• Owner, Neutral Ground Gun Co.
• NRA/Louisiana State Police certified concealed weapons instructor, 2012-present
• Maxim Magazine’s MAXIMum Warrior, 2011
• TFBTV Executive Producer
• Champion, Key West Cinco De Mayo Taco Eating Competition
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Two of the best pistol caliber carbines in the game: The LEGENDARY Heckler & Koch MP5 faces off today against the B&T APC-9. The H&K MP5 has been the gold standard for PCCs or SMGs for nearly 60 years, while the B&T APC-9 is newer, having been invented by the Swiss group Brugger [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks to Brian Marshall, head of the Steyr Academy, about the upcoming Steyr AUG in .300 Blackout. Already in service in Europe, the .300 Blackout Steyr AUG is going to be coming soon to the USA. Watch this video for the full details. NOTES: – There is [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Showtime’s coverage, James Reeves is visiting the MCM Firearms booth because he got distracted by a shiny golden RMR mount for your lever gun. Specifically, MCM Firearms is manufacturing several new mounts that both allow you to mount an RMR to your lever gun and look [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 with Rob Curtis to talk about the Lionheart Vulcan 9, a modernized version of the South Korean military’s pistol, the proven Daewoo K5 or DP51. The neatest part about this pistol is its “double action plus” [Read More…]
James is at TriggrCon 2023 speaking with the guys at Genesis about their 8.6mm PDW, which is ultimately both competition with the Q Boombox, but also a complimentary platform that will make 8.6mm more attractive for potential buyers as more manufacturers start supporting this revolutionary new [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at Watchtower Firearms speaking with them about their new double stack 1911/2011 style pistol. This model is a collaboration with @PewView and is (almost) literally guaranteed to be the smoothest 2011 at the show. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 talking to the guys from SDS Imports about their new range of Tisas 1911s. From budget reproduction USGI 1911s to tricked-out and Wicked-out 9mm 1911s, Tisas is bringing a handful of new models to the USA. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
James Reeves covers the Genesis booth at TriggrCon 2023 to show you one of the hottest guns from the show: the short-barreled Genesis 12. Known primarily for being the fire-breathing mag-fed semi-auto shotgun from John Wick 4, the Genesis 12 has found instant popularity and is, in its own right, a [Read More…]
TFBTV Show Time coverage is BACK: We’re reporting from TriggrCon 2023 on TFBTV Show Time this week. Remember, that’s a separate channel from the TFBTV Main channel, so don’t forget to subscribe as we’ll be dropping 15-20 videos from TriggrCon 2023 on Show Time this week. [Read More…]
The U.K. might be considered the Old World by us Americans, but the U.K. Royal Marines are on the absolute cutting edge with their newest DMR. Specifically, the Royal Marines have adopted an LMT AR-10-type rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor with HUXWRX suppressors and the Leupold [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves compares three of the most popular bullpup rifles on the market today: the Austrian Steyr AUG, the Israeli IWI Tavor X95, and the Croatian HS Produkt VHS-2 (aka the Springfield Hellion). Which of these guns is the best bullpup? Check out this vid for the [Read More…]
Today, Steiner released the new H6Xi series of rifle scopes. These are more geared towards the outdoor/hunting market than the tactical market-oriented T- and P-series optics. Here’s the press release: The New Steiner H6Xi Riflescope Series: Tactical-Grade for [Read More…]
In this cope-filled episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tells you why the H&K G36K is perhaps his favorite – and the most underrated – German rifle. The H&K G36K in this video is a 5.56x45mm NATO rifle that was first introduced in 1995. It is a more compact and lighter-weight version [Read More…]
James Reeves puts the Springfield Echelon pistol to the test at Thunder Ranch. James subjects the Echelon to a 3 day Thunder Ranch advanced pistol course plus a battery of somewhat unrealistic dirt tests. James, Ryan, and the staff and students have pushed about 3,000 rounds through this gun without [Read More…]
My friends at 5.11 are launching a new duffel bag line called the Allhaula – a clever play on Viking heaven. The Allhaula duffel bag collection looks like a similar concept to the wildly successful Patagonia Black Hole line – both lines refer to a durable [Read More…]
Have you ever wondered how awesome your state really is, using actual, quantifiable data? Some people look at the cost of living, education, and crime. Myself personally, I want to know which states have the most guns, per capita. The good news is that someone crunched [Read More…]
James Reeves reviews the Serbian M91 Sniper Rifle. This modernized version of Zastava’s designated marksman rifle (DMR) shares some similarities with the famous SVD Dragunov but is actually a very different gun, even if it uses the same barrel length and caliber as the SVD. Is this gun still [Read More…]
CZ just released the CZ Shadow 2 Compact this morning, and the full details can be found here on CZ’s website. I was lucky enough to see the CZ Shadow 2 Compact when I was in Nuremberg at IWA 2023 this year. Champion shooter Eric Grauffel himself walked me [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with CZ Pro Shooter Eric Grauffel at the CZ booth in IWA. James was lucky enough to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at CZ’s new top-tier carry gun, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is totally different and totally the same at [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is proud to announce the official arrival of the Hi-Point Yeet Cannon 9mm a.k.a. the YC-9. After unveiling the YC-9 to the world at SHOT Show 2019, Hi-Point has taken a painstaking length of time to bring the YC-9 to market. In this video, we go over the [Read More…]
James Reeves asks: Is the Mini-14 obsolete? The Ruger Mini-14 was introduced FIFTY years ago by Ruger. Developed by Bill Ruger and Jim Sullivan, two of the engineering greats, the Ruger Mini-14 was a so-so rifle when it was invented, and most people believe that it lagged behind as the AR-15 caught [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Twista to talk about what a high-profile rapper carries every day in Chicago. Twista’s not your typical hip-hop artist, though: He’s a licensed concealed handgun instructor and competition shooter in addition to being one of the best to ever [Read More…]
This past Monday, two Arizona teens were sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle AK-47-style rifles into Mexico. While the drive and motivation displayed by these young, 19-year-old entrepreneurs – Manuel De Jesus Guzman of Rio Rico and Joshua [Read More…]
I, James Reeves, was skeptical about the Springfield M1A Tanker. I brought this nostalgia piece, this relic of the past that wouldn’t be able to compete with modern rifles, to Thunder Ranch for review. Of course, Clint Smith, a man who grew up on the M1A, couldn’t help but give his [Read More…]
In this video, James Reeves reviews the FN Reflex and compares it to the SIG P365, which is perhaps the most popular micro-compact pistol on the market. James discusses the features of this new micro-compact pistol from FN America. It is a slim, one-inch pistol that is easy to conceal and carry. The [Read More…]
Not many people associate Q with the AR-15, but the Sugar Weasel might be the most significant “new” AR-15 to come around in years. While the Sugar Weasel started life as a more economical Honey Badger, it’s arguably going to be a more versatile and popular rifle than the Honey [Read More…]
What a title for an article. In this edition of “Just Florida Things,” a woman was relaxing on the beach in Panama City, Florida when she was suddenly shot in the knee by a man who was cleaning sand out of his gun on a balcony above. The man, Damien [Read More…]
This video is a continuation of a series we started at Thunder Ranch three years ago to answer the question: What is the ultimate urban rifle? We mean a rifle that is perfect for home defense, self-defense, or even competition. You need something reliable, lightweight, compact, and accurate that [Read More…]
The SIG P320 and SIG P226 are two of the most popular pistols on the market and for good reason. Both pistols are well-made, reliable, and accurate. However, there are some key differences between the two pistols that may make one a better choice for you than the other. Further, we compare and [Read More…]
Earlier this summer, James Reeves got to handle and film an unusual and highly intriguing AK-47 rifle chambered in 7.62x54R from Rifle Dynamics. This rifle is not your typical AK-47: It was made from a PSL. As you may know, the PSL rifle is a Romanian military designated marksman rifle that fires [Read More…]
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