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SIG SAUER Introduces the P211 GT4 and GT5

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Continuation of SIG SAUER’s Legacy of Innovation

NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 16, 2026) – SIG SAUER, industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, introduces the P211-GT4 and GT5 – the latest additions to SIG SAUER’s distinguished lineage of hammer-fired pistols.  The P211’s precision machining and reliability incorporate the timeless appeal and superior performance of SIG’s first double-stack 1911 pistol. The GT4 and GT5 variants deliver even more options for the serious pistol competitor, elite operator, or shooting enthusiast. 

The GT5 is a full-size pistol engineered to excel in both competition and duty/self-defense applications. Its full-length slide and 5” bull barrel provide excellent recoil characteristics and expand the P211’s use in the shooting sports. The GT4 combines the capacity and performance of a double-stack SAO pistol with the practicality of a 4” slide and low-profile magwell, making it the ideal choice for discreet concealed carry.  

GT5 Product Details:

  • 5” Target crown bull barrel
  • Steel frame with 3-slot accessory rail and full-length dust cover
  • Compatible with Picatinny rail-mounted accessories
  • Straight-pull trigger for a clean and consistent pull
  • Precision-engineered alloy grip module
  • Grip Safety, Ambidextrous Thumb Safeties, and Firing Pin Safety mechanism
  • Equipped with (2) 21-round and (1) 17-round P320 compatible steel magazines

GT4 Product Details:

  • 4.2” Target crown bull barrel
  • Steel frame with 3-slot accessory rail and carry-length dust cover
  • Compatible with Picatinny rail-mounted accessories
  • Straight-pull trigger for a clean and consistent pull
  • Precision-engineered alloy grip module
  • Grip Safety, Ambidextrous Thumb Safeties, and Firing Pin Safety mechanism
  • Low Profile Carry Magazine Well
  • Equipped with (2) 21-round and (1) 17-round P320 compatible steel magazines

The P211-GT4 and GT5 will be displayed in SIG SAUER’s booth at SHOT Show (booth #73039).  To learn more about the P211-GTO and all of SIG SAUER’s innovative and battle-tested products, visit sigsauer.com.

Streamlight Celebrates the 20 Year Anniversary of the TLR Series

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Milestone Marks Two Decades of Weapon-Mounted Lighting Innovation

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 16, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the TLR® series, marking two decades of innovation, reliability, and performance in weapon-mounted lighting. Since its introduction, the TLR® platform has become a trusted standard for professionals across law enforcement, military and sporting goods markets worldwide.

Designed to deliver powerful rail-mounted tactical illumination, the TLR series helped redefine expectations for durability, performance, and user-focused design in weapon lights. Beginning with the TLR-1®, Streamlight’s first aluminum gun-mounted light for full-size guns, the TLR family has grown exponentially to include a full line of TLR products to fit long guns, full-frame, compact and sub-compact handguns. Streamlight has continued to evolve the platform with advancements in LED technology, power sources, mounting options, and more while maintaining the rugged dependability users rely on.

“For 20 years, the TLR series has proven itself as a reliable lighting tool. From first responders to shooting enthusiasts, they know that the TLR product line provides dependable performance in a weapon light,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight President. “This anniversary represents not just a milestone for the product line, but a testament to the trust users place in Streamlight every day.”

Streamlight will commemorate the TLR 20th Anniversary at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, inviting attendees to see current models firsthand at Booth #11468.

For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.

Delta Three Oscar to Showcase Next-Generation Ballistic, Impact and Shock Protection at SHOT Show 2026

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Huntington Beach, CA – 01/15/2026 – Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic arm of world-leading protection material specialists, D3O will be attending SHOT Show this year from 20th January in Las Vegas.

For the first time Delta Three Oscar will be showing invited guests, its latest ballistic foam technology used by Craig Ballistics featuring high-performance AeroMax™ and Ballistic Sheet Foams available in 35, 50, 70, and 100 ballistic grades. These plates deliver exceptional impact against blunt force trauma and exceptional ballistic performance while maintaining a lightweight profile to support mobility on demanding missions.

The company will have all the latest ballistic helmet protection systems available to show. The Halo™ Helmet Suspension Systems are available in 3, 7 and 9-pad configurations for lightweight protection, reduction in trauma, and improved comfort over extended periods of use.

In addition, Delta Three Oscar will present its innovative P12 limb protectors for knees and elbows. Developed to deliver exceptional comfort and protection, these feature external caps for enhanced impact. resistance, this technology is now integrated into uniforms worn by the United States, United Kingdom and French Special Forces as well as various European and NATO Armed Forces.

The company has been continuing to drive innovation in protective footwear, introducing its latest shock-absorbing materials engineered for underfoot performance. Thenew Decell and Zero (made with 99% recycled content) materials have been specifically developed for use in insoles and midsoles, offering long-lasting durability with no compression on set. Proven to significantly improve comfort and reduce fatigue, these materials will be showcased in the new Garmont Tactical combat boots.

“Delta Three Oscar is dedicated to deliver the most protective impact and shock absorbing PPE solutions, that make a real difference in the lives of those who serve,” said Stuart Sawyer, CEO at D3O. “We are committed to innovation and work hard to support the highest level of defense and law enforcement agencies worldwide by developing the most advanced technical protective gear available.” 

With a unique capability to combine cutting-edge comfort materials and advanced ballistic foams, Delta Three Oscar continues to enhance and innovate tactical protection and support operators facing the harshest physical and ballistic threats.

www.d3o.com

MIL/LE Special Operations Veterans Join BFG at SHOT Show 2026

Friday, January 16th, 2026

POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, will exhibit at the 2026 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. For nearly five decades, SHOT Show has been the benchmark tradeshow for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, military, and law enforcement industries. This year, the show dates will be from January 20th to the 23rd at the Sands Expo Center.

Blue Force Gear is known for their cutting edge, lightweight designs, superior proprietary technologies like Helium Whisper and ULTRACOMP that many tactical nylon companies license, and boldly redefining the way gear is constructed across the globe. At Booth #20405, Blue Force Gear will unveil a variety of new products during the show, as well as showcase their flagship line of slings, load carriage pouches and carriers, and medical equipment.

In addition to the products that will be on display, Blue Force Gear will have a team of experts in the booth to answer product questions and assist with procurement. Special guest appearances include Chuck Pressburg (Tuesday/Thursday, 3-4PM), Jared Reston (Wednesday, 2-3PM), and Ishmael Antonio (daily starting at 10AM). Each appearance will featurestory time, Q&A in their respective fields, and trivia with a chance to win a limited-edition Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling.

SGM(R) Chuck Pressburg retired from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 26 years of active service, primarily in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. He is a firearms trainer, industry consultant, and longtime friend of Blue Force Gear.

Jared Reston is a highly decorated retired Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT detective and Medal of Valor recipient who, after surviving being shot seven times in 2008, founded Reston Group Training to instruct law enforcement and citizens on elite firearms tactics and mindset.

Ishmael Antonio is a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt Pararescueman who participated in multiple combat and contingency operations, including Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. He is a subject matter expert in confined space and collapsed structure rescue operations and has a special demonstration planned during his time in the Blue Force Gear booth.

Follow Blue Force Gear on social media for daily recaps, behind-the-scenes content, and highlights from SHOT Show 2026. Sign up for their newsletterfor upcoming product announcements, exclusive promotions, and special offers. For more information about Blue Force Gear or any of their product offerings, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com

Jacob Grey Firearms Unveils the Hex Pro — The Next Evolution of the Award-Winning Hex Lineage

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Prosperity, South Carolina January 16, 2026 — Jacob Grey Firearms has unveiled the Hex Pro™, a refined evolution of the award-winning Hex platform that integrates the hard-earned lessons from the development and manufacturing of the Nox 9™. The result is a handgun purpose-built to push performance, durability, and shootability even further—without sacrificing the clean, intentional design language that has come to define the brand.

The Hex Pro represents a deliberate step forward. While the original Hex established Jacob Grey Firearms as a serious contender in the premium handgun market, the Hex Pro reflects the maturation of the company’s engineering and manufacturing approach following the successful launch of the Nox 9™. Every major component of the Hex Pro has been rethought, refined, or redesigned to deliver measurable improvements where they matter most.

At its core, the Hex Pro utilizes a fully CNC-machined billet 4140 pre-hardened steel frame, finished with a Black DLC coating to enhance slide-to-frame fit, durability, and long-term wear characteristics—offering a clear performance advantage over aluminum-framed designs. Paired with this is an all-new slide and improved barrel design, manufactured using updated processes developed during the Nox 9™ program.

The Hex Pro features a 4.6-inch slide and barrel, incorporating a chunk ported barrel design engineered to reduce muzzle rise while maintaining a clean, balanced aesthetic. The porting is functional, intentional, and restrained—designed to improve control without compromising reliability or visual appeal.

The grip module is fully CNC machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum and hard-coat anodized, consistent with the materials used in both the original Hex and the Nox 9™. However, the Hex Pro introduces a significant ergonomic update: the grip module now incorporates the same ergonomics and overall shape as the Nox 9™, resulting in a uniquely contoured grip that fits a wide range of hand sizes naturally and securely.

Internally, the Hex Pro continues Jacob Grey Firearms’ emphasis on precision-machined, purpose-built components:

  • Fully CNC-machined billet 4140 steel frame, DLC coated black for improved fit and longevity
  • Armored Billet™ ignition components — hammer, sear, disconnector, and safeties — all CNC-machined from tool steel and PVD coated in our signature Carbon Grey
  • 2.5 lb Controlled Radius Trigger™ with over-travel adjustment and enhanced hammer/sear engagement
  • Optic-ready slide with RMR footprint plate positioned rearward of the ejection port for unobstructed operation
  • Exclusive patented ejector design, unique to the Jacob Grey platform

The Hex Pro is not a cosmetic refresh. It is a disciplined refinement—built by a team that has learned what it takes to scale production, meet demand, and deliver premium firearms consistently while continuing to innovate behind the scenes.

The Hex Pro makes its public debut at SHOT Show 2026, where attendees can see the handgun up close and experience the next chapter of the Hex lineage firsthand.

For more information about the Hex Pro and Jacob Grey Firearms’ SHOT Show 2026 presence, visit: jacobgreyfirearms.com/2026-shot-show or jacobgreyfirearms.com/shop/hex-protm-complete-handgun-4520.

SHOT Show 2026: Eyeviation Brings the World’s First Cognitive-Aware Firearms Training System to Civilian Ranges and Sport Shooters

Friday, January 16th, 2026

The AI-powered VCAT system, already proven in elite military and law enforcement units, expands into the civilian market as the first platform designed to train the cognitive and visual-mechanics of shooters.

Shot Show, Jan 20-23, 2026, Las Vegas, Booth #13201

January 14 2026 -Eyeviation, a developer of Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence training systems, will present its VCAT™ Virtual Cognitive-Aware Training system at SHOT Show, marking the introduction of the world’s first cognitive-aware firearms training system to the civilian shooting range and sport shooting markets.

Already operational and validated within elite military and law enforcement units in Israel and the United States, VCAT applies training methodologies developed in high-pressure operational environments to civilian firearms training. The system enables shooters to train without live fire, ammunition, or dedicated lanes, while addressing a layer of performance data that until now could not be measured or systematically trained.

Unlike conventional firearms trainers that assess performance after the shot, VCAT is the first system designed specifically to train the cognitive and visual processes across the full shot cycle. These processes govern shooting performance from target acquisition, through engagement and shot sequencing, and into post-shot recovery, including vision management, attentional control, and decision timing under pressure.

By making these processes visible and measurable, VCAT allows shooters and instructors to identify performance limitations earlier, shorten time to proficiency, and reduce training plateaus. The approach reflects how elite units accelerate skill acquisition and maintain readiness, now adapted for commercial ranges and sport shooters.

“VCAT represents a fundamental shift in how firearms training is structured,” said Or Landwer, CEO of Eyeviation. “As the first system to train the cognitive layer of shooting, it brings elite-level methodologies into civilian environments and allows shooters to focus on what truly drives improvement eminently and immediately.”

Designed for high-frequency, ammunition-free micro-training, VCAT enables a single operator to oversee multiple trainees simultaneously, significantly reducing training costs while increasing availability and safety. Live fire becomes a validation phase rather than the primary learning environment.

www.eyeviation.com

New LANTAC Plan-B Left-Hand Muzzle Device and HUB

Friday, January 16th, 2026

With the rise of suppressors comes trends. One trend LANTAC has noticed is the commonality of Plan-B muzzle devices.

A few months ago, we released Plan-B variations of our popular Dragon® Muzzle Brakes, as well as our new Lamprey™ Flash Hiders.

Now, LANTAC is pleased to announce our new Plan-B Left-Hand system. It’s everything you love about Plan-B, but with a left-handed twist.

Left-hand threads give you a few advantages over traditional right-handed threads. For one, every time you loosen the suppressor off your mount, you also tighten the muzzle device onto your barrel – making it virtually impossible to accidently remove your muzzle device from your gun when removing a suppressor.

The same stays true for the HUB adapter portion. Simply righten the suppressor HUB into your desired suppressor using a simple mil-spec Barrel Nut wrench, and you’re good to go.

Made from Swiss turned 17-4 PH Stainless Steel and Nitride finished.  The design of the HUB adapter is sleek, adding minimal length to the end of your can.

Left-hand threads allow the muzzle device to be designed without the need of external wrench flats. Use the wrench flats on the muzzle device to install the Plan-B LH Dragon® onto your barrel and you’re done.

When installed together, the end result is an extremely low profile flush system that brings the back of the suppressor flash with the shoulder of your barrel.

More Plan-B Left-Hand variations are in the works. You can expect Left-Hand variations to start shipping in Q1 2026.

For more information about LANTAC visit Lantac-usa.com

Tim Dillon Named CEO of BERSA USA

Friday, January 16th, 2026

BERSA USA, a leading innovator in the firearms and shooting sports industry, has named Tim Dillon as its new chief executive officer, bringing decades of leadership experience across the firearms, manufacturing and defense industries to the company.

Dillon joins BERSA USA with more than 40 years of industry experience spanning firearms manufacturing, product development, logistics and international compliance regulations.

In addition to his private-sector leadership, Dillon has extensive experience supporting U.S. government programs. He has served as a mentor and instructor for the U.S. Department of State’s Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Program and most recently working as a security contractor for an NGO in the middle east. Dillon is also a U.S. Army Veteran.

Previously, Dillon held senior leadership roles including vice president of product development at Christensen Arms, president of Dasan USA, and president and CEO positions at both Noveske Rifleworks and STI International. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades with Brownells Inc., where he served as director of operations.

“I’m honored to join BERSA USA and lead a brand with such a strong legacy in the firearms industry,” Dillon said. “I look forward to working with the team to build on that foundation, continue delivering quality products and strengthen BERSA’s position in the U.S. market.”

As CEO, Dillon will oversee BERSA USA’s strategic direction, product development initiatives and operational execution.

To learn more about the BERSA USA visit our website at www.bersausa.com.