Shot Show 2024 Products **VOTE YOUR FAVORITE**

This guide synthesizes observations from SHOT Show 2026, focusing on new tactical optics, lasers, and accessories. It highlights expert critiques of product designs, market strategies, and technological advancements from brands like PSA, Holosun, Smith & Wesson, EOTech, Z-Bolt, Magpul, Nightforce, and Primary Arms. The assessment emphasizes technical proficiency and a critical eye towards practical application and value in the firearms community.

This video showcases a satirical take on home defense, with the creator quickly donning tactical gear including a ballistic helmet, PVS-14 style night vision, and an AR-15 rifle. The AR-15 is outfitted with an EOTech optic, vertical foregrip, and weapon light, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The creator also browses Magpul products, indicating an interest in firearm accessories.

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 overview of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Mixtape concept firearm, presented by Elliott Delp and Justin from PSA. The discussion covers its design as a short, suppressor-ready rifle, available in .300 Blackout and the new .338 ARC calibers. Key features like its 8-inch barrel, specific component choices from Radian, B5 Systems, SB Tactical, and Reptilia are highlighted, along with design differences between caliber variants regarding magazine compatibility.

The Holosun Night Shoot is returning to The Gathering in 2026 on Friday night, starting around 8:00 PM at the Clinton House. Attendees can test the latest Holosun flashlights, lasers, night vision, and thermal optics designed for low-light shooting. Entry requires tickets for both days of The Gathering.

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.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

This video provides a comprehensive product update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. Expert insights cover its build materials (aluminum upper, polymer lower), features like a 40-round magazine and AR-15 style charging handle, and technical specifications including a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. The update confirms tooling is underway for a Summer 2025 launch.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements and production timelines. Cameron from PSA highlights improvements like an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights, while retaining features such as the Radian Raptor charging handle and 40-round capacity. The design is finalized, with production slated for Q1 2025.

This video provides a product update on the upcoming PSA X5.7 pistol, detailing the status of its development, including grip frame tooling, brace, and magazine production. It highlights design changes to the lower handguard for enhanced accessory compatibility and estimates a Q1 2026 release. The update comes from Cameron at Palmetto State Armory, offering insights into the manufacturing process and testing protocols.