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By an overwhelming vote of 310-107, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), allocating funding for much-needed repairs of infrastructure on public lands. The final step for the GAOA is to receive the signature of President Trump, who has indicated his willingness to sign the measure, allocating funding for “our beautiful public lands." For more on the GAOA, check out the summary and full text of the bill at congress.gov.
CVA is rolling out its new XP and XP‑SB Series, bringing updated ergonomics and enhanced adjustability to both its muzzleloader and single‑shot centerfire platforms.
If you're back with us, fresh off of yesterday's SHOT show coverage, welcome back. If you're just checking in with us for the first time, be sure to go back and check out our roundups of the best rifles, optics and bowhunting gear to come out of the show so far this year. Today, however, read on to see the best shotguns of SHOT 2026, compiled by longtime contributor and diehard hunter, Brad Fitzpatrick.