Episode 639 – SHOT Show 2026 and Firearms Buyback Speculation

The hosts—Adriel, Kyle, Dustin, and Tony—return from SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas to discuss the latest industry trends, their range day experiences, and the unfolding situation regarding the Canadian firearms “buyback” (confiscation) program.

SHOT Show 2026 Highlights

  • Range Day Experience: The crew attended the Staccato Range Day, testing Staccato’s, full auto rifles and shotguns, and suppressed everything.
  • Standout Gear & Firearms:
    • Suppressed M2 .50 Cal: Tony got to see a full-auto, suppressed, belt-fed M2.
    • Briley Shot Shell Caddies: Adriel showcased magnetic caddies designed for quad-loading.
    • Vortex Defender CCW: Tony discussed using the 6 MOA dot on an RMR footprint.
    • Savior Equipment: Kyle scored a new 3-liter/5-liter sling bag and discussed their Friday floor deals.
    • Core Essentials: A new competition belt system featuring a ratcheting inner belt and a V-mount style holster release was highlighted.
    • Applied Ballistics Quantum App: Discussion on new binoculars that communicate with teammate wrist pads and Kestrels to sync match data and mover timings.

Canadian Firearms News

  • CCFR’s “It’s raining guns” Giveaway: The Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights is giving away 100 guns (valued at $90,000) to raise funds for legal and advocacy efforts.
  • The “Buyback” Program: The federal government’s gun confiscation compensation program went live recently. The hosts noted that only 22,000 firearms have been declared so far out of an estimated 1 to 2 million prohibited items.
  • Jurisdictional Resistance:
    • Participating: Currently, only Quebec, Winnipeg, and Halifax are actively partaking.
    • Refusals: Alberta and Saskatchewan are actively opposing the program, while various other provinces (Yukon, Manitoba, NWT, Newfoundland) and major police forces (OPP, Toronto Police) have stated they will not participate.
  • Political Commentary: The hosts discuss that the program is politically motivated to secure votes in Quebec and may not change with a lead into a spring election.

Listener Questions & Gear Talk

  • First Rifle Debate: A discussion on the TM-22 versus the classic Ruger 10/22 for new shooters.
  • Derya 9mm: The hosts expressed interest in the new Derya 9mm bolt and pump-action firearms seen at the show.
  • Holster Concerns: A brief debate on the safety and utility of speed/race holsters versus traditional locking holsters for competition.

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