RPGs. Who hasn’t considered getting their hands on one just once – once! – and unloading on something, be it a building, vehicle, or some other inanimate object. The appeal is certainly there, and although it cannot be considered forgotten, the RPG-7 [Read More…]
.22LR is a popular round for many reasons from its soft report to its minimal recoil – and, of course, it’s just plain fun. It was designed in 1887 by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, and if you really want to trace its roots all the way back they [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a new fixed blade knife to round out your kit, Hogue has you covered. New from Hogue International is the EX-F02, a knife with a fixed blade crafted of A2 tool steel. According to the company the knife was designed for durability and [Read More…]
Meprolight, the company responsible for providing a large percentage of night sights and optics to the Israeli Defensive Forces, has a new optic coming out. It’s called the TRU-DOT RDS, and it was designed with the needs of hunters in mind. Of course, just because [Read More…]
It may not be a new gun or holster announcement, but since we’re getting into the thick of some of the most popular hunting seasons of the year, it’s definitely applicable. Hunting is definitely one of my favorite pastimes, and that means a need not only for [Read More…]
If you’ve ever hunted at night, or want to, you understand the need for good quality night vision. New from Firefield are three different pieces of night vision, each with a different feature to recommend. After all, you can never have too many toys, and when they [Read More…]
An increasing number of companies are offering greater hunting choices, and Stag Arms is coming out with theirs just in time for some of the biggest seasons of the year. Stag Arms already has some nice guns for hunters and sport shooters alike, and now they’re [Read More…]
Deep South Precision, Inc., a company that makes it its business to specialize in the customization of its rifles, will be producing MSRs in Mossy Oak. The camo finish use is the result of an agreement Deep South struck with Hass Outdoors, Inc., the company that owns [Read More…]
The SIG MPX-SD has been making the media rounds not only because it’s a cool gun but because it’s internally suppressed. Thanks to companies like SIG and SilencerCo, the push to make suppressors more readily available is greater than ever. The technology is [Read More…]
The Bren Ten can trace the roots of its design back to 1979. It was created by Michael Dixon and Thomas Dornaus of Dornaus and Dixon Enterprises, but there’s more to its story than that. In 1980 they decided to get advice from none other than Col. Jeff Cooper, [Read More…]
There’s not much more fun than shooting things that explode, and to prove that point YouTuber Taofledermaus decided to make his own reactive targets. According to Taofledermaus, he was put in touch with the Big Blast inventor, and things pretty much snowballed [Read More…]
Gunbroker.com has released their best-sellers list, outlining the top 5 best-sellers for various categories of guns. Categories include both new and used and range from semi-auto pistols to revolvers to O/U shotguns and bolt-action rifles. There are a few surprises in [Read More…]
The 1911 is a classic, one that seems to be increasing in popularity lately. In response to that rise in interest there have been some new guns and accessories, and in that vein Recover Tactical is coming out with a new 1911 holster. They’re calling it the HC11 [Read More…]
Ian over at Forgotten Weapons put up a new video covering a unique O/U shotgun. He isn’t sure what it is specifically beyond knowing that it was made in Paris by Lefaucheux. Lefaucheux was Casimir Lefaucheux, a French gunsmith who spent his relatively short life [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a way to lengthen your hunting seasons or just interested in expanding your firearms repertoire, muzzleloaders are a good way to go. Lately they’ve been gaining ground, seeing more use overall, with new models and ammo being produced as [Read More…]
Whether you’re a diehard hunter or dedicated to making increasingly greater long-range shots, you need a way to measure that distance. That means having a good rangefinder, preferably one that’s accurate and has straightforward features. New from Halo is a [Read More…]
The Mosin Nagant can trace its roots back to 1891, and it’s a rifle with a group of seriously dedicated fans. One model in particular whose history has been described as “murky” “cloudy” and “shrouded in mystery” by various [Read More…]
In the quest for the ultimate hunting gear you come across all manner of items, but none have promised the kind of comfort this new jacket from Radians does, because it’s heated. Yes, you read that right: heated. Now when you’re sitting in a blind and snow [Read More…]
Earlier this month I posted about the new Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator rounds, and among the questions raised was the fact that there didn’t seem to be many video reviews done thus far. Well, now there’s another one: 22plinkster, of YouTube fame, has [Read More…]
Imagine being shot in the head – right between the eyes, no less – and not only surviving, but carrying on with life as usual for three decades. For Civil War soldier Jacob Miller, a member of the 9th Indiana Infantry, that was his reality. Miller took a [Read More…]
TFB’s own Chris Cheng went on Iraqveteran8888’s YouTube channel to talk about his 3-gun gear preferences. Chris was on season 4 of Top Shot and also made a special appearance on the first and final episodes of the show’s fifth season, which was [Read More…]
AR-15s have been used with rapidly increasing frequency by hunters, but despite the upswing in using them to take down game of all kinds, the majority of AR-15s are made for tactical applications. Head Down Products is looking to change that with their new AR-15 line, [Read More…]
Although there’s something to be said for dedicated trigger time spent honing your marksmanship skills in preparation for the coming zombie apocalypse, there’s also something to be said for experiments done in the name of redneck science. 22plinkster took on [Read More…]
Here at TFB we’d like to take a moment to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. It’s been 14 years since an act of terrorism took the lives of 2,977 Americans, and the memories are still fresh. We all remember where we were on that day. Where [Read More…]
Airgun use is on the rise in the hunting world, and now there’s a new offering from Air Venturi. The company is known for producing airguns, but this particular airgun is something more unique, because it’s not a new rifle, it’s a pneumatic .50 cal [Read More…]
You can always count on YouTuber Taofledermaus for new, interesting, and/or random shotshell creations. This time he took another shot at creating a shotgun round that would leave a visible vapor trail, utilizing the bulb of a transfer pipette to contain the liquid. [Read More…]
Stag Arms will now be offering some of their AR-15s in a wider array of colors. To date they’ve been offered with a black anodized finish, but now they’ll be offered in four new colors for a total of five options: Burnished Bronze, Gun-Metal Grey, Foliage [Read More…]
Savage Arms, which was first started back in 1864 by founder Arthur Savage, has an addition for their new FCP-SR rifles. The Law Enforcement series rifles will come with a 10-round detachable box magazine. The rifles are chambered in .308 Win and feature Savage’s [Read More…]
Destructive Device Industry, better known as DDI, has a new AK-47 out that’s making appearances in various locations online. One of the most popular is Iraqveteran8888’s video, which is shown below. The DDI AK-47 has a US-made milled receiver and a Green [Read More…]
Lehigh Defense is offering a new self-defense round called Xtreme Defense, or XD. The new rounds are being manufactured in 9mm and will soon be followed by .357 SIG, .40 S&W, 10mm, .380 Auto, .45 ACP and .38 SPL. They’re designed to create a larger, more [Read More…]