Hook & Barrel Magazine features Fox News personality Will Cain on its November/December 2026 cover, alongside mountain man Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller and chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois. The issue includes content from chef Stacy Lyn Harris and musical act Fox N' Vead.
Ballistic's Best Hunting Edition 2026 evaluated seven leading waterfowl shotguns including Winchester SX4, Browning A5, Mossberg 940 Pro, Beretta AX800 Suprema, Benelli Super Black Eagle 3, Franchi Affinity 3, and Stoeger M3500. Three shooters tested handling, fit, recoil, and performance, finding tight competition across modern duck guns with no single feature guaranteeing success.
Ballistic's Best Hunting Edition 2026 evaluated five rifle suppressors: Sig Sauer Endure 30, IWI IWS7Ti, EOTech DCBL 762, Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB, and Rugged 360 Ti. Testing measured weight, sound reduction, recoil, and point-of-impact shift to determine which suppressors deliver optimal performance for hunters.
Ballistic's Best 2026 Hunting Edition evaluated seven Ready-To-Hunt crossbow packages from Ravin, TenPoint, Barnett, CenterPoint, Wicked Ridge, Excalibur, and Killer Instinct across nine categories. The competitive field revealed capable hardware in today's crossbow market, with testing focusing on practical performance questions beyond advertised specifications.
Ballistic's Best Hunting Edition 2026 evaluated five advanced laser rangefinding binoculars including the Vortex Talon HD 10K, Tract Toric 10x42 Eagle LRF, Leupold BX-6 Range HD LRF, Apex Synergy LRF, and Leica Geovid Max. The comprehensive testing assessed build quality, ranging performance, glass clarity, ballistic capability, and real-world field performance to determine which rangefinder best serves hunters' needs.
Ballistic's Best Hunting Edition 2026 evaluated five rifle suppressors: Sig Sauer Endure 30, IWI IWS7Ti, EOTech DCBL 762, Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB, and Rugged 360 Ti. Testing measured weight, sound reduction, recoil, and point-of-impact shift to determine which suppressors deliver optimal performance for hunters.
Ballistic's Best 2026: Hunting Edition tested seven 20-gauge turkey shotguns from Weatherby, Benelli, TriStar, Retay, Spandau, Mossberg, and Thompson/Center across nine categories including accuracy, reliability, and value to determine which guns perform best in the spring woods.
Ballistic's Best 2026 evaluates 11 bolt-action hunting rifles across two price categories using standardized testing across nine criteria including accuracy, reliability, and ergonomics. The diverse lineup features traditional platforms, ultralight mountain rifles, and modern chassis designs chambered in cartridges ranging from proven classics to new offerings like .25 Creedmoor and 7mm Backcountry.
Bleecker Street Publications launched a self-service advertising portal offering advertisers 24/7 access to digital display, native advertising, programmatic solutions, and other marketing opportunities. The platform streamlines campaign management across the company's portfolio including Athlon Untamed, RottenGunReviews.com, Ballistic, Tactical Life, and GAT Daily.
Bleecker Street Publications announced Karen Hunter as Editorial Lead for Gun University and Contributing Editor for Athlon Outdoors. Hunter brings over a decade of firearms industry experience, extensive instructional expertise through The Hunter Academy, and hundreds of published articles to the role.
Athlon Untamed announces Ballistic's Best 2026: Hunting Edition, a hands-on testing program evaluating hunting firearms and gear across seven categories including rifles, shotguns, rangefinders, suppressors, crossbows, and handguns. Led by Editorial Lead Megan Plete Postol, the program emphasizes real-world performance over specifications.
Petersen's HUNTING released its October 2026 Big-Game Issue, an 88-page expanded edition featuring reviews from Andrew McKean on budget-friendly optics from Leupold, Vortex, Burris, Trijicon, and Zeiss, plus articles by Joseph von Benedikt, Scott Ergas, Mark Kayser, Will Brantley, and Craig Boddington. The issue is available at newsstands and retailers for $12 annually.
J. Scott Rupp has retired from Outdoor Sportsman Group after 40 years editing outdoor and shooting magazines including RifleShooter, Handguns, Petersen's Hunting, and Guns & Ammo. A former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member and Eastern Kentucky University graduate, Rupp plans to continue writing and photography as a freelancer.
Bleecker Street Publications expands its sales organization with the addition of Neal Kaufman and Troy Smith, joining existing representatives Scott Buchmayr, Amos Crowley, and Scott Cherek. The move strengthens the company's ability to connect advertisers with engaged audiences across firearms, hunting, outdoor recreation, and enthusiast markets.
Firearms News releases its September 2026 Special Hunting Issue featuring Field Editor Rikk Rambo's cover story on the Horizon Firearms Venatic Carbon Rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. The issue includes reviews of rifles from Howa, Chiappa, and Springfield Armory, plus articles on suppressors, scopes, and hunting gear from contributing writers including Patrick Sweeney and James Tarr.
Hook & Barrel Magazine features UFC legend Dan "Hendo" Henderson on its September/October 2026 cover. The issue explores Henderson's fighting career and mindset, alongside content on archery gear, long-range shooting, trout fishing in Taos, and rifle-crossbow evolution.
Hook & Barrel Magazine announces its July/August 2026 issue featuring Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer discussing his Marine Corps service and veteran recovery. The issue also includes Tim Montana's collaboration with the Crow Nation, WWII history, and a Revolutionary War road trip.
The Armory Life has released its 20th edition digital magazine focused on the SA-35 9mm pistol family, featuring a cover story review by Julie Golob and in-depth articles on customized variants, holsters, and EDC tactics. Editor-in-chief Mike Humphries highlights the publication's commitment to delivering topical and engaging firearms content.
Firearms News releases its April 2026 issue featuring Darwin Nercesian's cover story on the Auto-Ordnance Thompson TAO50 .50 BMG Rifle, with performance testing out to one mile. The issue includes SHOT Show 2026 coverage, reviews of Beretta's 1301 LTT Custom Shotgun and Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield X Pistol, plus articles on suppressors and reloading.
Firearms News' March 2026 issue features a cover story by James Tarr on US Palm's CAT4 Storm Series AR-Style Rifle. The issue includes reviews of products from Mossberg, Smith & Wesson, SIG, Steyr, and Gemtech, plus columns by David M. Fortier, Patrick Sweeney, and other contributors.