ICYMI: Industry News
From Nov. 29 — Dec. 5, 2025
WATCHTOWER Defense Introduces the 9mm APACHE COMMANDER
WATCHTOWER Defense, a veteran-founded firearm manufacturing company, upholds its legacy of crafting innovative, custom precision firearms made exclusively in the U.S. with the launch of the APACHE COMMANDER. This double-stack 1911, chambered in 9x19mm, is designed for everyday carry, prioritizing function and durability. With a compact profile for faster holster draw and easier concealment, the APACHE COMMANDER is WATCHTOWER’s first tactical offering. It features an optics-ready plate cut and aggressive slide serrations, built and tuned to duty-spec for performance in the most demanding conditions.
WATCHTOWER’s vision extends beyond manufacturing. Through various initiatives, they actively support veterans and current servicemen. This dedication adds value to every purchase, making it a meaningful investment for gun enthusiasts. To explore the APACHE COMMANDER and other offerings, visit www.watchtowerdefense.com.
Range USA Reports Record-Breaking Black Friday,
Continuing Momentum Across 50 Locations Nationwide
Range USA announced its largest Black Friday in company history, with sales growing over 6% compared to last year. The milestone underscores the company’s continued expansion and strong customer loyalty across its 50 locations in 14 states.
“This record-breaking Black Friday is a testament to the trust our customers place in Range USA and our team’s dedication to exceptional service,” said Tom Willingham, founder and CEO of Range USA. “We’re grateful to the millions of customers who choose us as their destination for firearms, training, and range experiences.”
For more information about Range USA, visit RangeUSA.com.
Silent Steel USA Unveils FLOW-IQ Technology
A New Era in Suppressor Performance
Silent Steel USA has announced the full deployment and public launch of its patented FLOW-IQ™ technology across the entire Streamer suppressor family. While shooters have relied on this system for years, the recent issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,313,360 formally recognizes the proprietary gas-flow architecture that sets Silent Steel USA suppressors apart in performance, reliability, user serviceability, and shooter comfort.
FLOW-IQ™ technology introduces a controlled gas rotation system, a turbine-and-filter architecture that spirals expanding gases, cools them, and minimizes backpressure in one fluid mechanism. This design significantly reduces toxic blowback, improves felt recoil and shot-to-shot consistency and mitigates muzzle flash and internal heat stress.
By eliminating conventional baffles, FLOW-IQ™ reduces fouling, improves durability, and delivers a consistently quiet, mission-ready suppressed tone in demanding environments.
For more information about Silent Steel USA, visit www.silentsteelusa.com.
USA Clay Target League Releases 2025 Impact Report
The USA Clay Target League announced that its 2025 Annual Impact Report is now available. This yearly report presents the impact of the League on students, schools, conservation, and the greater outdoor community. The League is the nationwide leader in providing clay target shooting as a safe and fun school-sponsored activity to schools and students nationwide.
With 55,832 participating athletes in 2025, the 501(c3) non-profit USA Clay Target League is the largest youth clay target shooting sport program in the nation as well as having the highest active participation of any clay target shooting sports organization in the world. The League offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand leagues to secondary and postsecondary schools across the country.
The USACTL 2025 Annual Impact Report can be viewed online by clicking this link.
Visit USA Clay Target for more information.
