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The latest news from the international firearms and outdoor trade: business, distribution, people and legislation.


NSSF guidance on NFA transfers
NSSF outlines what a federal court injunction striking down key National Firearms Act provisions means for firearms licensees.

Vortex adds green-dot option to Venom Enclosed line-up
Vortex Optics has expanded its Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot range with a new model featuring a 3 MOA green dot.

Pentagon reaches SM-3 production agreements with Boeing and RTX

Winchester launches Super Match competition ammunition range
Winchester has launched Super Match, a new line of match-grade centre-fire pistol, rifle and shotshell ammunition developed for competition shooting.

CZ to end production of three CZ 75 models
CZ will end production of the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact in 2026, marking the close of a significant chapter for three long-running models in the CZ 75 family.

Helsing partners with Rakuten as Japan tests HX-2 strike drone
The Tokyo e-commerce group is helping the German defence technology company pursue a Japanese military deal while the Ground Self-Defense Force trials its drone.

Leica launches Geovid Max
Leica Sport Optics USA makes the 10×42 Geovid Max the flagship of the Geovid line, pairing European-built optics with laser rangefinding and ballistics at $3,999.

UTG Pro P.O.I. rings engineered for .50 BMG recoil
UTG Pro has expanded its P.O.I. two-piece scope-ring range with US-made Picatinny models rated for .50-calibre recoil and dovetail options for spring-powered air rifles.

Thailand suspends new gun permits after school shooting
No new permits to buy or own a firearm will be issued in Thailand until further notice, with existing licences also under review after eight people were killed.

First Breach begins trading on Nasdaq under FBDT ticker
The Maryland ammunition component maker has listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under FBDT, with the proceeds earmarked for expanding domestic manufacturing.

