Newsstand, Radio & TV

Guns & Ammo launches a new 6-part Personal Defense video series hosted by Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Managing Editor Jack Oller, in partnership with SureFire, Holosun, Smith & Wesson, and WeKnife. The series covers handgun use for personal protection, including parking lot threats, low-light defense, and everyday carry techniques, available at gapersonaldefense.com.

HeadHunters NW Podcast Episode 65 features Trent Marsh of Riton Optics discussing FBI NICS data showing unprecedented multi-year firearm sales decline and exploring millennial leadership, marketing strategies, and AI's role in the firearms industry with host Shaylene Keiner.

Outdoor Sportsman Group's GAME & FISH TV FAST channel achieved 10 million viewer tunings in Q2, with availability on 157 million devices across 96% of the U.S. population. The channel draws content from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, expanding OSG's reach to 70 million outdoor enthusiasts.

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.

Major League Fishing's Starlink Team Series Bass Pro Shops Patriot Cup streams live on GAME & FISH TV from Charles County, Maryland, August 16-21, 2026. Twelve two-man teams of Bass Pro Tour anglers compete for $560,000 in prize money, with live coverage of Knockout Rounds and Championship Round available on multiple streaming platforms.

Outdoor Sportsman Group announced GAME & FISH TV's addition to Truth+, a FAST streaming platform powered by Trump Media and Technology Group. The channel, drawing from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV libraries, offers live Major League Fishing competitions, hunting, fishing, adventure, and cooking programming to over 430 million monthly active users.

Pursuit Channel premieres Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon, a new competition series from American Stories Entertainment featuring elite competitors tested across ten tactical disciplines. The series debuts August 21 at 10:00 PM ET, hosted by Don Mann, Tim Harmsen, and Dr. Jenn Stankus, and will air on Pursuit Channel and Pursuit UP.

Pursuit Channel announced the addition of AKC Good Dog TV, produced by the American Kennel Club with Tupelo Honey Productions. The family-friendly series features expert training tips, breed spotlights, and dog sports content, airing weekly on Pursuit Channel and streaming via Pursuit UP to millions of viewers.

MyOutdoorTV announces new episodes from seven popular hunting and fishing programs including Realtree Outdoors, Crush with Lee & Tiffany, The Western Hunter, Drury's THIRTEEN, Fatal Impact, Descendants of the North, and The Fishmonger, featuring hosts like Bill Jordan, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, and Tommy Gomes.

Firearms News released its August 2026 issue featuring Executive Editor David M. Fortier's cover story on Ruger's new Harrier AR-15-type rifle chambered in 5.6x45mm NATO. The issue includes reviews of Smith & Wesson's 940-3 revolver, Wilson Combat's Bulwark pistol, and Thunder Beast Arms' Spiro suppressor, plus Second Amendment news coverage.

MyOutdoorTV celebrates whitetail deer seasons with comprehensive hunting programming including shows like JUST SHOT: Drury's Deer Season, Bowhunting Whitetails with Bill Winke, and Realtree Road Trips. The platform launches WhitetailStream, a 24/7 ad-free live channel, and introduces the new Whitetail Legends Channel presented by Rhino Metals on August 30.

Sportsman Channel launches "Full Draw Friday" programming block featuring bowhunting shows including Tim Wells' Relentless Pursuit, Stompin' Groundz TV, Haymaker Hunting with King Pedford, HARDCORE Pursuit with Mike Pelletier, Ranch America, Jay Gregory's The Wild Outdoors, and Steven Rinella's MeatEater, airing Fridays 8:00-11:30 p.m. ET.

World Fishing Network launches "Reel Coast Thursdays," a four-hour saltwater fishing programming block featuring shows hosted by Captain Jimmy Nelson, George Poveromo, Nick Honachefsky, Captain George Gozdz, and other renowned anglers exploring diverse coastal destinations and fishing opportunities.

Pursuit Channel announced new seasons of flagship programs including Dean Partridge's Canadian Whitetail, Red Arrow with Kip Campbell, Game On with Blaine Anthony, The High Road with Keith Warren, and Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild. Episodes will air on Pursuit Channel and stream via Pursuit UP across multiple platforms.

"The MeatEater Channel" returns to MyOutdoorTV throughout August, featuring Steven Rinella's extensive library of hunting and outdoor content including MeatEater, MeatEater Hunts, MeatEater Limited Series, and new productions like Our Way of Life and MeatEater Roasts, all available for streaming.

Outdoor Channel presents "Night at the Range" every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, featuring firearms education and shooting sports programming including Guns & Ammo TV, Handguns, Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna, American Rifleman, Shooting USA, and Airgunner Challenge, hosted by experts from Outdoor Sportsman Group.

GAME & FISH TV launches the "Buck Zone" block featuring six premier deer-hunting programs including Buck Commander with Willie Robertson, HeadHunters TV, BuckVentures, Buckmasters, Drury's THIRTEEN, and Whitetail Freaks hosted by Don & Kandi Kisky, airing Thursdays in August on the free streaming platform.

Winchester Deadly Passion Season 15 returns to Sportsman Channel with new episodes every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Melissa Bachman and co-host Ben Bearshield. The season features hunting adventures across Alberta, New Brunswick, New Zealand, Colorado, and Yukon, with guest Lori McClain joining for tahr hunts in New Zealand.

Gun Talk Media launched Shooting Sports Life, a free 24/7 streaming network dedicated entirely to shooting sports content. The FAST channel, featuring Gun Talk franchises like Guns & Gear and First Person Defender, is available on multiple platforms including FreebieTV, STIRR, and TugoTV with no subscription required.

Pursuit Channel launched "Sundays On The Chase," a new early prime programming block dedicated to whitetail hunting content starting at 6:00 p.m. ET every Sunday, presented by Whitetails Unlimited. The block features popular series including Innerloc's Out There, Red Arrow, Whitetail Frenzy, and Take Aim Adventures.