February 03, 2024
By Brad Fitzpatrick
The annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas serves as a springboard for new firearm models as well as a sort of divining rod that indicates the direction in which the industry is moving. In recent years AR rifles, precision bolt guns, and optics-ready pistols have been all the rage, but in 2024 a surprising subcategory of guns seems poised to make a major comeback: lever-action rifles.
There were almost a dozen new lever-action rifles on display at this year’s show. Henry released their new Lever Action Supreme Rifle (LASR), the company’s bid to develop a lever gun that’s capable of bolt-action accuracy....