SHOT Show 2025 | Day 2 Part 2

SHOT Show Day 2 Part 2 Kickoff

The segment opens on the show floor at SHOT Show 2025, Day 2 Part 2. The hosts talk briefly about grabbing lunch and coffee, then transition straight into more booth coverage. They mention plans to visit B&T, Flux, and record some podcasts, noting that viewers may see them in various segments throughout the event. With that quick setup, they move directly into product-focused conversations, starting with weapon lights and then shifting later to magazine-fed shotguns.

Cloud Defensive EPL Enhanced Pistol Light Overview

At the Cloud Defensive booth, Sean introduces the EPL, the company’s new Enhanced Pistol Light. It is designed as a duty-oriented weapon light for full-size handguns. The control toggles were a major design focus, intended to support a thumbs-forward grip without breaking the firing grip. The light uses forward press for momentary activation and a tap for constant-on, and the controls are fully ambidextrous. Each EPL ships with two sets of toggles, a long-throw and a short-throw option, to accommodate different hand sizes, pistol dimensions, and backstraps. The host notes that Cloud Defensive lights are frequently used on their guns and in giveaways, and asks about compatibility with existing Cloud heads, which Sean confirms is not possible because the EPL is a proprietary design.

EPL Ergonomics, Holster Fit, and Beam Pattern

Sean explains that the EPL was built around duty use and holster compatibility. It fits existing Safariland 6000 and 7000 series holsters for the SureFire X300 and Streamlight TLR-1, making it easy to drop into many current duty rigs. The light is shorter and narrower than an X300 and narrower than a TLR-1, so most non-duty inside- or outside-the-waistband holsters will be custom Kydex solutions. The EPL runs on an 18350 battery and outputs about 1,200 lumens with roughly 52,000 candela. Sean notes that higher-candela prototypes were tested, but they chose a more balanced beam for realistic pistol distances. The final beam has a larger hotspot and generous spill to illuminate more of a room and handle photonic barriers during building and room searches, rather than focusing solely on long-range throw.

White Light Focus, IR Discussion, and Rifle Light Integration

Questions turn to future variants such as IR and laser-equipped models. Sean says Cloud Defensive is currently focused on white light for pistols, rifles, and handhelds, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with duty-grade equipment. He mentions that IR-capable heads have been built internally but not released, partly because simply swapping to an IR head removes white-light capability, which is not ideal for many defensive or tactical roles. He notes that humans rely heavily on white light and that any IR solution would need a different, more integrated approach. For users running night vision and lasers, Cloud Defensive offers a dual switch that works with standard Crane leads to control devices like the PEQ-15, DBAL, and MAWL, with additional MAWL and NGAL solutions existing but not yet launched. The company is considering how to integrate visible and IR functions without compromising usability.

Genesis Arms Ronin 47 Magazine-Fed Shotgun

The coverage then moves to the Genesis Arms booth. Phil highlights the company’s reputation for reliable magazine-fed shotguns and introduces the new Ronin 47, a collaboration with Taran Tactical Innovations and Holosun. The Ronin 47 is a 5-round box-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun. It is presented as a distinctive configuration with aesthetic touches and functional upgrades, including a Holosun optic and the HX Works Ventum K 12-gauge suppressor. The host comments on how fast the shotgun runs, noting that he could not outrun the trigger during range day, even when shooting quickly with the suppressor installed. Genesis Arms positions the Ronin 47 as part of a broader lineup of configurable, magazine-fed shotguns for different roles and barrel lengths.

Sporting Shotgun, Choke System, and Suppressor Compatibility

Phil also showcases a new sporting-purpose 12-gauge shotgun. It offers a 10+1 capacity with a 12-inch barrel and 13+1 with a different configuration, and it uses a new choke kit that interfaces with a standoff device. The choke system allows users to swap between the choke, a suppressor, or other muzzle devices in various sizes, giving flexibility for different applications. Genesis Arms is announcing ambidextrous options, including left- and right-side controls and ambidextrous charging handles. The PDS stock is highlighted as a compact, collapsible option with an overall length around 21 inches, suitable for tight storage and close-quarters roles. A folding stock is not yet available but is under development. Phil and the host discuss how these short, magazine-fed shotguns, with suppressor and stock options, lend themselves to tasks like room clearing, CQB, and other confined-space scenarios.