GOA Update | SHOT Show 2026

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) details a legislative effort in West Virginia to allow state-run machine gun distribution centers. The initiative leverages an exemption in the 1986 Hughes Amendment to permit states to sell machine guns to law-abiding citizens, aiming to raise revenue and bolster citizen defense capabilities. GOA highlights historical precedents and legal arguments supporting citizen access to military-grade arms.

This video critically examines the enforcement of gun laws in Washington D.C., highlighting the potential for licensed gun owners from other jurisdictions to face jail time. It questions the hypocrisy of government officials having armed security while restricting civilian rights and analyzes the consistency of political figures' stances on the Second Amendment over time, referencing past support for bans.

This ARFCOM News segment details recent ATF actions targeting pistol braces and legislative developments in Washington and Virginia concerning firearms. It highlights the legal challenges to ATF pistol brace regulations, the passage of a bill criminalizing 3D-printed firearm components in Washington, and various gun control proposals in Virginia. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing legal battles and legislative efforts impacting Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses the optimistic outlook for Second Amendment litigation, highlighting a shift in the current administration's stance on gun rights. It contrasts strong state-level advocacy with federal challenges from the DOJ, which views suppressors and SBRs as 'weapons of war.' The DOJ's recent memo on handgun mailing, however, aligns with GOA's position, indicating potential shifts in regulatory interpretation.

This video features Adam Kraut of the Second Amendment Foundation discussing ongoing legal battles to protect Second Amendment rights at SHOT Show 2026. Key topics include challenges to NFA regulations, particularly concerning suppressors and the $0 tax stamp, and the legal interpretation of 'common use' for accessories like Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs). Kraut emphasizes the importance of supporting 2A advocacy groups fighting against government overreach.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the ongoing legal challenges against the National Firearms Act (NFA). The speaker, demonstrating high authority in firearms law, details how recent lawsuits, spurred by the reduction of the NFA tax to zero, are challenging the ATF's registration and transfer schemes. Evidence of the ATF's discretionary denials of NFA applications is presented as a key factor in arguing the NFA is no longer a 'shall-issue' system under the Bruen precedent.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.