Las, Vegas, NV— Beal Rifle Co., a veteran-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, will participate in the 2026 Black & Tan event, a longstanding U.S. Army Ranger and SHOT Show tradition, during SHOT Show week in Las Vegas. Hosted by the National Ranger Association and the U.S. Army Ranger Association, the event brings together members of the 75th Ranger Regiment community for networking, brotherhood, and fundraising.

For owner Kelly Beal, the Black & Tan represents a homecoming. Beal Rifle Co.’s identity is rooted in Ranger history. The company’s logo is a forged remembrance, featuring the WWII Ranger Diamond and the Star and Sun of Merrill’s Marauders—symbols of the courage and standards that Kelly Beal and his team deeply admire and diligently uphold.

The Signature Tiger Stripe: A Legacy in Camouflage:

Central to the Beal Rifle Co. aesthetic is the signature Tiger Stripe pattern. The pattern was chosen to honor the legacy of Special Operations Forces who served during the Vietnam War.

This iconic camouflage has become a symbol of resilience and commitment. By integrating this pattern into their builds, Beal Rifle Co. ensures that every firearm carries the weight of that history, bridging the gap between the legends of the past and the operators of today.

A Statement of Intent:

“At Beal Rifle Co., we believe that we Honor Tradition and Craft Excellence,” says Kelly Beal. “We don’t just build firearms; we build legacies. Every rifle that leaves our shop in Fort Worth is crafted for a lifetime and serves as a statement of intent. We chose Tiger Stripe because it represents a standard of grit that doesn’t wash away. We’re coming to the Black & Tan to stand with our brothers because we know that for a Ranger, the mission doesn’t end when you take off the uniform, it just changes. Our mission now is ensuring that the men who protect this country have tools that are designed to perform, built to endure, and worthy of being passed down.”

Beyond craftsmanship, Beal Rifle Co. maintains strategic philanthropic partnerships with Darby’s Warrior Support, providing hunting opportunities for post-9/11 Special Operations veterans, and 10-7 Outdoors, supporting the families of fallen law enforcement officers.

During SHOT Show 2026, attendees and media are invited to connect with the Beal Rifle Co. team at the Black & Tan event to learn more about their Fort Worth-based operations, their SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business status, and their craftsmanship.

About Beal Rifle Co.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Beal Rifle Co. is a veteran-owned manufacturer of high-performance, custom-designed firearms. Specializing in the BRC-15 and BRC-10 platforms as well as custom Bolt Action Rifles, the company combines in-house machining with feedback from field operatives to deliver rifles with a limited lifetime warranty. Every Beal rifle is 100% designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.

 www.bealrifleco.com

SPARROWS lock picks is back at SHOT show with their classic tools and several new ones.

Known for developing covert entry, escape and evasion and of course Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG!

Sparrows is always manufacturing new tools and this year is no exception.

SPARROWS is launching its new ADVANTAGE LINE at SHOT 2026.

Already well known for their North American made lock picks, SPARROWS has now added American made Berry compliant cases to the line up.

Available in Black and Coyote for their Tuxedo and EOD full lock pick sets this is a fully Made in America covert entry set that can be added to your Duty belt, bunker gear, ruck or Vest. 

EOD Full – Advantage – SPARROWS Lock Picks

Tuxedo Set – Advantage – SPARROWS Lock Picks

The SHORT SHOT

This compact bypass tool is designed to open the swing latches often seen on commercial style doors.

It does not pick the lock but it ingenuously slides into the frame of the lock and pulls the locking mechanism down.

For a small tool it provides a fairly significant entry solution.  

SHORT SHOT – SPARROWS Lock Picks

The OUTFIT

If your looking to add covert entry skills to your Department or team, look at the new Group Trainer by SPARROWS.

It includes 6 EOD Full locks picks sets a variety of bypass tools and a selection of practice locks.

Most importantly it includes a QR code that links to an in-depth training video to go through all the tools and locks 

The combination of having professional tools and in-depth instruction in one box makes this an easy way to add a valuable skill to your bag of tricks.

The Department Outfit – SPARROWS Lock Picks

For Government purchase SPARROWS has developed a new tool for decoding safes with high security FAS 6 series locks.

Once decoded, the tool becomes a working key. The tool is at SHOT but can not be photographed. 

Upon request and vetting it can be viewed and purchased. 

FAS Lock Decoder – SPARROWS Lock Picks

H.A.L.E Decoder

An combination lock decoder for Safes. Mounted with powerful magnets, this computer-controlled machine dials different combinations until it unlocks a target safe.

But it is more than a brute force attack. The computer has known manufacturing codes built into it and you can add hints (Targets birthday, street numbers, phone number) to its search for the combination. With a GSM built into its design it can text the code once the target is open and then securely lock the target safe back up. 

Sparrows Auto Dialer H.A.L.E – SPARROWS Lock Picks

Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! is SPARROWS annual highly immersive training event and they are starting to release details on what they have planned for this year.

If your interested in learning covert entry their is no other training opportunity like it. Alarms, Vehicles, Locks, Safes, Cameras, RANGE DAY, Tattoos, SERE, spitting fire all in highly immersive environments with top instructors and tools. They are also seeking sponsors and like minded companies to companies to join this growing event. 

WWW.SPARROWSLOCKPICKS.COM : Venetian Law Enforcement Hall: Booth 20459