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Good evening quiet lovers and welcome back to the late edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Stinger rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the pros and cons of modular silencers – they [Read More…]
Following up on Adam’s initial announcement a few months ago, the Vortex Optics AMG UH-1 Gen-II Holographic Sight is now officially available. How does it stack up to the original? Our own Nick C. has been deep into a review of the newest release for a few weeks now [Read More…]
In a move that should hopefully boost the suppressor industry, the American Suppressor Association has just announced that the State Department has rescinded a nearly 20-year-old memo that prevented the commercial exportation of suppressors outside of the United States. [Read More…]
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for the latest installment of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast featuring our friends Jordan Wilson and Mike O’Dell from CMMG. Growing from an internet parts seller to a firearms industry powerhouse in just a few years, CMMG is [Read More…]
Hey silent superfans and welcome back to the 133rd edition of Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Nitro N20 modular rifle suppressor set to be at dealers in a few months. Last week we got an introductory look at the Pen15 [Read More…]
As much as I would like to relocate all social media to the burning dumpster fire part of the internet and close the door, for businesses it can be their main channel of communication with potential customers. Unwelcome guests that we are, our gun-loving thoughts, ideas [Read More…]
Although I don’t have a Federal Firearms License (FFL), I thoroughly appreciate the industry information and analysis from the professionals at Orchid Advisors. Already providing a suite of solutions to help FFL’s take care of business, Orchid Advisors and our [Read More…]
Good afternoon dear readers and Happy Independence Day for all our fellow Americans. Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer’s of the eagerly anticipated YHM R9 suppressor. Last [Read More…]
Welcome back to another episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast where we take a behind-the-scenes look at the firearms industry. Today we talk with Jeremy Gresham, Director of Sales and Marketing at Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). Jeremy and IWI have been our friends [Read More…]
It appears that what many of us were predicting finally happened yesterday: GLOCK Gen4 guns are no longer being produced in favor of the Gen5 GLOCK pistols. Residents of California and other more restrictive states have nothing to fear: the Gen3 GLOCKs will continue to [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 suppressor. Last week we finished up the last of the integrally suppressed firearms from Innovative [Read More…]
Welcome back to the latest episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. This week we sit down with Jack Carr, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Terminal List, True Believer and Savage Son, all of which are published by Simon and Schuster. Jack served in the [Read More…]
Dead Air Armament has just announced the release of the NOMAD-TI – a sub-10 ounce .30 caliber rifle suppressor built on the successes of the prior NOMAD and NOMAD-L releases. Fans of our Silencer Saturday series will remember the NOMAD as being one of my all-time [Read More…]
Happy Saturday everyone and welcome back to TFB’s weekly discussion of silencers and accessories designed to make suppressed weapons perform to their fullest potential. Last week we talked about the current state of the National Firearms Act – a series of laws [Read More…]
Welcome back to the latest episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. This week we sit down with Mike Pappas and Eric Rogers from Dead Air Armament, manufacturers of some of the best silencers on the market. Not only does the Dead Air team know how to make great [Read More…]
Initially geared towards shooters with grip strength limitations, the M&P EZ series of pistols from Smith & Wesson have actually enjoyed broad popularity across the concealed carry community. Today, S&W launched the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ that [Read More…]
Good morning quiet shooters and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Nitro N20 suppressor. Last week we discussed a unique subsonic ammunition solution from Seismic Ammo – [Read More…]
Welcome back to the latest edition of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast that features industry leaders talking about their backgrounds, company history, products and information that can help you become a better shooter. Today we feature Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics. [Read More…]
Good afternoon suppressor fans and welcome back to another Silencer Saturday segment brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo K 5.56mm suppressor. Last week we talked about subsonic 9mm ammunition choices for pistol caliber carbines like the [Read More…]
Good morning readers and thank you for joining us for another episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. Joining us today are Kevin and Chris Graham from Yankee Hill Machine. YHM makes everything from parts to complete rifles to suppressors. As the sponsor of [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’ Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo and Turbo K line of suppressors. Last week we discussed some buying tips for silencer newbies and [Read More…]
Testing and evaluating silencers is no easy task. On the surface, the process seems easy – setup to record video and shoot the host/suppressor combination. Unfortunately, consumer-grade electronics are not capable of accurately recording the peak impulse of a [Read More…]
As we are all sidelined in one way or another, waiting for a resolution to an invisible war with a microscopic enemy, it is all too easy to forget about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for liberty and freedom. From the war for independence, brothers fighting [Read More…]
Welcome back to another episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. Today we welcome Mikey Hartman, CEO of CAA Gear Up, makers of firearm accessories including the MCK chassis for a variety of different pistols. Mr Hartman is a veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of Turbo K and Resonator K line of suppressors. Last week we had the pleasure of going hands-on with the Innovative Arms [Read More…]
Our friends at the National Shooting Sports Foundation have just announced that a new Form 4473 is available for preorder. The Firearms Transaction Record, or Form 4473, is used by Federal Firearm Licensees to record the transfer of firearms between non-licensees [Read More…]
Yesterday the National Rifle Association posted a public service announcement on their social media channels. The iconic scene features what appears to be a father and son duo sharing a moment in the woods either hunting or target shooting. On the image is inscribed a [Read More…]
When it comes to micro red dot sights, the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro is objectively one of the best options in today’s fairly crowded market. With auto-on capability, rugged construction and the optional built-in rear sight, the DeltaPoint Pro fits perfectly on a variety [Read More…]
Tapping into a subject that is close to my heart, FN has just announced the release of the FN 509 Compact Tactical pistol. Suppressor-ready, optics-ready and boasting a host of other features, the FN 509 Compact Tactical is ready for your adult LEGO Build ideas. [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine and Graham Brothers Rifle Works, manufacturers of the MARC chassis and complete bolt action pistols chambered in either 300BLK [Read More…]
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