IWA 2026 | What Else Do You Want To See This Year?

This live stream from Classic Firearms discusses upcoming Shot Show 2026 predictions, industry trends, and answers viewer questions about new firearms, optics, and accessories. The hosts cover potential updates to popular models like Glock's slimline series, EOTech's move into suppressors, and new offerings from Taurus, Canik, and Staccato. They also delve into discussions on red dot sight technology, holster recommendations, and the debate between piston and direct impingement AR-15 systems.

This video explains why 9mm ammunition is the first to disappear during demand surges. It details how its status as a busy market lane, NATO standardization, and overwhelming popularity among new and experienced shooters create a unique vulnerability. The explanation covers production bottlenecks, especially primer supply, and how experienced shooters' consistent purchasing habits deplete stock before panic buying even begins.

This video provides an expert-level discussion on the firearms industry following SHOT Show and leading up to IWA. The hosts, experienced firearms enthusiasts, cover new product releases, industry trends like the surge in suppressors and new AR-15 manufacturers, and debates on popular firearm categories such as PCCs and handguns. They also touch upon channel growth strategies and viewer engagement, offering insights from their extensive experience in the firearms community.

This video discusses a rumor about Beretta potentially staging a hostile takeover of another firearm company, with the speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, expressing concerns about the implications for the industry. He cites Ruger's public statement on the matter as evidence of its credibility and suggests that such a move would primarily benefit Beretta's interests, favoring collaboration over hostile acquisitions.

This video highlights a visit to the Sons Of Liberty Gunworks booth at SHOT Show 2026. The GBRS GROUP team engages with their friends at Sons Of Liberty Gunworks to discuss the MK1 rifle in more detail. The description also provides links for exclusive content on Patreon and YouTube Memberships, as well as various social media follow links for GBRS GROUP and its members.

This video from SHOT Show features industry professionals discussing what draws them to the annual event. Key takeaways include the importance of brand awareness, customer acquisition, networking opportunities, discovering new products, and the significant presence of law enforcement and military personnel. The insights highlight SHOT Show's role as a vital hub for business and connection within the firearms industry.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Franklin Armory BSFIII 22-C1 binary trigger for the Ruger 10/22, as demonstrated by a professional firearms content creator. It covers the trigger's unique fire-on-pull-and-release function, its three-position selector (Safe, Semi, Binary), and essential safety checks during installation and live-fire testing. The video also touches upon compatible ammunition and high-capacity magazines.

This guide details building a high-performance AR-15, as demonstrated by a former SEAL Team Six commander. It covers optic selection (LPVO with top-mounted red dot), ergonomic enhancements like a custom cheek weld, and accessory integration for illumination and suppression. The focus is on practical, field-expedient modifications for optimal operational efficiency.

This comprehensive comparison between the Glock 17 and Glock 19, presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor with training background, details their physical specifications, handling characteristics, and practical applications. It highlights differences in barrel length, capacity, and ergonomics, drawing on personal anecdotes from training at Quantico to illustrate real-world performance. The video concludes that while the Glock 19 is often considered the most versatile 'do-all' handgun, individual needs and preferences play a significant role in the final choice.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring Clint Morgan, provides an expert overview of the top 5 firearm types for home defense. Morgan, representing a major firearms channel and retailer, emphasizes that the best choice is subjective and depends on individual training and comfort. He details specific models like the Beretta M9A3, FN FNX-45 Tactical, CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S2 Micro, Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18, Remington 870, and Panzer Arms BP-12, discussing their pros and cons for defensive use, including considerations like caliber, capacity, maneuverability, and over-penetration risks.