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Though not necessarily destined for use afield, there's no denying that the Mossberg 590 Shockwave was one of the biggest hits on the floor at SHOT Show 2017.

Don't think you need a suppressor? Think again. Suppressors are legal in 42 states and counting, and they're well worth the investment. Don't believe us? Let the guys at Advanced Armament Corp. explain just how suppressors can benefit all firearm owners using their favorite acronym: S.H.A.R.P.

Earlier this year, Bushnell used the 146th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta to announce its new Engage binocular. Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper had the chance to put them to use on a black bear hunt in Manitoba this spring, and asked Bushnell's Jake Edson to provide a little insight on the new product line.

Whether for range use, personal defense or hunting, Federal’s new Shorty shotshells pack a similar punch to their bigger brothers in a small, 1¾-inch shell. Loaded with No. 8 shot, No. 4 buckshot or a rifled slug, there’s a reduced-recoil Shorty for you.

The use of double rifles for hunting in Africa is a long-standing tradition. They are fantastically accurate and reliable, and can add a level of romance to your safari that is unobtainable with any other rig.

The Banish 46 is a modular suppressor designed for use with a wide assortment of rifle and pistol calibers, and testing has shown that it offers best-in-class noise reduction—more than 34 decibels in its long configuration.

Success of the AR platform with the consumer market led to the birth of a cartridge that utilizes a .30-cal. bullet and is designed for use with AR-15-style rifles and pistols, the .300 Blackout. SIG Sauer, for one, has met the growing .30-cal. demand, developing a line of rifles dedicated to .300 Blackout. Meet the SIGM400 Predator.

Maker of one of the most successful multi-tools ever, Leatherman had a pair of new offerings that could be of use to hunters on display at SHOT Show 2016: the Knifeless Rebar and the Skeletool.

As anyone who has dealt with them knows, bears are pretty capable mammals. They're particularly adept at getting into things that are, typically, reserved for human use, likes houses and vehicles. Last month, we shared a video of a big ol' black bear spooking a family by opening the car door while they drove through a National Park. This latest video isn't quite as much of a close encounter, but it's worth viewing all the same.