Summit Treestands earned the Gold winner award in the 2026 Bowhunting World Readers' Choice Award for Climbing Treestands. Brian Malone at Summit Treestands highlighted the company's commitment to designing treestands that exceed expectations for safety, comfort, and silence.
Otis Technology announced its 2025 Customer Awards at SHOT Show, naming Weby Corp as Customer of the Year and Sports South as Distributor of the Year. The awards recognized outstanding partnerships that drove growth for Otis Technology and Shooter's Choice throughout the year.
Taurus Holdings, Inc. recognized outstanding partners and employees at the 2026 SHOT Show, presenting Customer Awards to Atwood's Distributing, Dunham's Sports, and Sports South, and Business Manager Awards to Kyle Williams, Jamie Stehman, Gary Short, and Harry Spotts for their exceptional performance and dedication in 2025.
Daniel Defense recognized Silencer Shop as its Business Partner of the Year, highlighting their exceptional collaboration and growth. The partnership achieved nearly 40% growth from 2023 to 2024, followed by over 90% year-over-year increase from 2024 to 2025, representing well over 150% growth in two years.
NEXTORCH North America announced that its ND30 Distraction Device and TA30D MAX Tactical Flashlight received National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) members testing approval and recommendation. The ND30 achieved Silver level rating and combines 11,000 lumens of strobe with 130dB sound output for law enforcement professionals.
German Precision Optics (GPO USA) announced that the GPO CENTURI 4-16x44i Super-Compact Riflescope won the 2026 NRA American Hunter Golden Bullseye Award. The riflescope features innovative Zero-Stop turrets, iCONTROL illumination, and advanced ballistic technologies designed for hunting, shooting, and competition.
Otis Technology presented their 2025 Sporting Goods Sales Awards at the SHOT Show, recognizing Riley Durose of Jeff Robles & Associates as Sales Representative of the Year and Simpson Sales Company as Sales Agency of the Year for exceptional performance and customer service.
Whitetail Institute won Gold in the Food Plot Seed category of the 2026 Bowhunting World Readers' Choice Awards. VP/GM William Cousins highlighted the company's commitment to forage development and field testing. The recognition reflects bowhunters' trust in Whitetail Institute's research-driven approach to herd health and hunting success.
Mission First Tactical's MFT Guardian Duty Holster earned OFFICER Media Group's "Tested-Field Rated" Seal of Approval. The holster features an instinctive locking system with magnetic and aerospace carbon fiber rod technology, designed for law enforcement and military professionals demanding rapid access and reliable retention.
Hornady has been named the Top Ammunition Brand by Hook & Barrel's Top Shelf Awards, which honors best-in-class outdoor industry brands. Seth Swerczek, Hornady Communications Manager, emphasized the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Winners will be honored at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Hook & Barrel Magazine announced winners of its Second Annual Top Shelf Awards, honoring best-in-class outdoor industry brands and personalities across 21 categories. Editorial Director Nino Bosaz praised the community response, with awards to be presented at SHOT Show 2026.
The Beretta 1301 Tactical C has been named 2025 Ballistic's Best Defensive Shotgun by Athlon Outdoors' Ballistic's Best awards. The shotgun earned the highest overall score among defensive platforms tested, recognized for exceptional performance, reliability, and real-world defensive capability.
Springfield Armory's Kuna 9mm has won Ballistic's inaugural Best Gun of the Year award, marking the first time this honor has been given to any firearm. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt, the roller-delayed PDW features a monolithic aluminum upper, cold radial hammer forged barrel, and translucent 30-round magazines, with pricing starting at $1,020.
Bowtech's Alliance bow earned Best New Bow and second place in the New Product Launched categories at the 2026 ATA Show in Indianapolis. The compact hunting bow weighs over 4 pounds, reaches 338 FPS, and features Bowtech's DeadLock Cam System and GripLock customization.
Born Hunting, an online publication covering hunting tactics, gear reviews, and DIY hunting adventures, has just announced its annual Excellence Awards winners for 2025.
Federal’s 7mm Backcountry cartridge was recently awarded the 2026 Golden Bullseye Award from the NRA American Hunter publication for Product of the Year. Federal will be recognized and presented with the award during a special breakfast on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.
Elite Force Airsoft recently won two categories in the Random Airsoft Awards. Presented by RGKairsoft.com, consumers nominated products and brands for specific categories. After a review by industry professionals to confirm eligibility, consumers then voted for the winners.
One of the newest riflescope families in the Burris lineup — the XTR PS — has so effectively delivered on the company’s mission to provide the most advanced, purpose-driven riflescopes possible that the editors of Guns & Ammo magazine recognized both magnification options in the line, naming the entire family its Optic of the Year.
Hornady® 338 ARC ammunition has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Ammunition Product of the Year. Purposefully designed for hard?hitting subsonic performance, the 338 ARC delivers 1.5 times more energy than the 300 Blackout Subsonic.