First Shots: FN America FN503 Pistol

This video showcases several new and updated firearms released in 2026, covering a range of categories from PDWs and concealed carry pistols to AR-style platforms and precision bolt-action rifles. It highlights technical specifications, design features, and intended applications for each firearm, providing insights into advancements in firearm technology and manufacturing. The presenter offers a mixed sentiment, appreciating the innovation while noting the premium pricing of some models.

This review of the Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro 380 Auto highlights its lightweight design and soft-shooting characteristics, making it a viable option for concealed carry. The instructor compares it to the SIG P365 and Glock 42, noting its comfortable ergonomics and higher magazine capacity (11-13 rounds) compared to older .380 ACP pistols. While acknowledging the debate between .380 ACP and 9x19mm, the review emphasizes the Hellcat's suitability for those prioritizing reduced recoil.

This review focuses on the Ruger LCP Max enhanced with the Magpul EHG grip. The video highlights improvements over the original LCP Max, particularly in grip texture, capacity, and shootability. It compares the new model to its predecessor and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, detailing design changes, internal upgrades, and performance differences, making it a more comfortable and capable deep concealment option.

This review of the Ruger Max 9 highlights its compact, double-stack 9mm design with optics-ready capability and fiber optic front sight. While the firearm offers a 10-round capacity and a slim profile, the reviewers express mixed feelings, particularly regarding the trigger feel and slide manipulation difficulty. They encountered one failure to feed and noted a consistent low point of impact, suggesting potential sight or firearm-specific issues. Further testing with different ammunition and serial numbers is recommended.

This video provides an unboxing and overview of the Taurus 605 Protector Poly revolver. The presenter highlights its polymer construction, chambering in .357 Magnum (compatible with .38 Special), and features like a fiber optic front sight and a unique trigger lockout mechanism. It's presented as a budget-friendly option for concealed carry, with interchangeable grips discussed.

This video provides an in-depth review and comparison of the Kimber CDS9 and CDS9 Classic pistols, highlighting their suitability as 9mm concealed carry firearms, especially for summer. The presenter emphasizes the significant price drops on these models, making them competitive with other popular micro-compacts. Key aspects discussed include shootability, capacity, trigger performance, ergonomics, and overall value proposition compared to firearms like the Glock 26, Glock 43X, SIG P365 XMacro, and Springfield Hellcat.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.