Craziness From SHOT Show 2026

This SHOT Show 2026 recap highlights surprising firearm releases, including an affordable Hi-Point AR-15 and the FN 309 pistol. The discussion touches on industry trends, the evolution of concealed carry options, and the enduring legacy of firearms like the M1 Carbine, offering insights from experienced industry figures.

This review covers the upcoming PSA Sabre-11 P, a 9mm pistol featuring a Wilson Combat barrel and trigger system. The 'P' denotes ported barrels, with a ported version to be released after the initial unported model. The pistol boasts an FDE finish, ambidextrous safety, and is optic-ready with multiple plate options. Instructor notes the excellent trigger feel and reset.

This review covers the Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul Edition, a new NFA-compliant platform introduced at SHOT Show 2026. It highlights the 14-inch barrel, Magpul stock, oversized controls, and suppressor-ready threaded barrel. The shotgun also features an optics-ready receiver with compatibility for various red dot sights and an integrated ghost ring sight.

This review highlights the PSA Sabre 25, a new iteration of their Sabre line, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. Key features include a fully ambidextrous receiver set, a 20-inch cold hammer-forged .308 barrel, and a significant development in suppressor compatibility with a factory-supported gas block and muzzle device designed for gate-lock suppressors from brands like Griffin Armament and Knights Armament. This addresses a common user modification for previous Sabre models.

This video reviews the Israeli Weapons Industry (IWI) MAFTEAH 12-gauge shotgun as an ideal firearm purchase under $1000. The instructor highlights its suitability for home defense, its compact size, and its technical features like M-Lok slots and optic-ready capability. The MAFTEAH is presented as a practical and effective tool for various defensive scenarios.

The AR-15 is identified as the hardest-to-sell firearm in 2026 due to massive market oversaturation, with an estimated 40-60% of offerings at SHOT Show 2026 being AR variants. This oversupply, coupled with anti-Second Amendment activism leading to increased sales by owners, has driven down prices and reduced demand. While rare specialty AR-15s for hunting or precision exist, the general market sees them collecting dust, with gun stores often rejecting trade-ins due to poor resale value. The speaker suggests a potential surge in demand only in scenarios of significant civil unrest or war.

The Freedom Ordnance FG-15 offers a unique trigger crank mechanism integrated into an AR-15 grip, allowing for rapid firing by rotating a deployable crank. This piston-driven system engages the trigger bar mechanically, providing a novel approach to firearm modification. While innovative, its potential NFA implications and mechanical complexity suggest it's for experienced users.

This review showcases the PKM 7.62x54R machine gun, highlighting its full-auto capability and belt-fed mechanism. The video demonstrates the loading process and sustained fire, offering close-up views of the weapon's internals and ammunition. The host provides positive closing impressions, recommending the PKM to enthusiasts, and includes bonus footage of a Barrett .50 caliber rifle.

This video clarifies the terminology between 'silencer' and 'suppressor,' noting 'silencer' is the original patented term. It demonstrates that suppressors reduce sound to around 130 dB, not silence, and discusses their role as hearing protection tools rather than crime enhancers. The process of legally acquiring a suppressor under the NFA, including the $200 tax stamp and lengthy wait times, is detailed, advocating for the Hearing Protection Act.

Using a suppressor on a home defense firearm is generally inadvisable due to the severe noise levels that can cause hearing damage and disorientation. This can lead to dangerous miscommunication with household members, potentially mistaking the defender for an intruder. While suppressors offer benefits, their use indoors without proper precautions poses significant risks to oneself and others.