Bleecker Street Publications announced Karen Hunter as Editorial Lead for Gun University and Contributing Editor for Athlon Outdoors. Hunter brings over a decade of firearms industry experience, extensive instructional expertise through The Hunter Academy, and hundreds of published articles to the role.
Bleecker Street Publications launched a self-service advertising portal offering advertisers 24/7 access to digital display, native advertising, programmatic solutions, and other marketing opportunities. The platform streamlines campaign management across the company's portfolio including Athlon Untamed, RottenGunReviews.com, Ballistic, Tactical Life, and GAT Daily.
Petersen's HUNTING released its October 2026 Big-Game Issue, an 88-page expanded edition featuring reviews from Andrew McKean on budget-friendly optics from Leupold, Vortex, Burris, Trijicon, and Zeiss, plus articles by Joseph von Benedikt, Scott Ergas, Mark Kayser, Will Brantley, and Craig Boddington. The issue is available at newsstands and retailers for $12 annually.
J. Scott Rupp has retired from Outdoor Sportsman Group after 40 years editing outdoor and shooting magazines including RifleShooter, Handguns, Petersen's Hunting, and Guns & Ammo. A former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member and Eastern Kentucky University graduate, Rupp plans to continue writing and photography as a freelancer.
The Armory Life magazine's Fall 2026 issue features the Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol on the cover alongside Dr. Will Dabbs, the "Cantius Award" recipient. The issue includes reviews of Springfield products and pieces on firearms accessories, plus a historical article on a WWI-era flamethrowing bayonet.
Bleecker Street Publications expands its sales organization with the addition of Neal Kaufman and Troy Smith, joining existing representatives Scott Buchmayr, Amos Crowley, and Scott Cherek. The move strengthens the company's ability to connect advertisers with engaged audiences across firearms, hunting, outdoor recreation, and enthusiast markets.
Firearms News releases its September 2026 Special Hunting Issue featuring Field Editor Rikk Rambo's cover story on the Horizon Firearms Venatic Carbon Rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. The issue includes reviews of rifles from Howa, Chiappa, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, scopes, and hunting gear from contributing writers including Patrick Sweeney and James Tarr.
The Armory Life has launched its 21st edition digital magazine featuring an Echelon-themed issue focused on the popular family of modular 9mm pistols. The magazine includes a cover story review of the Echelon Alpha 4.0C, in-depth articles on the Variable Interface System, and aftermarket options. Editor-in-Chief Mike Humphries highlights the publication's commitment to delivering engaging firearms content.
Paul G. Markel releases a new book examining the brain's role in gunfighting, exploring how the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and philosophical principles like Occam's Razor and Hick's Law apply to firearms training and lethal force encounters. The book is available as a paperback, Kindle, and audiobook on Amazon.
Landon Hall has been appointed Editor in Chief of the Florida Sportsman brand by Outdoor Sportsman Group. Hall, a freelance outdoor writer and founder of Outdoor Legacy Media, brings expertise in saltwater fishing, hunting, and coastal living to oversee all editorial properties for the respected publication nearing its 60th anniversary.
Hook & Barrel Magazine's short film "Lights Out: Skate or Die" has been accepted into the 2026 Red Rock Film Festival in Southern Utah. The film features professional skateboarder Jason Ellis hunting in Utah while exploring themes of mental health and redemption, produced in partnership with Ghost Cat, ZEV Technologies, SilencerCo, Black Hills Ammunition, and Pulsar.
Liberty Ammunition was recently featured in Shooting News Weekly. CEO Gary Ramey praised the publication as one of the fastest growing industry communication vehicles, highlighting Liberty Ammunition's superior performance in self-defense ammunition for consumers, law enforcement, and government sectors.
Hook & Barrel Magazine features UFC legend Dan "Hendo" Henderson on its September/October 2026 cover. The issue explores Henderson's fighting career and mindset, alongside content on archery gear, long-range shooting, trout fishing in Taos, and rifle-crossbow evolution.
Firearms News released its August 2026 issue featuring Executive Editor David M. Fortier's cover story on Ruger's new Harrier AR-15-type rifle chambered in 5.6x45mm NATO. The issue includes reviews of Smith & Wesson's 940-3 revolver, Wilson Combat's Bulwark pistol, and Thunder Beast Arms' Spiro suppressor, plus Second Amendment news coverage.
Firearms News released a special report by Field Editor Darwin Nercesian detailing how Ohio House Republicans voted with Democrats to kill House Bill 495, the Freedom to Carry Act, introduced by Representative Jennifer Gross. The bill would have expanded concealed carry protections to other lawfully owned weapons for licensed citizens.
Paul G. Markel's new book "Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training" explores how to improve martial firearms training by applying scientific methodology. Drawing from four decades of experience, Markel examines foundational principles for martial training and eliminates outdated training modalities. Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats.
Wolfe Publishing has unlocked the current issue of Rifle & Handgun magazine for free online reading. The issue features articles on the Lee-Enfield, horse pistols, Primary Weapons Systems MK114 MOD 2-M, and Weatherby's Mark XXII, plus expert columns on firearms and handloading.
Hook & Barrel Magazine and Guns.com have partnered to provide firearm buyers with exclusive post-purchase subscription access to premium outdoor lifestyle content, including firearm reviews, hunting and fishing adventures, and celebrity interviews.
Firearms News celebrates its 80th anniversary with its July 2026 issue, featuring Oleg Volk's cover story review of the US Palm STORM CAT4 AR-15-Type Pistol. The issue includes reviews of firearms from Ruger, Sig Sauer, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, reloading, and Second Amendment coverage by contributors including James Tarr, Rick Rambo, Patrick Sweeney, and David Codrea.
African Hunting Gazette, founded by Richard Lendrum, is a premier quarterly publication and monthly electronic magazine covering African hunting, conservation, and safari culture. The publication connects hunters with vetted outfitters and professional hunters while advocating for sustainable hunting and wildlife conservation across Africa.