Samson Unveils a Modernized Aluminum Chassis for the Ruger Mini-14
At GunCon 2026, Samson Manufacturing revealed a near-all-aluminum, adjustable folding chassis for the Ruger Mini-14, reported to be drop-in for 2008-and-newer rifles.
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STINC’s Groza Kit Turns a PSA Krink Into a Bullpup
Shown at GunCon 2026, STINC’s Groza kit is a drop-in bullpup conversion that reshapes a PSA Krink into an OTs-14 Groza-style rifle. Here is how it works.
DS Arms Bets Its Future on the FAL, Steps Back From AR-10
At GunCon 2026, DS Arms said it is refocusing on the FN FAL platform and stepping back from AR-10 rifles, keeping the “Right Arm of the Free World” alive in the USA.
Akos Arms Baza: A Straight-Pull .45 ACP Braced Pistol
Akos Arms revealed the Baza at GunCon 2026: a straight-pull-action, .45 ACP large-format braced pistol with a Winchester 1892 heritage.
ATF Rules the BolaWrap 150 Is Not a Firearm: What It Teaches About Federal Classification
ATF Ruling 2026-2 declares the BolaWrap 150 tether device is not a firearm and not an NFA item, so no tax stamp and no FFL. A sharp case study in federal firearm classification.
Colt Launches Its First Family of Red Dot Optics
Colt enters the electro-optics market with three Michigan-made red dots and a magnifier, taking on Aimpoint, Trijicon, Holosun, and Sig.
Extar Launches MDB Line: Roller-Delayed EP9 and EP45
Extar’s new MDB line brings a roller-delayed blowback action to affordable large-format pistols in 9mm and .45 ACP, both fed by Glock magazines.
Derya RANX: A Braced Lever-Action Pistol Debuts at GunCon 2026
Derya unveils the RANX at GunCon 2026, a braced large-format pistol built on a Winchester 1892-style lever action in .357, .44 Mag, and .45 Colt.
DOJ Sues California Over Glock Ban and Handgun Roster
The Justice Department filed suit against California on July 1, 2026, seeking to block the state’s new ‘Glock ban’ and its handgun roster on Second Amendment grounds.