Malta has just opened its new National Shooting Ranges in Ta’ Kandja, the state of the art trap and skeet range will play host to ISSF Shotgun World Cup. The World Cup runs from the 5th to the 15th June and will put the new range to the test with over a dozen skeet [Read More…]
The Arex Rex Zero 1 has made quite a splash since first getting into consumer’s hands. Touted and often proven as being more durable than comparable Sig pistols through countless endurance and mud trials, it is a definite hit with hammer-fire fanatics. Now to ride [Read More…]
KAC Instagram Announcement June 1, 2018, Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) posted on their Instagram that their new SR-25 upper was finally available and in the wild! The Knight’s Armament SR-25 Compact Carbine (CC) M-LOK URX 4 Upper Receiver with a [Read More…]
By the time this article posts, Miles and I will have just finished attending Sentinel Concepts’ Practical Urban Carbine (PUC) with Steve Fisher in Alliance, Ohio. We chose this class due to a realization that many students had issues with practical accuracy with [Read More…]
On June 1, the DEA issued a Brand Name Only solicitation for one hundred (100) Glock 26s. The DEA must have confidence in the new Gen 5 models, because that’s specifically what they are asking for. (Want more info on the Gen 5 Glock 26? See this Video and [Read More…]
Back in November 2017, we reported that New York Police Department was set to retire its remaining revolvers. The news of the retirement of the last .38 revolvers came in a departmental memo that informed officers that they would have to switch to a semi-automatic [Read More…]
Brazil was recently (late-May 2018) involved in a nationwide truckers strike, the economic and political implications of which are, obviously, outside the scope of TFB. But occasional and unavoidable conflicts from blocked roads tensions did emerge, which in turn had to [Read More…]
Patriot Ordnance Factory USA (POF USA) has always implemented unique styling and tremendous quality into their Renegade+ series of modern sporting rifles. To build on that success, they now are deploying the newest craze-worthy cartridge, the .224 Valkyrie, to the [Read More…]
Would you like that MP5K look without all that HK pretentiousness*? Do you like your fingers enough to save them terminal bullet impact syndrome? Look no further! A3 Tactical has just release a vertical fore grip (VFG) with an integrated hand stop that look both [Read More…]
Available to those transiting through or vacationing in Dubai is the tucked away gem of the Dubai Museum and Al Faidi Fort. The museum tells the story of the pre-historic surroundings and the small hamlet that would eventually become the sprawling metropolis that is the [Read More…]
Jim Fuller of Rifle Dynamics recently shared this photograph of a cut down 91/30 Mosin Nagant that was recently taken to his shop by an officer of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who needed some help identifying it. Apparently, the weapon was confiscated [Read More…]
Following the ground‐breaking introduction of the 12‐gauge 590 Shockwave in 2017, Mossberg has continued to expand the line-up with a 20‐gauge offering, and additional 12‐gauge models including the 590 JIC® (Just In Case) Shockwave. This announcement comes just [Read More…]
FBI agents have a reputation for being a little…stiff. Well, not Special Agent Swagdaddy McSpaghettilegs as seen in this video, who had a negligent discharge after some zesty dance moves dislodged his piece. (NOTE: right now, everything herein is “alleged” at the time of writing: [Read More…]
Good day fellow suppressor lovers. Thanks for joining us back here at Silencer Saturday, where internal volume is more important than external volume. In a moment we’ll talk about the mythical “One Can To Rule Them All” request that we often see from those looking [Read More…]
TNVC Night Fighter Armed Professional is a course put on by Tactical Night Vision Company in order to provide vetted civilians and professionals with the tools to fight under varied lighting conditions. Students are expected to already have an understanding of low light [Read More…]
Ops Core Ops Core has long been known for their bump and ballistic helmets and was gracious enough to send me an XP Ballistic Fast Helmet for review. Also included was the new eye protection offering called the step-in visor. Ballistic Vs. Bump Helmets For many a [Read More…]
Mike takes a look at the main differences between the .303 Lee-Enfield SMLE of WW1 fame and the later No.4 rifles. What makes the No.4 better and cheaper than its predecessor? ««« GUNS IN THIS VIDEO »»» Lee-Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk.3 Mk.III .303 Lee-Enfield No.4 .303 Lee-Enfield No.7 .22 ««« [Read More…]
Recently at TFB we reviewed the Tyrant Designs Smith & Wesson Shield +2 Magazine Extension that is suitable for both .40 S&W and 9mm. If you are looking to invest money in magazine extensions an equally valuable addition can be a crisp and clean performing [Read More…]
A potentially fatal flaw with some of the US Army’s M4A1’s has recently emerged. Unofficial footage, filmed by troops, surfaced showing a serious malfunction where an M4A1 carbine unintentionally discharged as its selector was shifted from semi to full auto. [Read More…]
Mike takes a look at the wierd and wonderful model 1895 Nagant revolver. This overly-complicated Russian, later Soviet, gas seal revolver was made in its millions in caliber 7.62x38R, and served from 1895 until fairly recently. What’s the deal with this piece? ««« GUNS IN THIS VIDEO »»» [Read More…]
Lights Out Origin The Lights Out Mother****er (LOMF) patch was designed by Charles “Chip” Lasky in 2010. His intent was to create a patch professionals would actually want to wear. Often patches are simply a brand’s logo and professionals do not want to simply be [Read More…]
International Firearm Corporation, exclusive importer of an elite selection of European firearms is proud to introduce the BUL 1911 Government Model from BUL LTD of Israel to American shooters for the first time. International Firearm Corporation is the exclusive US [Read More…]
When I was a highschooler (early 2000’s), I drove a 1989 long bed extended cab ¾ ton Chevy pickup. It was brown and had a squeaky contractor rack on it. My family purchased it new and we had it ever since. It had terrible fuel economy and was a beast to park, but I [Read More…]
Hands Free Systems Night vision is an incredible tool, but to utilize it to its full potential it often must be able to be used in a handsfree manner. Everyone sees the “tacticool” helmet systems worn with NODs by all the tier 1 units. These are effective, [Read More…]
Holosun Technologies has released their Elite series. I had a chance to look at the 403c of the series. They have five variants. The entire Elite line is made with a titanium housing, and one can expect it to be light, durable, and long-lasting. BATTERY [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James gives you a quick rundown and comparison of three popular 7.62×39 piston operated rifles: The Zastava “Yugo” M70 (i.e. the “AK-47”), the IWI Galil ACE, and the Ruger Mini-30. After a brief overview of these guns, James puts these rifles in [Read More…]
Due to ever-increasing import restrictions, the supply of quality, foreign made AK patterned rifles and pistols has been reduced to a trickle. Luckily, our friends at Atlantic Arms have been working with Arms Of America to import Polish made 7.62×39 pistols with [Read More…]
Night vision goggles are a great tool but are not always practical. Sometimes we simply have to utilize our natural night vision. In order to get the most out of our natural night vision we should understand how our eyes see at night. Anatomy and Functions Our eyes see [Read More…]
What is night vision? When we think of night vision we normally visualize images from the iconic green phosphorous image intensifier seen in countless movies and video games. However, we often do not realize that thermal is also an important component of night vision [Read More…]
SIG SAUER, Inc. is now manufacturing premium pistol and rifle ammunition components for precision handloaders at its state-of-the-art ammunition facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Elite Performance Ammunition shell cases are engineered to exacting tolerances and [Read More…]
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