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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.
Despite the incredible array of polymer-frame, striker-fired, semi-automatic handguns on the market, the classic revolver not only refuses to die, it has seen something of a resurgence in recent years.
For 2026, the semi-automatic shotgun market has seen even more growth, with some manufacturers expanding their current offerings and other makers entering the marketplace with novel designs.
For the past 100 years, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has established the standards that ensure our safety when using modern shotshells, cartridges, firearms and more.