Reporter's Worksheet

The MidwayUSA Foundation’s record 2026 Hometown Challenge raised more than $1 million, nearly $2 million with matching funds, for youth shooting teams.

Springfield Armory now sells the Echelon’s serialized Central Operating Group separately, letting shooters build a complete pistol around it. MSRP is $295.

Remington Gun Care’s three new $24.99 cleaning kits cover handguns, rifles and shotguns, each built around an aluminum T-handle rod.

The 2000 National Matches featured Michelle Gallagher’s rare Leech-Wimbledon sweep, Steve Reiter’s fifth pistol title and Carl Bernosky’s record-setting high power comeback.

Smith & Wesson buys Savage Arms in a $160 million stock-and-cash deal, adding the Model 110 and a bolt-action lineup it lacked, along with shotguns like the Renegauge.