This video shows a 5.56-caliber Gatling-style gun spotted at SHOT Show 2026. The multi-barrel design rotates during firing, allowing extremely high rates of fire compared to standard rifles.
Modern Gatling-type systems are typically electrically driven and often used for demonstrations, specialized military applications, or collector pieces. The 5.56 platform is especially interesting because it uses a common rifle cartridge while delivering the classic rotating-barrel Gatling effect.
SHOT Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is the largest trade show for firearms, hunting, and shooting sports gear, where manufacturers and builders showcase new technology and unusual prototypes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Would you want to try shooting a 5.56 Gatling gun?
• Is this just a cool novelty, or does it have practical uses?
• Would you rather shoot this or a belt-fed machine gun like an M249?
