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Barrett, long known primarily for its .50-cal tactical rifles, announced last year it had branched into the sporting market with its Sovereign line of shotguns. This year the attention is on the company's new Fieldcraft Rifle, announced at SHOT Show 2017. American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach stopped by the Barrett booth at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta to see the hunting rifle up close. Check out the video for the rundown from President Chris Barrett.
In 2025, Mossberg added to the non-NFA, shotshell-firing firearm category with its 990 Aftershock, which uses a semi-automatic operating mechanism while still maintaining a compact form factor.
Generally speaking, rimfire suppressors tend to be less-expensive than their centerfire counterparts, providing an entry point in the world of suppressor use for many firearm enthusiasts.
Orchid analyzed the ATF’s Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report for 2024 (the most recent data available) and compiled a list of the industry’s top 30 domestic firearms manufacturers.