OSD Verdict: 2024 Proved the SHOT Show is Very Much Alive and Well
The first SHOT after COVID was in 2022, and at the time there was a real question about whether trade shows were dead. That’s no longer an open question — the show was vibrant this year. Huge and tiring, yes. And like at any show there are some crufty companies. But the level of innovation […]
Biggest SHOT Show Ever Wraps Up with Record-Breaking Success
The 46th SHOT Show was a resounding success, setting new benchmarks for industry innovation, collaboration and engagement. With an expanded show floor, a record-high number of exhibitors, and an array of new features and networking opportunities, the 2024 SHOT Show was the largest to date. More than 55,400 industry professionals packed the 13.9 miles of […]
SHOT Show: Springfield Goes Retro With the SA-16 A2 Rifle
Springfield Armory has made a lot of noise about the six new models of their TRP Operator series 1911s, a new Garrison 1911, and a more compact frame Echelon modular pistol, but there was barely a peep about the SA-16 A2. In fact, I went to the booth and would have completely bypassed it if […]
Kahr Arms Releases the X9 Double Stack 9mm
Kahr Arms dropped their first double stack magazine pistol at SHOT Show 2024 and they did a lot more than just widen the grip frame to accommodate a double stack magazine. The new X9 builds on the previous proven Kahr designs and adds quite a few updates and improvement. The biggest thing is the […]