2013 SHOT Show - LAN World

This guide outlines seven essential firearms for a zombie apocalypse scenario, emphasizing practicality, logistics, and reliability over aesthetics. The selections include a 16-inch AR-15 carbine in 5.56 NATO, a Glock 19 Gen 5 in 9mm, a 12-gauge pump shotgun, a .357 Magnum lever-action rifle, a .357 Magnum revolver, a 9mm PCC, and a suppressed .308 bolt-action rifle. Each choice is justified by its specific advantages in maneuverability, ammunition availability, shootability, and effectiveness in various survival situations.

This video covers Day 3 of the NRA Show 2026 in Houston, Texas, featuring interviews with attendees and showcasing new products. Key highlights include the Ace Virtual Shooting experience, discussions on Faxon Firearms' products, Fostech's 50 BMG, Sig Sauer's P320 Reserve, and the upcoming Goat Guns GP5 and musket. The event also touched upon suppressor technology advancements and the general atmosphere of the show.

This video reviews the Strike Industries M4 drop-in quad rail handguard, highlighting its direct replacement capability for standard M4 polymer handguards without gunsmithing. The installation is described as simple and plug-and-play, involving clamping a piece around the gas block or front sight post and then attaching the rail sections. The rail features mil-spec Picatinny rails on all sides and integrated QD sockets, offering a rock-solid mounting platform for accessories.

This video reviews the BCM KAG (Kinesthetic Angled Grip), highlighting its design for the C-clamp shooting technique. It's made of shock-resistant polymer, M-LOK compatible, and designed to enhance weapon control by pulling the rifle into the shoulder. The grip is noted for its lightweight construction and durability, with installation demonstrated on an AR-15.

Palmetto State Armory announces the PSA Sabre Mixtape Black Album, a new variant of their popular AR-15 platform. This release caters to customer demand for a blacked-out version, featuring enhanced ambidextrous controls, a specific trigger, and a dedicated 300 Blackout suppressor. The video details key components and provides a launch date and time.

This video details a custom BCM AR-15 build, highlighting specific components and their intended functions. The presenter emphasizes the rifle's reliability and shootability after over 5,000 rounds. Key features include a 14.5-inch pinned and welded barrel, a 13-inch Radon rail, a SureFire Warcomp, Troy Defense iron sights, an EOTech optic, and a BCM recoil mitigation system for reduced felt recoil.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.