911 TRP, Model 2020 Waypoint, and Redline rifle.

Interested in Bench Rest, F-Class, Long Range or Extreme Long Range? You found the right article, as the new Schmidt & Bender 10-60×56 riflescope is specially developed for competition shooting, and to cover those disciplines. The 10-60×56 uses a 6x zoom optics design, and the 56 mm objective lens diameter has a light transmission of over 90 % to provide a clear, bright and high-contrast image even at extreme magnifications.

It is officially no secret that the US Navy is searching out some more ammunition because they have been announcing ammo contract securements as of late. Remington recently was awarded a contract for shotgun shells and now we have some more news concerning Federal. Federal Ammunition has recently been awarded the Mk316 Mod 0 US Navy Contract for 7.62x51mm rifle ammunition for two years.