Shooting The OPOS Venator | Is This The Future Of Handguns? | IWA 2026

This expert-level overview of the Opos Venator smart pistol, presented by a seasoned firearms instructor, details its revolutionary features. Key takeaways include the integrated touchscreen displaying vital data like round count, temperature, and slide velocity, alongside a mechanically innovative low bore axis design for significantly reduced recoil. The instructor emphasizes the pistol's full mechanical functionality, ensuring operation even without battery power for the smart features.

This video from the 2026 SHOT Show highlights innovative products in the shooting sports industry. It features the Kinetic Blossom Magpie, an automatic 9mm magazine loader, the Rideout Arsenal Dragon handgun with a unique no-slide design and tool-less customization, and the Caldwell Clayceptor, a portable, app-controlled clay target launcher. The New Product Center serves as a showcase for these cutting-edge accessories.

This video provides a detailed visual showcase of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, a highly customized Laugo Arms Alien pistol. It highlights the firearm's unique features, including its ultra-low bore axis, non-reciprocating top rail, integrated suppressor/compensator, and premium accessories like the Trijicon SRO and SureFire X300. The POV perspective offers a clear sight picture through the SRO, demonstrating the firearm's intended use.

This review explores the Franklin Armory BSFIII 22-C1 binary trigger for the Ruger 10/22, demonstrating its unique fire-on-pull-and-release functionality. The video also highlights the use of Aguila Super Extra ammunition and ProMag 35-round magazines. A giveaway for a Nemo Arms Executive Order rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor is also featured, showcasing its premium components.

A retired SEAL Team Six commander details his preferred AR-15 build, emphasizing practical ergonomics and efficient accessory placement. Key choices include an EOTech Vudu LPVO with a top-mounted Aimpoint ACRO for rapid target acquisition, a B5 Systems stock for battery storage, and strategic placement of a vertical foregrip, light, and laser to avoid snags and maintain a clear sight picture. The build prioritizes functionality and speed, even on a budget-friendly base.

This review compares the Glock 17 and Glock 19, highlighting their physical differences, historical context, and practical applications. While the Glock 19 excels in concealed carry due to its smaller size, the Glock 17 offers a longer sight radius and higher capacity. Accuracy tests showed negligible differences for most shooters, with personal preference and hand size being key factors in choosing between them.

This video explores the top five firearm types for home defense, emphasizing personal comfort and training. It covers pistols like the Beretta M9A3 and FN FNX-45 Tactical, highlighting features for close quarters and low-light conditions. Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) such as the CZ Scorpion offer improved accuracy and capacity. The AR-15 platform, exemplified by the Daniel Defense MK18, provides power but requires careful ammunition selection to mitigate over-penetration risks. Finally, shotguns, including the Remington 870 and bullpup models like the Panzer Arms BP-12, are discussed as classic yet effective options.