ICYMI: Industry News From June 6 — June 12, 2026
VAULT Opens Manufacturer Sign-Up Across the Shooting Sports Industry
VAULT, the shooting sports industry’s centralized product data hub, is now live and open for manufacturer sign-up at ITSONVAULT.COM.
VAULT was built to modernize how product information, imagery, specifications, and digital assets are managed and distributed across the industry. The platform gives manufacturers a centralized way to provide accurate, standardized, manufacturer-approved product data to distributors, retailers, sales representatives, POS providers, and other industry partners.
By participating in VAULT, manufacturers can reduce repeated data requests, improve product accuracy, protect brand consistency, support faster product launches, and become easier for distributors and retailers to do business with.
Even manufacturers with existing PIM systems, APIs, or internal data tools can benefit from VAULT. The platform gives the industry a shared destination for accessing standardized product information from a trusted source.
Manufacturer sign-up is now open. Companies in the firearms, ammunition, optics, accessories, cleaning equipment, and broader shooting sports categories are encouraged to visit ITSONVAULT.COM to learn more and get started.
ShellShock Protection Unveils New EXO Pro Elite Electronic Hearing Protection
Designed specifically for shooters, range enthusiasts, hunters and firearms professionals, the EXO Pro Elite builds upon the success of ShellShock Protection’s popular EXO Pro model with significant upgrades in hearing protection, sound clarity, comfort and overall performance.
With an MSRP of $119, the EXO Pro Elite delivers premium features typically found in significantly more expensive hearing protection systems, offering shooters an exceptional balance of protection, comfort, performance and value.
Additionally, every EXO Pro Elite purchase includes a free drop-proof protective case, a $35 value.
The EXO Pro Elite is available now for preorder at https://shellshockpro.com/products/exo-pro-elite and will officially launch on June 20, 2026.
For more information visit ShellShock Protection.
XS Sights Introduces +5 Magazine Extension for S&W M&P 2.0 and Walther PDP Pistols
Engineered specifically for S&W M&P 2.0 and Walther PDP pistols, the XS +5 Magazine Extension maintains factory-level reliability while increasing ammunition capacity for duty, training, and defensive applications without the need for upgraded springs or complicated installation.
Precision-machined from high-strength, aircraft-grade aluminum and finished in a Black Nitride coating, the XS +5 extension is built for extreme durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance in demanding environments. Its streamlined profile integrates seamlessly with factory magazines, ensuring dependable feeding and a clean, professional appearance.
With an MSRP of $40, 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 XS Sights.com.
Pre-Season Scouting Starts Now with Moultrie
Moultrie is urging hunters to get cellular trail cameras in the woods now to start building pre-season scouting intel.
Early summer is when deer establish patterns that often hold into the fall, making it the best time of year to start watching them. Cellular trail cameras give hunters real-time intel on deer movement, food sources and herd health, so they can plan smarter before opening day.
Moultrie’s latest line of cellular trail cameras takes the work out of summer scouting. Every photo and video comes through in HD, day or night. With a 100-foot detection range and fast trigger speeds, they catch the buck before he runs out of frame.
To learn more about the entire Moultrie product line of trail cameras, feeders and much more, visit Moultrie.com.
