Minnesota Firearm News

Rock Island Armory turned heads at SHOT Show 2026 with the debut of its new Pak-Out shotgun, a foldable pump-action design focused on compact storage without sacrificing familiar ergonomics. Available in both a full-length 18.5-inch configuration and a shorter, Shockwave-style variant, the Pak-Out folds down to fit easily into backpacks or duffle bags.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has long provided American shooters and collectors with rare access to historic military firearms. Now, thanks to a provision in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, Congress has expanded the CMP’s authority to include the sale of surplus military shotguns for the first time. While restrictions still apply, the move opens the door for collectors to acquire scarce firearms with deep military history—signaling a notable shift in

Sometimes, in a gun store, something walks through the door that is truly remarkable. That happened recently here, at 2 If By Sea Tactical, when John Moses Browning’s famous shotgun waled through our doors. We recently acquired the Fabrique Nationale de Herstal Full 12 Special Steel. This is a FN made Browning Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun from 1929.