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SHOP NOWThis post-SHOT Show stream recaps new firearms, range days, and industry news from Las Vegas. It also examines California’s latest ammunition ruling and viewer questions.
The stream opens with a return from SHOT Show and a mention of the usual “SHOT Show crud” that hit after the trip. The host thanks viewers for following the show coverage and notes that last week’s stream was missed due to travel and getting sick. A key news item is highlighted: a federal ruling in California now allows ammunition to be sold directly to buyers again. The decision is compared to the earlier “Freedom Week” magazine-capacity ruling by Judge Benitez, when standard-capacity magazines were briefly legal to purchase and later grandfathered. The host uses this to argue that such gun laws are ineffective and difficult to enforce in practice.
The host explains that the stream is live on multiple platforms, including Rumble, but Instagram is not working. Viewers are encouraged to participate in the chat, with Super Chats called out as the best way to ensure questions are seen amid the volume of comments. The host notes that more live streams are planned and then shifts to SHOT Show content that was released as podcasts. Two episodes are already out: one with Colion Noir and another with Ian from Forgotten Weapons. The Ian episode references the old PM63 situation involving Classic Firearms, framed as a learning experience for the company.
A Super Chat asks for thoughts on the 6.5 Grendel cartridge. The host describes 6.5 Grendel as an underrated round that offers the characteristics desired from a cartridge in that caliber range. However, it has not achieved widespread adoption compared to 5.56 NATO. The explanation centers on the ubiquity and compatibility of 5.56 platforms and components, which makes shooters less likely to switch chamberings. The host notes that Matt from the channel is a major 6.5 Grendel fan and suggests asking him for more detailed opinions in a future live appearance.
The SHOT Show trip timeline is outlined, with most of the team arriving in Las Vegas on Saturday and meeting up that evening. The host recommends the Ghost Donkey bar in the Cosmopolitan for those who enjoy tequila and mezcal, describing it as a hidden spot that became a hangout. Friend Lex, known from the channel and the band Three Teeth, helped with rides to different ranges and joined for shooting full-auto firearms before leaving for jury duty. A personal moment is shared: the host’s fiancée surprised him with a Breitling aviator chronograph that pays homage to the F4U Corsair, his and his late father’s favorite World War II aircraft. The watch is described as a prized possession and a meaningful start to SHOT Show week.
Sunday’s events began with Beretta’s range day. Sig Sauer typically hosts a similar event but did not this year, reportedly reallocating its SHOT Show budget to multiple media events around the country. At the Beretta event, the team shot the DT11 and tried Beretta’s new SL2 shotgun, along with other releases such as the GTS and the small A300 Ultima-style A300 “ADX” variant. A highlight was shooting with Olympic shotgun legend Kim Rhode, described as the first woman to medal in six consecutive Olympics and active in competition since the early 1990s. The host received shooting tips from her and later shot with another Beretta Olympian, Vincent Hancock. The experience reinforced a growing appreciation for Beretta’s current lineup.
Monday combined multiple events: the official Industry Day at the Range, Daniel Defense’s range day, and the Gundies awards, which the host emceed. Daniel Defense formally unveiled the H9 pistol, which the host had been testing under a strict NDA. The pistol is described as not being a simple copy of the original Hudson H9. Daniel Defense reportedly kept the basic operating system and mainspring housing concept but redesigned roughly 98 percent of the gun, including the slide, frame, optics cut, and grip design. The standout item at the range, however, was Daniel Defense’s soft-launch pistol caliber carbine, referred to as the Daniel PCC. The host found it particularly enjoyable and notes a personal preference for CZ Scorpion magazines in PCCs over Glock magazines, mainly for ergonomics and aesthetics.
Returning to viewer questions, the host addresses a Super Chat about the Radian compensator system for the Glock 45, likely the Radian Ramjet barrel and Afterburner comp. That configuration is described as a favorite Glock 45 setup on the channel. Ryan’s personal Glock 45 is cited as an example, featuring the Radian comp system, JagerWerks slide cuts, and a JagerWerks magazine extension. The host rates the combination very highly and notes that it is tuned to run reliably even with common 115-grain 9mm ammunition, which can be challenging for some compensated pistols. The discussion circles back to magazine preferences, reiterating a liking for Glock magazines in Glock pistols while favoring CZ Scorpion magazines for pistol caliber carbines due to their look and feel.
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