April Fools' Day Around the Gun Industry: 7 Giggle-Worthy Posts from 2025
April Fools' Day is usually worth a chuckle or two, but 2025 had a better-than-average showing for humor in the firearms industry.
While I could say something whimsical to kick off our funny list this year, I think Magpul summed up my general advice for how to handle April Fools’ Day and, frankly, most other days of the year as far as I’m concerned. So, let’s just dive right in:
1. Magpul Industries Might Have Trust Issues
That’s solid advice, even on days when it’s not standard practice to say ridiculous things.
2. Meanwhile, Norma’s Gone Fishing
You know what, Norma Ammo? I bet it would work, too!
3. Magnum Research Needs a Wrist Brace
From all the fan feedback Magnum Research received, I can all but guarantee these would still sell out in a day.
4. Beretta’s Got a Brand-New Ride
Beretta must be working on a new car for the next “John Wick” movie. My main concern, however, is just how many cup holders that thing has inside.
5. CZ Hasn’t Lost Sight of the Bigger Picture
CZ might actually be onto something with this one. I bet that gun shoots bullets twice as hard, too.
6. Hi-Point Entered the Drone Game
I’m not even sure just how we should catalog Hi-Point’s new release. I dub thee, “Yeet Buzzer 2,000.” It definitely puts Hi-Point ahead of the technology curve in the gun industry either way.
7. And Smith & Wesson Went Steampunk
Smith & Wesson must be trying to reboot “Westworld.” While it’s not technically a lever-action Volcanic, that burnt-bronze look is money.
Bonus: Even NSSF Got in on the Gag
Rumor has it that “Black Sheep 2: Return of the Hunter” is not technically an official sequel. Still, the National Shooting Sports Foundation isn’t wrong. My hunting gear isn’t going anywhere.
Anything that can get a good laugh is welcome in my book these days. If you saw any other posts that caught your attention this April Fools’ Day, feel free to mention them in the comments below.
We’d love to hear what got you guffawing this year. It’s all in good fun, and we could all use a bit more of that. Hopefully, you were able to get a well-earned chuckle or two out of it.