NRA 2025 Day 1 coverage opens at the Rossi booth, where the host meets Josh Cooper to walk through several new and updated platforms. Rossi’s Brawler pistol, originally offered in .45 Colt/.410, is now expanded into 300 Blackout and 5.56. These new Brawler variants use a simple break-barrel action with a 9-inch threaded barrel and a Picatinny rail, clearly aimed at suppressor users and compact truck or pack guns. The host and Josh talk about how fun these are as range toys, especially when run with a silencer and subsonic ammo. The focus then shifts to the R95 lever-action line, shown with eye-catching splatter paint finishes and a 13.5-inch threaded barrel. Chamberings include .357/.38, .44, .454, and .45-70, giving hunters and lever-gun fans multiple power levels. They emphasize how these rifles balance practical hunting performance with playful, custom-style looks. Rossi also highlights the LWC break-barrel rifle family, first launched at SHOT Show and now branching into 300 Blackout, 5.56, .357, .44, and .45-70. These rifles use a button-activated break action and polymer stocks over a steel receiver, emphasizing simplicity, durability, and affordability for shooters wanting a straightforward single-shot platform. The host notes the aggressively textured grip, the polymer over-mold that protects the steel receiver from rust and moisture, and how mild the recoil can be when shooting subsonic 300 Blackout through a suppressor.
The Rossi segment continues with a closer look at their new folding and takedown-style stocks designed for compact survival and utility rifles. A featured example is a .45 Colt survival rifle from the Tuffy line, wearing the new folding stock. The stock folds tightly along the receiver and is held in place by a magnet, preventing it from swinging loose in transport. Behind the polymer exterior, steel reinforcement provides rigidity where the stock locks, ensuring strength when deployed. Rossi also discusses an optional QD cup insert point built into the stock, giving users a clean, modern sling attachment option. For mounting optics and accessories, the rifles use all-metal Picatinny rails rather than polymer, a deliberate choice to withstand abuse on truck guns or bag guns. The overall theme is a shared receiver footprint across Tuffy and LWC models, allowing these folding stocks and accessories to be swapped and configured for different calibers and roles.
Coverage moves to the Fusion Firearms booth, where the XP Pro and XF pistols are introduced as feature-rich yet competitively priced options. The Fusion XP Pro is a 4-inch, double-stack 1911-style pistol that uses Glock 17 magazines, blending 1911 ergonomics with widely available mags. It is built from bar stock, including a one-piece billet trigger, and uses a fully supported Clark/Para ramp barrel for reliable feeding. The frame is steel with a modular aluminum grip, and the slide is cut for optics with included RMR and RMSC plates. Novak-compatible sights round out the package. Fusion then showcases the XF striker-fired pistol, which runs Glock 19 magazines and features a billet-milled aluminum frame with an integrated gas pedal for better control. The XF uses a Tenifer finish, a fluted barrel, dovetail sights, and interchangeable G10 grip panels. Offered in bronze, black, and chrome SKUs, the XF line is positioned around $499–$515 MSRP, undercutting many competitors while offering premium materials.
Fusion’s DS 1911-style pistols are highlighted next, emphasizing their upgraded Tennifer finish for corrosion resistance and durability. These double-stack 1911s feature modular, customizable controls, allowing shooters to tailor thumb safeties, slide stops, and other components much like a custom build. Despite this flexibility and high-end feature set, pricing is aggressive: approximately $1,099 for black finishes and $1,199 for chrome, placing them well below many boutique 2011-style pistols. Fusion also teases a new XP competition model, a 4.6-inch pistol with an island compensator integrated into the slide profile. The company actively seeks feedback on whether shooters prefer a ported barrel, a non-ported barrel with comp only, or a combination of both for recoil management. The host notes that ported barrels can offer comp-like benefits with less complexity, while acknowledging the popularity of island comps in competition circles. This segment underscores Fusion’s attempt to bring custom-level performance and options to more accessible price points.
The tour continues at American Tactical (ATI), starting with their long-standing partnership with German Sport Guns. The GSG9 9mm PCC is showcased as a hammer-forged-barrel carbine that accepts Glock magazines and includes an adapter for SIG mags, giving users flexibility with existing mag collections. A rear Picatinny rail allows mounting braces or stocks where legal, and the MSRP is around $869. Attention then turns to ATI’s MP40 replica, a metal-built pistol version of the classic WWII-era German design. It uses 25-round steel magazines, can accept some original MP40 parts, and comes threaded with a metric pattern for suppressor use. ATI offers a rear stock to SBR the platform, keeping the total cost under $1,000 even with a tax stamp. The Calvary-line triple barrel shotgun debuts next, launching in 12 gauge with 18-inch and 26-inch barrel options, Turkish walnut furniture, removable trigger group for easy cleaning, included chokes, and a target retail price of about $800.
ATI also unveils a new AR-15-style rifle built from a proprietary aerospace metal for the upper, lower, and handguard. This material is described as stronger and lighter than traditional aluminum, with no polymer components used in the main structure. The rifle on display includes a large rail cover and a distinctive coffin magazine, with an MSRP of about $899 as configured. The conversation then shifts to an innovative barrel technology being developed for this platform. The new barrel design is engineered to resist heat buildup, significantly reducing how hot the barrel gets during extended firing. By keeping temperatures down, the system aims to maintain accuracy over longer strings of fire, addressing a common issue with lightweight carbines. The host notes that this heat-reducing barrel is expected to hit the market around September, positioning it as a future upgrade path for shooters interested in sustained accuracy and improved barrel life on modern sporting rifles.
Next, the host visits Gunnar Optics, where Ed introduces the Odin LPVO lineup. These first focal plane scopes come in 1-6x, 1-8x, and 1-10x magnifications, targeting carbine and general-purpose rifle use. Approximate shelf prices are mentioned as $400 for the 1-6, $550 for the 1-8, and $650 for the 1-10, offering FFP performance at mid-range pricing. Gunnar then highlights the Himdal high power variable optic, a 6-24x HPVO designed for precision and long-range shooting. It is available in a standard black anodized finish or with optional laser-etched artwork for a custom look. The Himdal features first focal plane reticles and zero stop locking turrets, all coming in around $500 MSRP and staying under $1,000 even with premium features. The segment closes with a preview of an upcoming RMR-pattern carry optic launching in June, notable for its large sight picture and three selectable reticles: a simple dot, a circle, and a circle-plus-dot configuration.
The multi-reticle carry optic is discussed in more detail, emphasizing its three reticle choices: a single dot, a circle, and a circle-with-dot combination. Users can cycle through these options by holding the up button, tailoring the sight picture to personal preference or mission. The expected MSRP is around $250, positioning it as an affordable yet versatile RMR-footprint optic. The video then shifts to a company producing fully serviceable, all-titanium rifle suppressors. These cans are machined from solid bar stock into a welded, monolithic body for strength and durability. Inside, a dual-ledge interface mates with corresponding bevels on dedicated muzzle brakes or flash hiders. A QD mounting system uses a nut assembly that provides audible feedback and requires roughly a single revolution to fully seat the suppressor. This design ensures rigid, repeatable alignment every time the suppressor is attached or removed, addressing concerns about point-of-impact shift and consistency for precision-minded shooters.
The final product-focused segment features Enforce Weapon Lights. The new Enforce ART 650 is introduced as a full-size rifle light delivering 1,400 lumens and 90,000 candela, built on a SureFire-style footprint compatible with Asaka, Unity Tactical, and other third-party mounts. An angled dual-button tailcap is in development to improve ergonomics. The Enforce 350 is a compact variant powered by a single CR123A battery, producing 1,200 lumens and 70,000 candela while using the same mounting interface. Its beam is slightly dimmer but similar in pattern to the ART 650. Attention then turns to the WML mounted on a Flux-style pistol platform. The non-IR WML version features a lever to switch between momentary and constant-on modes, plus a protective lever that shields the activation button from accidental presses. The Gen 3 WML adds an aluminum head for durability, a 400-lumen, 10,000-candela beam optimized for close quarters, about 2.25 hours of runtime, and color options in black and FDE.
As the Enforce segment concludes, the host notes that the showcased WML Gen 3 and related weapon lights are available in both black and FDE finishes, giving users basic but practical color choices for matching rifles and gear. The interviewee is thanked and wished a successful NRA show, marking the end of the day’s booth visits. The host then transitions into a closing monologue, explaining that this video wraps up Classic Firearms’ NRA 2025 Day 1 coverage. Viewers are encouraged to check out additional, more in-depth coverage on the main channel, as well as a large batch of shorts scheduled to release over the next 24 hours. The sign-off emphasizes staying tuned for upcoming content from the show and closes with a reminder about firearm safety, reinforcing responsible handling alongside enthusiasm for new guns, optics, suppressors, and accessories unveiled throughout the day.
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