The Game Changer

This overview from SHOT Show 2026 details the significant upgrades to the FN SCAR platform, informed by extensive military and civilian feedback. Key enhancements include a hydraulic buffer for reduced recoil, a modular bolt carrier, fully ambidextrous controls, and an updated M-LOK handguard. The introduction of HUB-compatible, low back-pressure suppressors further refines the system's adaptability and performance.

FN America's 'Every SCAR Tells a Story' video highlights the SCAR platform's unique design and performance. Experts like Tim Kennedy and Benjamin Voss discuss its reliability, soft shooting characteristics, and low maintenance requirements, attributed to its short-stroke gas piston system and internal recoil spring. The video also showcases features like the non-reciprocating charging handle and adjustable folding stock, emphasizing the SCAR's versatility and user-friendliness for various applications, from tactical engagements to long-range precision.

This video provides an enthusiastic review of the Gen 2 Recoil Buffer, asserting it is not 'snake oil' and genuinely dampens recoil. The speaker, demonstrating clear familiarity with firearm accessories like FRTs, expresses a desire for a full-auto or FRT version of the tested setup, highlighting the positive shooting experience.

This video showcases the FN SCAR rifle's key attributes: toughness, ruggedness, accuracy, and adaptability. It demonstrates rapid deployment from a backpack and effective engagement of a steel target, emphasizing the firearm's reliable performance and innovative design. The SCAR is presented as a superior option that redefines expectations in modern firearms.

This video conducts a comprehensive ballistic test to determine if forklift forks can stop various firearm rounds, from .22 LR up to a .50 BMG. The test, executed by an experienced individual, demonstrates that while forklift forks can withstand many common calibers, they are ultimately penetrated by the powerful .50 BMG round. The results provide practical insights into the ballistic resistance of industrial steel.

This video provides a dynamic preview of Day 2 at SHOT Show 2026, highlighting key industry players and emerging technologies. It showcases firearms from FN, including the FN 509 and SCAR platforms, alongside innovative products like custom AR-15s, armored vehicles, and robotic weapon systems. The event also emphasizes networking opportunities through 'SHOT After Dark' events and educational content.

This video demonstrates the ease of concealed carry, particularly for women, using an FN 509 Compact pistol. It highlights practical holstering techniques for appendix carry and shows how effectively the firearm can be concealed under casual clothing with minimal printing. The FN 509 Compact is presented as a user-friendly option for everyday carry.

Hickok45 reviews the FN Reflex, a micro 9mm pistol, highlighting its internal hammer-fired action as a key differentiator from typical striker-fired micro-compacts. A live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range showed the pistol performing reliably with steel targets. The review emphasizes the FN Reflex's suitability for concealed carry and self-defense.

This video provides an initial look at the FN Reflex pistol, highlighting its standard and MRD configurations. The speaker, demonstrating a high level of expertise, compares its size to the Sig Sauer P365 and notes the inclusion of both 11 and 15-round magazines. The trigger is praised for its crispness, an improvement over the FN 509. The demonstration concludes with live fire at an indoor range, with anticipation for future training once holsters are available.

This review from FN America highlights the FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical handguns. The presenter, acting as a brand ambassador, expresses enthusiasm for both models, noting their tactical features like threaded barrels and optic-ready slides. The video provides a first look at these high-capacity pistols in different finishes.