Season 15

Guns & Ammo TV kicks off its 15th season with exclusive product reviews in its At The Range segments that highlight throughout the year new firearms, ammo, optics and accessories, and launches 2 new segments - Family Comes First and Classic Challenge.

Springfield's first-ever AR-15 platform rifle and Inland's detailed replica of the original Advisor Pistol spotlight this week's show and in Real World Training, our experts are confronted with how to react during a shooting in a public place.

Craig Boddington has always been a fan of Kimber's lightweight hunting rifles, and he takes a closer look at their offerings, including the new Hunter bolt action and we check out a pair of Springfield .45s - the Range Officer and XDm.

Ruger continues to be one of the major players when it comes to new product introductions, and it doesn't disappoint in 2017 with its Mark IV .22 semi-auto pistols as this next gen pistol will become a favorite of hand-gunners.

S&W has always been front and center when it comes to new center fire semi-auto pistol designs and it has a huge announcement in store for handgunners in 2017. Don't miss this exclusive report. Also, Doublestar doesn't disappoint with its new 5.56 ARC.

Crimson Trace is a prominent player in the laser/light optics category, and it moves to the forefront in 2017 with its new Linq laser/light system taking wireless technology to a new level. We also take versatility up a notch in Family Comes First.

Hunt deer with a 10mm pistol? Why not, according to Craig Boddington, who evaluates SIG's new P220 Hunter. Hi-Point has introduced the first .380 carbine to go along with their 9mm & .45, and Black Hills has a new .380 loading for personal defense.

Classic firearms designs will never lose a place in the shooting sports, and we check out a few of them this week with a review of a lever-action rifle and single-action revolver and also look at the advancement of the Springfield XD Family.

A potpourri of new products highlights the show this week, starting with Ruger's new American pistol and SIG offering an expanded lineup of center fire rifle ammo, to include loads built for hunting everything from varmints to big game.

Without new ammo introductions, our world would be pretty boring. Hornady makes certain boredom doesn't enter the picture with its Black ammo lineup that includes more than a dozen new offerings. We also check out 2 totally different Taurus Pistols.

We spend a lot of time in parking lots, grocery stores, malls and convenient stores. You need to be prepared if confronted. James Tarr and Michelle Casada experience it first-hand in Real World Training. We also look at the Inland Custom Carry & Govt 1911A1.

Is there a place for both laser sights and standard conventional sights on your favorite firearms? We think so and our resident experts will tell you why. We also have a great grouping of new handguns and rifles, and the extension of a popular AR-15.

We have a group of totally new products this week to go along with a review of Hornady's reworked and modernized .25-35 factory load and then we confront the unthinkable - an assailant who is wearing body armor. What to do?

Two new segments highlight this season of Guns & Ammo TV: Starting From Scratch highlights the R&D process for bringing new firearms, ammo and optics/accessories to market. Suppressors 101 covers everything from A to Z on this red-hot category.

14 accessories on one AR? We show you how Blackhawk has got you covered for accessorizing your AR. S&W, renowned for its DA revolvers, applies a custom touch to these Performance Center guns. Suppressors are all about saving your hearing. Here's why.

Handgunners love the 1911 pistol, and Doublestar adds to one of the reasons why with its new PhD pistol. Hornady show how it developed its new ELD and ELD-X Match bullets and factory loadings. In Real World Training we review a carjacking scenario.

MagPul introduces the Backpacker X-22. You have to see it to believe it. Inland Mfg, a major manufacturer of M1s during WW II, walks the viewer through how it has duplicated the Paratrooper model. We also look at options for attaching your suppressor.

Suppressors are in the spotlight as Blackhawk tells us how they developed an entirely new line. We also test point of impact with suppressed vs unsuppressed. Benelli is all about semi-auto shotguns, but we review its first over/under-the Model 828.

Ruger has quickly moved to the forefront in suppressed rimfires with threaded barrel .22 firearms, its very own .22 suppressor, & now has a integrated suppressed 10/22. Nikon has its first-ever laser range finger/binocular package.

Lasers have become commonplace, & Crimson Trace talks prototyping, 3D modeling & more with its LaserGuard Pro. Ever considered using foam when shooting your suppressed firearm? The .450 Bushmaster is making noise with help from Ruger and Hornady.

A G&A exclusive - Springfield's new XDE pistol highlight this week's At The Range reports. Ever wonder what goes into the development of a holster? Crossbreed cuts through the confusion (and leather) in this Starting From Scratch report.

3 suppressors can cover your basic shooting needs & we'll show you how. In At the Range S&W and Walther continue to the bulls-eye with a constant stream of new and innovative firearms. We will also look through an illuminated reticle from TruGlo.

Polymer materials are now being used in the rimfire suppressor category, and we show you how and why. SIG is known for its firearms, ammo, and optics, and SIG continues to make its mark with its own suppressor lineup.

Subsonic and high-velocity ammo is drawing more attention due in part to suppressed and unsuppressed firearms. Our experts compare velocities and decibel levels. A totally new semi auto pistol is all the rage as we get a first look at the Spectrum.

Kahr brings two new 9mm pistols to market & Magnum Research has a revolutionary new suppressed rimfire rifle. Blackhawk has you covered from .22 rimfire to .338 Lapua when it comes to suppressors, and Hornady now has you covered with home security.

Crimson Trace introduces its new Linq laser/light system for ARs and now AKs. Home defense is the topic in Real World Training and we need you to contact your representatives in Washington DC. It's extremely important. Here's why.