SHOT Show 2024: Palmetto State Armory (PSA SABRE AR-10 & PSA JAKL)

This entry details the Palmetto State Armory AXR SSP rifle, introduced at SHOT Show 2024. Expert insights highlight its short-stroke piston system, adjustable gas knob, modular rail system, and AR-15 barrel nut compatibility for easy barrel changes. The AXR SSP is designed for suppressor use and features ambidextrous controls, offering a lighter front end compared to the JAKL. Availability is slated for early summer with pricing comparable to existing JAKL models.

This video provides an expert-level overview of new offerings from Palmetto State Armory at SHOT Show 2026, focusing on the innovative AXR platform. A PSA representative details the AXR's short-stroke piston system, modularity, and new E4 bolt, alongside the AXR PDW with its unique Modular Fire Control unit. The segment also covers a new 9mm Krinkov variant and the Sabre-key under-barrel shotgun attachment.

The Gathering 2026, presented by Palmetto State Armory, offered attendees a comprehensive firearms experience. The event featured live fire shooting with various pistols and rifles, including those chambered in 300 BLK, and showcased a wide array of tactical gear and accessories from numerous manufacturers. Attendees provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting the engaging activities and diverse product displays.

This video showcases a black AR-style rifle, branded as 'Sabre' and associated with Palmetto State Armory (PSA), chambered in 300 Blackout. It features a night shooting sequence with muzzle flash, followed by detailed close-ups of the rifle's components, including a suppressor (model MX3000PFS), optic, laser, and weapon light. The presentation is framed by audio from 'The Dark Knight' and announces 'MIXTAPE THE BLACK ALBUM' and '300 BLACKOUT', suggesting a product launch or special edition.

The Gathering 2026, presented by Palmetto State Armory, is an event in Clinton, South Carolina, offering attendees the chance to demo firearms from brands like Sig Sauer, Silencer Co, and Beretta. General admission covers entry and most ammo for demos, with potential charges for exotic calibers like 50 BMG. The event also features a Vendor Village for non-serialized gear.

This video showcases the Sabre Mixtape Suppressor, highlighting its performance on an AR-style rifle during rapid firing in low-light conditions. The demonstration emphasizes effective muzzle flash reduction and gas dissipation. The suppressor is noted as being 'Powered by B&T' and features specific model identifiers MX300019 and MIXTAPE-300, presented by Palmetto State Armory.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina and Firearms Trainer Brendon Arbolon of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details the two main AR-15 configurations for California compliance: Featureless and Fixed Magazine. Featureless builds prioritize standard functionality with legal grip and stock limitations, allowing higher capacity. Fixed Magazine builds allow traditional features but require breaking the action to reload and are limited to 10 rounds. The instructors offer insights into the operational trade-offs of each system.

This guide details a training drill for shooting with both eyes open, as demonstrated by a professional firearms instructor from Tap Rack Bang, LLC. It emphasizes maintaining peripheral vision and faster target acquisition in dynamic self-defense scenarios, contrasting it with static precision shooting. The drill involves using taped shooting glasses to train the brain to focus on the target while keeping both eyes open.

This expert-level guide from Tap Rack Bang, LLC focuses on the critical technique of establishing a proper grip immediately after a pistol reload to enable rapid and accurate follow-up shots. The instructor emphasizes that a poor grip can cause the firearm to settle high, hindering speed, while a correct grip ensures stability and quick target re-acquisition. This technique is vital for defensive handgun use and competitive shooting.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details crucial pre-attack indicators for civilian defenders. It covers recognizing attacker body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and behavioral cues. The instruction emphasizes situational awareness, the importance of disengagement, and discreetly pre-staging hands near a concealed firearm for improved readiness in potential confrontations.