ICYMI: Industry News From July 4 — July 10, 2026
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Now Available with Viridian RFX1
Out of the box, this Bodyguard 2.0 ships with an already mounted Viridian RFX1 Green Dot Reflex optic and a bright tritium-insert front sight, which allows the user to rapidly acquire and stay on target. Specifically designed for the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, the Viridian RFX1 offers elite performance without adding bulk. A sharp 3 MOA green dot and fully multi-coated glass deliver fast, accurate aiming in any light. The auto-brightness sensor adapts instantly to your surroundings, while Viridian’s INSTANT-ON technology activates the optic the moment the gun moves – no buttons, no delay. With machined aluminum housing, the RFX1 is shockproof and elevates the Bodyguard 2.0 platform to the next level.
For more information on the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 with Viridian RFX1 optic sight, visit smith-wesson.com.
AG Precision Expands Optics Ready Sight Line for Today's Red Dot and Suppressor-Ready Pistols
TAG Precision’s Optics Ready sights allow shooters to see over suppressor bodies while providing a dependable backup sighting system for red dot-equipped pistols.
TAG Precision currently offers Optics Ready sight options for several of today’s most popular pistol platforms, including:
• Walther PDP Optics Ready sights, available in both fiber optic and plain black configurations.
• Springfield Armory Echelon Optics Ready sights designed specifically for the Echelon platform.
• SIG SAUER P365 Optics Ready sights engineered for use with optics-equipped duty and carry pistols.
• Glock MOS Models Optics Ready sights compatible with many of Glock’s most popular optics-ready handguns.
• Smith & Wesson M&P Series Optics Ready sights designed to complement modern defensive and duty pistol configurations.
• Kimber 1911 Optics Ready sights offering suppressor-height performance and optic co-witness capability for modernized 1911 pistols.
• CZ P10 Series Optics Ready sights built for shooters utilizing red dot optics and suppressors on one of today’s most popular striker-fired handgun platforms.
For more information about TAG Precision’s Optics Ready sight lineup visit TAGPrecision.com.
Three Commemorative Daisy 250th Anniversary Red Ryders Celebrate Our Nation
There are two Red Ryder Carbine Lever Actions, one featuring “Freedom” and the other “Liberty” on the buttstock and “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness … the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” on the forearm. Only 250 each of these Limited Edition Red Ryder Carbine BB guns will be made.
The commemorative 250th Anniversary Red Ryder Revolver features everything you get with the Red Ryder Revolver, a CO2-powered BB pistol perfect for backyard plinking. It features an 18-round BB reservoir, crossbolt safety and a functioning hammer, loading gate and extractor. This single action Limited Edition also has a 250th Anniversary Medallion embedded on both sides of the pistol grips and “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” on the tang. Only 1,776 of these commemorative guns will be made.
These commemorative Daisy Red Ryder limited editions will be available only at daisy.com.
Walker’s New Razor Junior Muffs Specifically Safeguard the Hearing of Youth Shooter
The Razor Junior Muffs provide young shooters with dependable protection, clear sound, and all-day comfort that withstand even the most active lifestyles. Built specifically for smaller head sizes, the muffs’ streamlined design ensures a proper seal without unnecessary bulk, creating a lightweight, ultra-low-profile fit that stays secure during long days at the range or in the field.
Dual Hi-Gain omnidirectional microphones capture sound from every direction and pair with full dynamic range HD speakers to deliver crisp, balanced audio. Low-noise, frequency-tuned circuitry preserves natural sound quality, allowing young users to clearly hear everything from nearby conversations to range commands while maintaining situational awareness. At the same time, a sound-dampening composite housing paired with lightning-fast 0.02-second sound-activated compression instantly reduces dangerous noise spikes, safeguarding hearing the moment a shot is fired.
For more information on Walker’s entire assortment of hearing protection and enhancement products, visit WalkersGameEar.com.
Leupold Adds New Illuminated Reticle Options to Mark 4HD Family of Riflescopes
The award-winning Mark 4HD will now be available in Illum. PR2-MOA, Illum. PR2-MIL, and Illum. PR3-MIL reticles in both 6-24×52 and 8-32×56 configurations.
The Mark 4HD family features a 4:1 zoom ratio and five magnification ranges, providing users with a solution expected to dominate in competition, on a hunt in the backcountry, and on the battlefield. The new line extension marks the first time that Leupold’s popular PR2-MOA, PR2-MIL, and PR3-MIL reticles have been offered in an illuminated configuration.
All three new reticles will be available in 6-24×52 and 8-32×56 configurations, which are in FFP and feature 34mm maintubes.
For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at Leupold.com.
