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Galco expands the Combat Master 2.0 fit list
The Firearm Blog reports that Galco’s Combat Master 2.0 leather holster now accommodates the Glock 21, including configurations with a carry optic.
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Heckler wins the IPRF Limited division title
Shooting Sports USA reports that Chad Heckler won the Limited division at the 2026 IPRF Centerfire World Championship in Lipan, Texas.
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Shooting Sports USA covers the Echelon Pro launch
Shooting Sports USA reports the introduction of three Echelon Pro Comp pistol sizes from Springfield Armory.
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Project ChildSafe opens its annual fundraising sweepstakes
NSSF announced a fundraising sweepstakes supporting Project ChildSafe’s firearm safety education work. The source contains eligibility and entry terms.
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Lapua recaps the European Cup final in Thun
Lapua published results from the 25m and 300m European Cup final, held in Thun, Switzerland, from September 28 to October 4. Its report covers the pistol and rifle competitions.
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Lapua details its MaxRT 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition
Lapua has detailed a factory-loaded 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge built around its 144-grain MaxRange Target bullet. The manufacturer positions the offering for long-range target shooting.
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Cerra earns junior skeet bronze in Italy
USA Shooting reports that Liana Amaris Cerra won bronze in junior women’s skeet at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto.
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Champion and Hays take silver in Changwon
USA Shooting reports a silver medal for Madison Champion and Ben Hays in mixed team 10m air rifle prone SH2 at the para shooting world championships.
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USA Shooting recaps its fall selection matches
USA Shooting published a summary of its rifle and shotgun fall selection matches and their role in upcoming international competition.
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Ruger reports progress on its Beretta agreement
Ruger says regulatory conditions for its agreement with Beretta Holding have been met, and its board moved to end the shareholder rights plan.
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SK reports Stine’s New Mexico championship sweep
SK Ammunition reports that its team shooter Jake Stine swept the New Mexico State Championships and recorded his first perfect score.
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Berger reports another Oregon highpower title for James Fox
Berger says James Fox won the Oregon State Highpower Championship at Douglas Ridge Rifle Club in Eagle Creek. The manufacturer’s July report recaps the June 27–28 competition.
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Ruger adds anniversary editions
Ruger announced another group of limited-production firearms marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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ReadyDot joins the LCP MAX lineup
Ruger announced a battery-free, fiber-illuminated ReadyDot sight system for the LCP MAX pistol.
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LCP MAX gains a Magpul grip option
Ruger introduced an LCP MAX variant fitted with Magpul’s Enhanced Handgun Grip.
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Ruger American Gen II adds left-handed models
Ruger announced left-handed versions of the American Rifle Generation II, starting with the Ranch configuration.
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Ten more models join Ruger’s updated 10/22 range
Ruger announced ten additional variants of its revised 10/22 rifle platform.
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