By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2025
The 2025 SHOT Show has ended, and Gunpowder Magazine is here with some highlights. The SHOT Show is an acronym for Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). This yearly show brings in manufacturers from across the globe to show off their wares. This year, over 2,850 exhibitors filled the Venetian Expo and the Caesars Forum with a total space of 18 acres. Over 54,000 industry professionals attended and viewed over 14 miles of exhibits.
“The 2025 SHOT Show was a game-changer,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “From the groundbreaking products on display to the strong sense of community throughout the show floor, this year’s event set a new standard. It’s not just a trade show — it’s a celebration of the innovation, passion, and resilience that define our industry. We’re incredibly proud of what we accomplished together this year and are already looking forward to next year.”
Here are just a few of the new products displayed at SHOT 2025:
The Dillon Aero M134 Minigun Suppressor
Dillon Aero affiliate Dillon Rifle Company debuted its suppressor for its M134D Minigun. Dillon Rifle collaborated with Centre Support Services (CSS) to develop a suppressor for the M134D Minigun using a 3D-printed design based on their Purposely Induced Porosity technology. The new Hush Kit turns the world’s loudest small caliber weapon hearing-safe. Minigun sold separately for $175,000.
Photo credit: Dillon
The Harrington & Richardson Retro AR-15
The H&R Retro AR-15 line replicates the original M16A1-style rifle complete with the gray finish and 1:12 rifling.
Photo credit: Palmetto State Armory
The Keltec PR57
The KelTec® PR57 is a compact, lightweight, concealed-carry pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. It features a rotary barrel, and a top-loading design using 20-round stripper clips.
Photo credit: Keltec
The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C
The Echelon 4.0C keeps all the features of the full-size model, with a shorter 4-inch barrel and compact frame for Everyday Carry. The Variable Interface System provides direct-mount compatibility with modern red dot sights and is fitted with tritium U-Dot sights for fast target acquisition. The serialized Central Operating Group is housed in a compact frame, offering a 15-round capacity.
Photo credit: Springfield Armory
Walther PPK/SD
The PPK/SD is a modernized version of Walther’s .32 ACP PPK. It has many of the same features as the original PP, like the rotating safety/decocker but its barrel is just 3.2 inches and threaded.
“The PPK/S SD .32 ACP is a celebration of Walther’s legacy of precision engineering and innovation,” said Rob McCanna, President and CEO of Walther Arms, Inc. “By integrating modern features like the threaded barrel into such an iconic design, we’ve created a firearm that bridges the gap between timeless style and contemporary performance. We’re excited to offer our customers a PPK/S that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of modern shooters.”
Type: Fixed Barrel, Blowback
Caliber: .32 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.3 inches
Overall Length: 6.8 inches
Width: .95 inches
Height: 4.3 inches
Weight: 24.3 ounces
MSRP: $1,099
Photo credit: Walther Arms
That’s all for now, folks! Please keep sending your questions, tips, and article ideas. And as always – “Let’s Be Careful Out There.”
Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, www.floridajolt.com, The Counterterrorist Magazine, American Thinker, Soldier of Fortune, Homeland Security Today, Off Grid, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International.
Contact him at [email protected].