May / June 2026
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News Briefs
FN Awarded Contract From U.S. Army and Navy for Machine Guns
FN America, LLC, has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN M240B machine guns.GunBroker.com Launches AI-powered Listing Tool
GunBroker.com has launched a new AI-powered listing tool designed to help sellers generate optimized, high-performing listing descriptions quickly and efficiently.GPO Upgrades Spotting Scope Protection
The newly included custom stay-on case is purpose-designed to remain on the scope for life, offering rugged protection from bumps, scratches, and daily wear.Springfield Armory Launches Aimpoint COA-Equipped Pistols
Springfield Armory has launched its new Aimpoint COA-equipped line of pistols.Range USA Achieves Record Growth in 2025
Range USA, the nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, reported a record-breaking year of growth in 2025.TrueData Ballistic Calculator Now Available
Barnes Bullets and Sierra Bullets have launched a new ballistic calculator, TrueData.WOOX Offers New Wood Stock Options
WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes, and knives crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, has launched a new line of rifle stocks.Smith & Wesson Presented With Conservation Award
The Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) has presented Smith & Wesson with its “2026 Conservation Partner of the Year” award.Ruger Brings Back the Red Label
One of America’s most iconic over-under shotguns — the Ruger Red Label — is back.
Columns
Five Minutes with Claudia Chisholm, President of Gun Tote’n Mamas
Fashion and Function - Think off-body carry for women is just a niche market? Think again.FYI — Unified Team – A business with a unified team is virtually unstoppable. Here’s how to get there.
Every member of your retail team needs to be on the same page and in sync with the company's vision.A Booming Market – Sales of Suppressors are Expected to Grow in a Big Way in 2026.
Sales of suppressors are expected to grow in a big way in 2026. Are you ready to take advantage of this development?
Departments
The Simple Truth – The Place to Be – A well-run manufacturer event at your store can reap a wealth of benefits.
A well-run manufacturer event at your store can reap a wealth of benefits.
What’s Selling Where May / June 2026
All across the U.S -- Montana to Alabama; Iowa to Maine. See which guns, ammo and accessories are hot at retailers in each territory across the country.
