Industry Day at the Range is a unique event. Gun industry representatives are able to view, inspect, and shoot scores of new rifles, shotguns, and pistols provided by 200+ manufacturers from around the globe. In addition, new optics and shooting accessories are on display. Hundreds of media members and tech personnel visited the range on 1/19/2026 to test a wide variety of new firearms. There were many notable, innovative new rifles, pistols, and optics on display.
Conditions were good this year, with bright skies and temps in the high 60s. Winds did pick up in the afternoon. Still most of the shooting was at targets inside 50 yards so those breezes didn’t stop the show. It did make it more challenging to hit the longer range rifle targets. Still, media members were excited to see the scores of new rifles, pistols, and shotguns on display. See Range Day Map.
Notable New Guns and Products Previewed at Range Day
Range Day Special with Beretta and SAKO
Prior to the main Range Day, some major makers previewed important new offerings for select media members. This video features new guns from Beretta (which also owns SAKO/Tikka). The firearms covered include shotguns, rifles, and pistols listed below:
1:00 SHOTGUNS — SL2
2:46 DT11 Super Sporting
7:26 AX800
10:32 A300 Ultima
11:20 1301 Tactical
14:27 RIFLES – Sako TRG22
16:52 BRX1
17:40 PISTOLS – NEW Jaguar 22
20:47 92G Elite LTT II
24:24 M9A4 Overlanding
26:17 92SB Repro 50 Years
29:13 Langdon Tactical
SIG Pistols — New GT4 and GT5 2011 Handguns
SIG Sauer unveiled the new GT4 and GT5 2011 pistols at an early preview at the Desert Sportsman’s Club range outside Las Vegas. This GunsAmerica video, hosted by our friend True Pearce, provides a first look at these impressive new SIG pistols with competition inspired designs. Details are still under wraps, but these new models are already turning heads with their metal frames and superb accuracy. Pearce praised the ergonomics and accuracy of the new GT4 and GT5.
FN SCAR 20S 7.62×51
SIG MCX Spear M7
Impressive Zeiss optics were on display this year, as shown here in 2020.
This rapid-paced A-1 Locksmith video shows numerous rifles and pistols, including full-auto rifles. There are close-ups of new pistols from CZ and demos of multiple suppressors. This is a good, quick intro to the Range Day experience.
One of the best things about Industry Day at the Range is the FREE Ammo provided by Federal and other manufacturers. Rifle, pistol, shotgun — the ammo is ALL FREE.
We’ve found a dozen great discount/rebate programs. These specials can save you big bucks on rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammo, and shooting accessories. Some of these rebates are worth $100 or more. For example you can get up to $350 off a Beretta Long Gun and save $100 on a Franchi Hunting Rifle. And there’s a $200 credit for a SilencerCo Suppressor. Note: Many of these promos are good through the end of December 2025, but some expire at the end of October 2025 — so check the dates.
Are you feeling lucky? We’ll here is a big Giveaway Contest with over $7000.00 in guns and gear to be awarded. From now through March 31, 2021 Guns & Gadgets Daily is offering a $7K dream prize package. CLICK HERE to ENTER.
At the center of the Self-Defense Spring $7K Guns & Gear Giveaway are two popular defensive firearms: the Daniel Defense DDM PDW chambered in .300 Blackout, and the Magnum Research Baby Eagle III. The prize package also includes 1,000 rounds of GunPrime PMC 124 gr FMJ 9mm Luger Ammo. Other prizes include the the Viridian HS1 Hand Stop laser, WeKnife Minax folding knife, AR 500 body armor, AXIL hearing protection, and Action Target spinning steel targets. There is also $500 Gift Card for CrossBreed leather holsters, plus a $250 gift card from XDMAN. Finally the contest winner gets a Gold membership to the Personal Defense Network.
1. Daniel Defense DDM4® PDW (300 Blackout) valued at $1940.00:
2. Magnum Research Baby Eagle III, Semi-Compact Size Carbon Steel valued at $691.00
3. GunPrime PMC 124 gr FMJ 9mm Luger Ammo 1,000 rds valued at $1145.00
4. Viridian Weapon Technologies HS1 Laser Hand Stop valued at $179.00
5. WeKnife 2007C-Minax Folding Knife valued at $309.95
6. Axil GS Digital 2 earbuds valued at $799.00
7. Action Target PT Dueling Tree (Heavy Duty) valued at $519.00
8. AR500 Armor AR Invictus™ Bundle valued at $487.00
9. PDN Personal Defense 9-DVD Set + Concealed Carry Box Set Valued at $129.99
10. CrossBreed® Holsters Gift Card valued at $500.00
11. XDMAN.com Gift Card (Valid only at XDMAN.com) valued at $250.00
12. Personal Defense Network (PDN) Gold Membership valued at $124.00
NOTE: If you enter the contest, the contest sponsors will capture your contact information. Remember that the actual chances to win are very small. But if you want to take the chance, that’s up to you.
Want to learn marksmanship from top-flight instructors, with guns AND ammo provided? Then check out the CMP’s Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) program. The CMP will host several travel Small Arms Firing Schools this year. The programs include classroom instruction, range training, practice, and firing a service rifle match. Rifles and Ammunition will be provided by the CMP, as well as Kongsberg Electronic Targets. Visit the CMP website for additional information.
SAFS is designed to train beginners on rifle essentials and competition basics in a closely monitored setting, utilizing the talents of qualified CMP staff, trainers and members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Participants learn through classroom discussion and hands-on training At the conclusion of the course, participants fire in a real match, under the supervision of instructors. No previous knowledge in marksmanship is required for the course, with all experience levels welcome to attend.
CMP Provides Rifles and Ammo at Small Arms Firing Schools
At each SAFS, equipment, including rifles and ammunition, will be provided. Personal equipment, such as a shooting jacket or glove, will be permitted during the course as well. Participants are required to bring hearing protection and eye protection is strongly encouraged. Matches will be shot on the CMP’s traveling Electronic Targets (see video below):
SAFS Course Objectives
Led by certified military and/or civilian instructors, SAFS programs are structured toward teaching new shooters, so no past firearm experience is required, though intermediate and advanced marksmen are also welcome to participate. During the course, students will learn basic instruction and firing practices, competition skills and live range firing, as well as compete in a real Service Rifle EIC Match.
Readers in the Rockies region should head to the Colorado Rifle Club (CRC) range on Saturday June 2, 2012, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There you can try out a variety of Savage rifles from 17 HMR all the way up to a big magnum. All Rimfire ammo is free, and your first five (5) Centerfire rounds per gun are free (except for .338 Lapua Magnum, $5 per round). Can’t beat that. This June 2 “rifle test-ride” at CRC is part of Savage’s Arms Club Program, which lets potential rifle buyers try out target and hunting rifles, both centerfire and rimfire, at no cost.
Savage Arms provides the rifles, Nikon supplies the optics, and Hornady provides free ammo for testing. Caliber options include .17 HMR, .223 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua Magnum. (For the .338 Lapua Magnum, premium Lapua ammo is $5.00 per round). If you have not shot Savage’s F-T/R or Law Enforcement Series rifles, now is your chance. We also recommend Savage’s model 93R17 TR, a .17 HMR rimfire with the look and feel of full-size centerfire rifle. The 93R17 we tested last year was very accurate and we liked the look and feel of the matte-black tactical-style stock.
Directions to Range:
The Colorado Rifle Club range is located at 76099 East 96th Ave., Byers, CO 80103. Byers is 40 miles east of Denver on l-70 at exit 316. To get to the range, travel 8 miles east of Byers on U.S. 36, then about 9 miles north on Leader Road (52N), then one mile west on 96th Ave. to the range gate, then one mile north to the ranges. CLICK HERE for map to CRC range.
Latitude and Longitude: 39° 52′ 12.58″ N, 104° 05′ 39.47″ W
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FNH USA is kicking off the summer with an attractive “free ammo” promotion, designed to spur sales of FNH rifles and pistols. (FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium.) Here’s the deal: if you purchase selected models of FN rifles, pistols and carbines between June 27 and August 31, 2011, FNH USA will reimburse you up to $150.00 for ammunition purchased at the same time from the same dealer.
Here’s how the FNH “free ammo” deal works. If you buy a new FN FNAR rifle, an FN SCAR™ 16S carbine or an FN FS2000 carbine, you’ll be reimbursed for up to $100.00 in free ammo. If you purchase BOTH a new FN PS90 carbine AND a new FN Five-seveN® pistol and you’ll get up to $150.00 in free ammo.
If you needed a little extra incentive to add an FNH gun to your collection, perhaps this offer will seal the deal. You can even explain to the wife: “…but honey, just think how much money I’m saving on ammo by spending $4k on a rifle.”
If this deal seems attractive, don’t delay — the offer expires August 31, 2011. Visit FNH’s dealer locator to find an FNH USA retail dealer near you and CLICK HERE to learn more about the Free Ammo offer and to download official rebate forms.
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