Springfield Armory’s Echelon FC Pistol Featured on Cover of February’s Firearms News

Firearms News is Available Now at Newsstands, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or Local Book Retailer

DENVER (February 12, 2026) - Firearms News, the trusted authority for firearms enthusiasts for over 80 years, has released its February '26 issue featuring a cover story by James Tarr on Springfield Armory's Echelon FC Pistol. Tarr provides an in-depth review of this highly anticipated pistol, offering readers critical insights and performance analysis. Firearms News is the ultimate source for firearms enthusiasts and is available now at newsstands, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers.

Vincent L. DeNiro, Editor-in-Chief of Firearms News, shared his thoughts on this must-read magazine: "We have another great issue packed with a variety of in-depth gun reviews and firearms technical information with our monthly columns, plus our usual no-compromise Second Amendment coverage."

Also, inside the February issue of Firearms News:

• Ruger's LCP Max Super-Compact Pistol by Patrick Sweeney
• The Lancaster Multi-Barrel Pistol: Colonial Man and Beast Stopper by Leroy Thompson
• Century Arms' BFT 556 AK-Type Rifle by Patrick Sweeney
• Carrying Concealed: Safariland's Old and New Outside-the-Waistband Classic Holsters by James Tarr
• Musings From the Ammo Bunker: Ballistic Fatphobia by James Tarr
• Through the Looking Glass: Soviet Night Vision: 1PN58 Optic by David M. Fortier, Executive Editor
• In Hushed Tones: Brügger & Thomet's Titanium 5.56s by Patrick Sweeney
• Reloading: The 38 Special by Patrick Sweeney
• The War Guns: Breda Modello 30 Machine Gun Staff Report
• Special Report: Hypocrisy in Israel Regarding Gun Ownership by Darwin Nercesian
• Product Showcase: New and exciting gun stuff!
• Newsstand: FOP and IACP Show 'Only Ones' Arrogance Opposing Gun Reciprocity for All, Duplicitous Bedfellows: Trump Administration and Anti-Gun Organizations. These stories by David Codrea and Darwin Nercesian.

Celebrate Firearms News' 80^th Anniversary and pick up an issue today at newsstands to stay informed. Don't miss out-subscribe now, save money, and never miss an issue!

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