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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

- AUCTIONS -
 
Collectors have only a few days left to secure some of the rarest firearms to ever cross the block. The October edition of Collector’s Elite Auctions ends Sunday evening, October 20, marking the final opportunity to place bids on commemorative Colts, experimental Smith & Wessons, engraved Belgian masterpieces, and more.
- COMPETITION -
 
The finale of 2025 NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, begins this weekend as the National Sporting Clays Championship kicks off at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Winchester Ammunition and White Flyer represent both the official ammunition and target of the NSCA tour, hosting fierce competitions throughout the country in 2025.

Beretta announced its role as an official sponsor of the Super Sporting event at the 2025 NSCA National Sporting Clays Championship, taking place October 18-26, 2025 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas.

Team Beretta athletes from the United States and Italy delivered standout performances at the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot, held in South Africa from September 11–28, 2025. The event brought together more than 1,700 competitors from over 75 countries, including 130 participants representing the USA.

Now in its 27th year, the Krieghoff K KUP continues its legacy as one of Nationals’ toughest and most anticipated events. Shooters from across the country will take on the 100-target challenge at the 2025 NSCA National Championships in San Antonio.

Team Blaser dominated at the 2025 World Skeet Championships once again with Caile Bradham winning HOA World Champion (498/500) and HAA World Champion (598/600). This was the second year in a row that a Team Blaser member won both prestigious titles. Bradham was also Worlds 12 Gauge Runner-up, Worlds Doubles AAA Class Champion, and Mini-Worlds .410 Champion.
- CONSERVATION -
 
Recently, two members of the NWTF River City Roost Chapter out of Sacramento — Jeff Lomas and Ron Marchio — joined forces with USDA Forest Service recreational staff and interns and NWTF staff for a cleanup effort on El Dorado National Forest outside of Placerville.
- FISHERIES -
 
From now through January, cooler water temperatures and shifting tides make it the ideal time to target speckled trout, redfish, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and more in the coastal waters of Louisiana.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved an emergency order Oct. 16 that will temporarily cut back the daily trout possession limit in the state’s four most significant, economically important coldwater fisheries due to reduced production capacity at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock rainbow trout in Fort Wayne and Huntington on Oct. 17.
- FISHING TOURNAMENTS -
 
The nation’s best redfish teams will converge on the Texas coast Nov. 7-9 for the 2025 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter, taking place on the legendary waters of Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay out of Port Aransas, Texas.
- INDUSTRY -
 
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.and Magpul Industries Corp. are proud to announce that the RXM pistol has been awarded both Best New Handgun and Best New Overall Product at the 2025 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards.

Federal Ammunition’s new 7mm Backcountry cartridge has been presented with the Caliber Award in the Best Ammunition New Product category by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named the 2025 NASGW Firearms Manufacturer of the Year, marking the third consecutive year and the sixteenth time in the last nineteen years the Company has received this honor.

NSSF urged the Department of Justice (DOJ), in a letter, to fully reopen the National Firearms Act Division and the Import branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The processing of Import permits and NFA forms are legally required for firearm industry members to provide certain firearms to law-abiding Americans wishing to exercise their Second Amendment rights during the current lapse in government funding.
- LITIGATION -
 
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a new lawsuit in New Hampshire challenging the unconstitutional search of an 18-year-old high school senior’s vehicle, based solely on the knowledge that he is a legal gun owner.

- NEW PRODUCTS -
 
Kinetic Development Group announced the release of its latest innovation: the KDG FN SCAR 15P Rail – MREX15. The MREX15 is a shorter version of KDG’s MREX MKII rail system, tailored to enhance the ergonomics and utility of the FN SCAR 15P without adding bulk.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. introduces the first lever-action rifle chambered in 10mm Auto. The Marlin Trapper Series Model 1894 in 10mm Auto is launching in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Company’s new LEVERevolution 10mm Auto ammunition.
- NOW SHIPPING -
 
Remington Ammunition announced the nationwide shipping of Premier Royal Flush, a robust shotshell line built for upland hunters who demand top-tier performance in the field. With loads tailored for a wide range of game birds, Royal Flush delivers magnum-grade payloads, high velocities, and dependable performance across 12, 16, and 20 gauge options.
- ORGANIZATIONS -
 
The Second Amendment Foundation is pleased to announce that Ranger Point Precision has renewed their corporate partnership and upgraded to the Gold level. Ranger Point Precision was founded in 2013 and is the leading innovator and manufacturer of quality aftermarket lever-action rifle parts.

- PODCASTS -
 
The latest episode of Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast features an exclusive interview with Gil Ash of Optimum Shotgun Performance shooting school, a renowned expert who has been teaching sporting clays for more than 35 years.

The latest episode of The Bowhunter Podcast, titled “Making the Best of a Bad Shot,” tackles a situation every ethical hunter hopes to avoid but must be prepared for: a poorly placed shot. Listeners will learn the critical decisions that must be made after the arrow is released to maximize the odds of a successful recovery.
- PRODUCT NEWS -
 
Nosler, Inc. announced the launch of its new line of Straight-Wall Component Bullets. Designed for modern straight-wall cartridges, these bullets deliver the accuracy and terminal performance hunters demand — all while ensuring reliable expansion even at extended ranges and slower velocities.

Crafted with a 3.5" thick, ergonomic-shaped seat, the Sportsman ensures you can sit comfortably for extended periods. With a 360-swivel feature, you can quickly and quietly maneuver to your desired point of view.

FALCO® Holsters has announced a major redesign of its Kydex Duty Holsters equipped with safety hoods. The update replaces the company’s previous hood system with a new, modernized mechanism engineered to enhance both safety and operational speed.

Browning Camping & Hunting is excited to introduce the ultimate portable chair for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this chair is perfect for hunting, camping, fishing, tailgating, and so much more.

Darton Archery proudly announces the launch of its latest flagship bow, the TriTech.
- STATE AGENCIES -
 
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a meeting, scheduled for Oct. 23, with private landowners and city officials to discuss conservation easements in the Whitefish area.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to provide input on the development of a new general management plan for Rockport Recreation Area, located near Alpena in northeast Lower Michigan.

Iowa DNR’s popular fishing report has been updated with new search and filter options including by location, fish species and various amenities available at each location.

Vermont’s regulated land and water trapping seasons open on October 25, 2025, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

Funding for the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program will be less than anticipated for the current grant cycle. The state’s fiscal year 2026 budget allocates $2.4 million for the program, down $1.2 million from the $3.6 million provided in previous years.

- STATES -
 
A tree-thinning project at Ash Hollow State Historical Park has begun to reduce wildfire risk, create better access for first responders, and promote prairie and woodland health in the region.

Maple River State Game Area – spanning south-central Gratiot, northwest Clinton and northeast Ionia counties – is one of mid-Michigan’s premier waterfowl hunting destinations. However, ongoing drought conditions have led to extremely low water levels across the managed wetland units near U.S. 127, which will affect waterfowl habitat and hunting opportunities this season.
- WILDLIFE -
 
Sixty moose have been killed in vehicle collisions over the past four years in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with most of the crashes occurring on stretches of highway in the western U.P.
 

FEATURE

NASGW Chairman Bill Sumner and POMA Executive Director Rob Sexton present the Best New Overall Product award to Ruger for the RXM.

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) kicked off the NASGW Expo on Tuesday evening, with the Annual Appreciation Dinner. Each year, the NASGW Expo brings together wholesalers and manufacturers from across the shooting sports industry to connect, collaborate, and plan for the year ahead. The event serves as a cornerstone for product launches, business meetings, and celebrating the partnerships that drive the industry forward.

A highlight of the Expo is NASGW’s Appreciation Dinner, where the association recognizes top-performing manufacturers and partners across six categories with the annual Appreciation Awards. These honors celebrate companies that exemplify excellence in two-step distribution and demonstrate exceptional service, value, and commitment to the shooting sports industry.

In addition to the Appreciation Awards, NASGW once again partnered with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) to present the Caliber Awards, recognizing the most innovative new products in seven categories. An independent panel of 18 industry professionals—including wholesalers, manufacturers, and media members—evaluated each entry to determine category winners as well as the Best Overall New Product.

To qualify, products must have been publicly released between the end of last year’s NASGW Expo and the start of this year’s event. Only NASGW member manufacturers in good standing were eligible, and all submissions were entered through the NASGW Expo New Product Showcase.

The Caliber Awards offer a unique and unbiased evaluation process, representing the voices of those who buy, sell, and review shooting sports products every day. This year’s competition was especially strong, with more than 140 submissions narrowed down to three finalists per category. Judges evaluated each product on uniqueness, market need, value, innovation, and presentation.

“Each year, we are reminded of the incredible innovation and dedication that defines our industry,” said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW President. “The Appreciation and Caliber Awards honor the best of the best—companies and products that not only drive the marketplace but also uphold the values and partnerships that make the shooting sports industry so strong.”

NASGW Appreciation Award Winners

NASGW Chairman Bill Sumner of Chattanooga Shooting Supplies presents the Optics Manufacturer of the Year award to Holosun Technologies.

Firearm Manufacturer of the Year
Ruger

Optics Manufacturer of the Year
Holosun Technologies

Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year
Hornady

Accessory Manufacturer of the Yea
Dead Air Silencers

Importer of the Year
Century Arms

Innovator of the Year
Springfield Armory

NASGW-POMA Caliber Award Winners

NASGW Chairman Bill Sumner and POMA Executive Director Rob Sexton present the Best New Handgun award to Smith & Wesson for the Bodyguard 2.0.

Best New Accessory
Radian Weapons - AFTERBURNER + RAMJET for Glock G43X

Best New Ammunition
Federal Ammunition - 7mm Backcountry Cartridge

Best New Handgun
Ruger - RXM

Best New Optic
Leupold - VX-6HD Gen 2

Best New Rifle
Henry Repeating Arms - SPD Hush

Best New Shotgun
Mossberg - 990 Aftershock

Best New Suppressor
HUXWRX Safety Co. - FLOW 9K Ti

Best New Overall Product
Ruger - RXM
 
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