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This segment from ARFCOM News at The Gundies 2026 features Alyssa Seymour responding to a provocative question about industry archetypes. She identifies 'gun bunnies' as a more problematic term than 'vet bros,' clarifying it's a personal preference and not a general dislike of women in the industry. The discussion highlights informal industry discourse and personal opinions within the firearms community.

The world's largest shooting event is not the SHOT Show in the US, but Switzerland's 'Eidgenössisches Feldschiessen,' drawing over 130,000 participants. This event's scale is attributed to Switzerland's militia defense system, where most men are trained as soldiers from age 18. Despite this, Switzerland maintains strict gun purchase laws and rare public carry. The video promotes firearms education through SDI.TODAY.

The host of 2WiLD Guns announces their return after a hiatus, with a focus on upcoming content including firearm reviews and range days. The channel plans to resume a full content schedule in March, featuring a variety of popular firearms and accessories.

This podcast episode discusses the SHOT Show, acknowledging its frustrations like setup and travel, but ultimately defending its relevance. The speakers highlight that crucial industry decisions are made, commerce is generated, and jobs are created at the event, making it valuable for both industry titans and content creators.

This video features Hickok45 demonstrating the Smith & Wesson Model 686 Mountain Gun and a 'Glock 19 Gen 6' (a recurring joke) in snowy conditions. He shares insights from SHOT Show, discusses Glock's reliability and design philosophy, and tests hollow point ammunition. The content highlights practical shooting and industry networking from an experienced firearms instructor.

This video from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner explores the unique, family-like atmosphere of the SHOT Show. It highlights the exceptional hospitality of smaller, family-owned firearms manufacturers who prioritize personal interactions with visitors, contrasting this with a more 'mercenary' approach seen in other trade shows. The content emphasizes the strong community connection within the firearms industry.

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.