Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Chris Cheng

// Concealed Carry and Self Defense, Home Defense, Hunting, Guide, Competitive Shooting

5 Great Gifts for Shooters | 2025 Holiday Season

Looking for a gift that won’t miss the target? 

Take it from someone who lives behind the sights. John McClain, competitive shooter and Armscor team member, broke down the best gift ideas for gun owners in the 2025 holiday season. No matter what kind of shooter you have on your shopping list, we have ideas they'll actually use. We’re talking range-ready gear, smart upgrades, and a few underdog picks that deserve a spot on every shooter’s wish list.

// RIA-USA, American Made

The RIA-USA Difference

For years, RIA-USA has represented American-made performance within the Armscor and Rock Island Armory family. Now, the brand is entering a new era — one defined by precision, craftsmanship, and confidence.

This isn’t a launch. It’s a refined identity — a rebrand that sets RIA-USA apart while reinforcing what’s always been true: these firearms are built in America, by American hands, for shooters who demand the best.

// Competitive Shooting

Inside the 2025 IPSC World Shoot | Trust, Training and Targets

When Armscor’s John McClain stepped onto the range in South Africa for the IPSC Handgun World Shoot, he carried more than a firearm—he carried a first.

“A guy came up to me and said that I made history,” John said. “It was the first time that the 5.0E had been used in a world shoot, and I was the one using it”

The IPSC Handgun World Shoot isn’t just another match—it’s the pinnacle of competitive shooting, where the world’s best test their skill, consistency and mental discipline.

This year’s competition brought 1,600 shooters from 76 countries, each earning their way onto the world stage. For John, it was an opportunity to put both his experience and the RIA 5.0E to the ultimate test. Let's see how it started