From TR magazine Articles

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The New Old Guard in the Firearms Industry

We’re witnessing a transition as the elder millennials ascend to leadership roles. What does this mean for the industry, management, and this generation itself as Boomers and Gen Xers start to move out and a new generation takes over?

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Tactical Shotguns and Defensive Loads to Stock

From platform to payload — help your tactical-minded customers dial in the right shotgun system.

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Free Retail Inventory Management Tools

If you’re still doing inventory manually on a spreadsheet, it’s time to upgrade to helpful software — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot.

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New Tactical Products for 2026

From guns to gear and everything in between, check out this selection of new products to fill your tactical store's shelves.

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Red-Dot Sights: Seeing More Than Red

Red-dot sights don’t actually have to be red. Other colors like green and blue have their advantages.

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Is the Media Purposefully Underreporting How Many Americans Own Modern Sporting Rifles?

We know the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, but can we trust the “data” coming from mainstream media?

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Selling CCW Handguns Beyond 9mm

The 9mm is still the king of concealed carry, but many customers want something bigger or smaller.

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Short-Barreled Rifles Are the Future

Changes to the National Firearms Act could lead to a golden era for SBRs.

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Military Camo: A Short, Unofficial History of MultiCam

How did we end up with the camo patterns the military uses today?

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Tactical Products to Fill Your Shelves

Check out this selection of new and useful tactical guns and gear customers will be asking for.

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Reviewed: Sig Sauer SIG516 G3

The SIG516 G3 puts to rest any lingering accuracy concerns about the AR-15 platform.

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New Handguns for 2026

This selection of recently released handguns will give you a good jumping-off point when deciding what to stock.

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The Evolution of the Tactical Consumer

The tactical consumer has evolved — has your store kept up?

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Must-See Weapon-Mounted Tactical Lights and Lasers

Serious low-light tools your customers expect — and your inventory should reflect.

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Reviewed: Century Arms AP5

Century Arms continues to expand its U.S. distribution of the AP5 models based on the H&K licensed and period-correct MP5 platform. We take a look at the unique AP5-SD model and the upgrades already available to customers.