ICYMI: Industry News From June 27 — July 3, 2026
SilencerCo Lets Freedom Ring with the “ALWAYS AMERICAN $250 FOR 250” Promotion
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, SilencerCo is launching its ALWAYS AMERICAN. 250 FOR 250. promotion, which runs from June 23, 2026, to August 15, 2026. Anyone who purchases a qualifying suppressor and submits the required documentation will receive $250 in SilencerCo Web Store Credit, valid until October 31, 2026. The promotion applies to several of SilencerCo’s most popular suppressors, including the Velos Series (Velos LBP 556, Velos LBP 556K, Velos LBP 762), Hybrid Modular Series (Omega 36M and Hybrid 46M), and Scythe Series (Scythe Ti and Ti Black).
For complete promotion details and qualifying products, visit silencerco.com/always-american/.
Lodestar Technology and Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Grand Opening of Chattanooga Headquarters
Lodestar Technology and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15th, at Lodestar’s Chattanooga headquarters at 481 W. 45th Street.
The event will celebrate the official opening of Lodestar’s headquarters and manufacturing facility, home of the LNK9, the company’s user-authorized 9mm firearm platform. Guests will hear from the Lodestar leadership team, tour the facility, and learn more about the technology behind the LNK9, which is designed to verify authorized access before operation.
To RSVP or learn more about the event, visit: RSVP Registration
CrossBreed Holsters Announces Fitments for the Staccato HD C4X
The HD C4X is the latest in Staccato’s expansive lineup of personal defense and duty-grade semi-auto handguns. A hard-use carry gun like the HD C4X demands an equally reliable and purpose-driven holster system, and CrossBreed answers that call with five new fitments for this EDC 9mm.
For those who demand maximum versatility in their carry style, CrossBreed offers the Reckoning Holster and Reckoning System for the HD C4X. This diverse holster design can be configured for IWB or OWB carry in the appendix, strong-side, and crossdraw positions. Multiple adjustment points allow the user to customize handgun retention based on their draw preference and anticipated use. The Reckoning System combines the Reckoning Holster with CrossBreed’s Accomplice Magazine Carrier, also featuring user-retention adjustability.
For more information on CrossBreed’s premium holster fitments for the Staccato HD C4X, or to see the full line of CrossBreed’s innovative holstering solutions, visit CrossBreedHolsters.com.
XS Sights Introduces Pre-Drilled Fiber Optic Sights for S&W J-, K-, and L-Frame Revolvers
XS Sights is now offering its advanced, pre-drilled fiber optic sights for Smith & Wesson J-, K-, and L- Frame revolvers. The proprietary US-sourced fiber optic technology and angled design of these sights significantly increase light transmission, creating an aiming point with exceptional daylight brightness. Built for rugged use, these steel sights are made in the USA. The standard-size front sight comes with a green fiber optic insert in addition to an interchangeable orange fiber optic insert for color customization based on personal preference.
XS sights are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The company also offers a 12-year illumination warranty on all tritium products. For more information, visit xssights.com.
Dead Air Honors America's Elite Warriors with Limited-Edition Sandman X Suppressors
Dead Air Silencers introduces two exclusive, limited-edition Sandman X suppressors honoring the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known worldwide as the “Night Stalkers,” and the legendary 5th Special Forces Group.
Available exclusively through the Dead Air website, these limited-edition Sandman X suppressors feature the official insignias of each unit laser engraved on the suppressor body. Produced in extremely limited quantities and individually serialized, these suppressors are a tribute to the warriors who have answered our nation’s call in some of the world’s most dangerous and demanding environments.
More than a collector’s item, each suppressor sold helps support the men, women, and families who have sacrificed in service to our country. A portion of every sale will be donated to the Night Stalker Association and Special Forces Association Chapter 38, organizations dedicated to preserving the legacy of these elite units while providing critical assistance to veterans, active-duty personnel, and surviving family members.
For more information, visit Dead Air Silencers.
SOG Knives Unveils 250th Anniversary Limited Edition Fixed Blade
A tribute to America’s story, one of grit, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve, the commemorative SEAL FX is forged and assembled entirely in the USA and limited to just 250 specially engraved knives, each individually numbered. Complete with an advanced 4.3-inch S35VN steel blade, tough glass-reinforced nylon handle, and easily mountable ambidextrous Kydex sheath, it’s ready to perform under any conditions. Crafted in the USA and built to stand the test of time, this collectable knife honors the generations of brave Americans whose service and sacrifice have preserved the liberties we cherish today.
Designed for professional use, the unique SEAL FX Fixed Blade serves not only as a symbol of superb American craftsmanship, but also the enduring spirit that has defined the nation for a quarter millennium—serving as a lasting reminder of the freedoms and values that continue to unite and inspire us all, 250 years later—and retails for $250 each.
For more information visit SOGknives.com.
