2025 Year End Review

This montage from SHOT Show 2026 offers a rapid overview of the latest in custom firearms and tactical gear. It highlights high-end AR-15s, competition handguns from Taran Tactical Innovations, and custom 1911/2011 platforms. The video also showcases manufacturing technology, advanced training simulators, and specialized firearms like the MCR belt-fed upper receiver, providing a glimpse into industry trends and luxury firearm offerings.

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is exhibiting at SHOT Show 2026 in Booth 10570. They will be showcasing a range of products including new releases, existing catalog items, and offerings from partner brands like DPMS, AAC, and H&R. Attendees can expect to see firearms such as 12GA shotguns, AR-15s, and pistols equipped with accessories like Holosun optics and Surefire weapon lights.

This guide breaks down the comprehensive costs associated with AR-15 ownership, emphasizing that essential gear and ongoing expenses often exceed the initial rifle price. It details strategies for cost-effective ammunition purchases, recommends specific budget-friendly and mid-tier accessories like iron sights, red dots, and LPVOs, and highlights the critical importance of proper cleaning, maintenance, storage, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The guide strongly advocates for professional training as the most valuable investment over purely aesthetic gear upgrades, providing annual budget tiers for different levels of ownership.

This GBRS Group video emphasizes holistic combat readiness, stressing the importance of being prepared in all aspects of life, not just during ideal training scenarios. Speaker DJ Shipley highlights that true preparedness means maintaining a high average of mental, physical, tactical, spiritual, and emotional readiness, so you're not caught off guard. The content also touches upon the practicalities of carrying firearms like the Glock 19 for self-defense.

This YouTube video features a "blindfolded Navy SEAL test" where participants Chadd, Chili, and Cornbread are challenged to assemble a field-stripped rifle while blindfolded. The video promotes Bare Performance Nutrition with a discount code, and directs viewers to support the "Three of Seven Project" via Patreon and their online store. The focus is on a timed, skill-based challenge involving firearm manipulation under adverse conditions.

This video addresses an accusation of editing gunshot sounds by demonstrating shooting steel targets. The presenter clarifies the difference between steel impacts and gong sounds, showcasing an AR-15 setup with an optic and suppressor. The content is primarily for entertainment, with the speaker identified as a hobbyist.

This video offers five actionable tips to improve pistol grip for enhanced shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective pressure rules to focus on mechanical leverage and friction. The content also addresses managing anticipation, optimizing body posture for recoil, and the importance of relaxation for speed and accuracy.

This video showcases the ORD-2022 event, featuring a massive, coordinated mag dump with dozens of shooters firing simultaneously. Key visuals include preparation with belt-fed machine guns and precision rifles, alongside advanced tactical gear like NVGs and suppressors. A vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun led the synchronized firing, highlighting professional event management and safety protocols.

Mastering pistol shooting requires precise trigger control, as it's the hardest firearm skill due to limited contact points. Focus on isolating the trigger finger and avoiding grip pressure from other fingers to prevent sight disruption. Both continuous and interrupted trigger press methods aim for a straight rearward pull, crucial for accuracy in both one and two-handed shooting.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.