Reader Favorites: The Best Stories of 2025

The year's top 10 stories highlight new guns, optics, and strategies to grow your business.

Reader Favorites: The Best Stories of 2025


As the end of the year approaches, we’re taking a look back at the most-read stories at shootingsportsretailer.com. Whether you missed them the first time around or you’re looking for a little refresher, we hope you enjoy the top 10 Shooting Sports Retailer stories from 2025.


10. 12 New Red-Dots for 2025

Innovative new technologies and functional improvements are driving the red-dot market.


9. 7 New Products We Spotted at SHOT Show 2025

Hunting Retailer reports on new gear from Outdoor Edge, Muck, Barnett, Hawke Optics and more.


8. Tax Holidays Benefit Shooting Sports

Florida is leading the pack with its tax holiday for gun and ammo buyers.


7. Savage Delivers a Rifle for Rugged Terrain

The Savage 110 Ultralite in 7mm Backcountry provides magnum power and the freedom to roam.


6. Systemize Your Employee Training

Creating a systemized training program will ensure consistent, quality results from your employees.


5. Burris Hits the Mark with v3 Thermal Optics

The new generation of Burris thermal optics are highly intuitive and incredibly effective.


4. Kimber's New 1911 Is Ready to Compete

The Kimber 2K11 double stack 1911 delivers impressive accuracy in an attractive package.


3. 5 New Lever-Action Rifles with Real Appeal

Customers will come looking for these five new modern lever-action rifles.


2. 5 Foldable PCC Rifles You Need to Know

The growing popularity of folding pistol-caliber carbines opens new sales potential.


1. 8 Hammer-Fired Guns for Concealed Carry

The concealed carry market isn’t all about striker-fired guns anymore.




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