If you’ve purchased weaponlights, lasers, body armor, night vision or other “specialty equipment” related to the firearms industry, the term ITAR Restricted may have made an appearance on your documentation or on product websites. The International Traffic In [Read More…]
The Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 To 2004 made me a thumbhole stock nut. Why? Thank California, which initially allowed thumbhole stocks as a compliant part. Now, it is just a finger shelf away from a bumpfire stock, and it can reinforce weak plastic lowers – [Read More…]
Labradar produces the most prominent commercially available radar-based chronograph for firearms use. Prior to the Labradar, and the magnetospeed which is a good chronograph in its own right, the most accurate way of getting muzzle velocities was to take multiple [Read More…]
With Independence Day in America fast approaching, I’m supposed to be making grandiose proclamations about liberty, individual freedoms and the pursuit of happiness – all of which I wholeheartedly believe in, mind you. However, for those lucky enough to enjoy a [Read More…]
So, you are planning on having some fun with binary explosives for this Fourth of July? Before you start playing mad scientist/bomb maker, take a seat, we have to talk. Listen, blowing sh*t up is fun. And let’s face it, most of us grew up spending our summers finding [Read More…]
One of my other jobs requires me to carry a secondary firearm, and I have historically worn it in an ankle holster. I have had an ankle holster for somewhere just shy of a thousand years that I have carried everything from a Kel-Tec PF9 to an XDS to my current BUG, a [Read More…]
Somehow we totally missed this little bit of news… I have been not only running TACOs on my duty gear for a couple of years (and my competition belt for longer than that), but I have had previous experience with Comp-Tac Holsters (specifically the Minotaur MTAC). [Read More…]
A few weeks back I asked the gang from the TFB Gear chat room (chat link is here: https://discord.gg/bcVD9zw) to recommend a few minimalist chest rigs. I wanted a small, light rig for 3-4 AR or AK mags, and the Discord boys made a number of suitable recommendations. I [Read More…]
If you follow the firearms industry news then there is probably no need to introduce you the company that is simply called Q. This company is specialized in manufacturing suppressors, suppressor-tuned weapon systems, and suppressor related accessories. Just like many [Read More…]
ZORE has been making waves in the shooting industry with their unique safety locks for firearms. Back in April of this year, we at TFB actually had the opportunity to review one for ourselves. Zore touts themselves as the the world’s fastest locked-to-loaded gun lock [Read More…]
As if you needed another reason to invest in a Volquartsen Scorpion pistol. The team of rimfire experts based in Carroll, IA has announced the availability of three versions of Kydex holsters for their competition-ready pistols. Built by LAG Tactical and designed in [Read More…]
MePaBlu, a German firearms accessory manufacturer introduced their line of hearing protection made specifically for women. Taking into account the ergonomic differences between male and female shooters, MePaBlu took the time to evaluate all of the gender-specific [Read More…]
At the second SCAR Owner’s Group Shoot down in North Carolina, Jarod of Parker Mountain Machine was there showing off many of his products. In the SCAR Owner’s Group he is well known for his barrel re-threading services as well as his SCAR upgrade [Read More…]
A coordinated attack against the Afghan Ministry of Interior headquarters in Northern Kabul on May has shown a fair degree of sophistication when it comes to the small arms and tactics of the insurgents involved. Reportedly the planning was carried out by the Haqanni [Read More…]
A recent post on the DOD’s media release branch has shown elements of the 180th Cavalry Regiment (National Guard, based out of Oklahoma) on a security mission around the Afghan capital of Kabul. Unique to the quick-eyed observer would be the extensive use of [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…]
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…]
Not long ago, MEAN LLC, introduced a California Compliant Magazine Loader for the AR-15; The 10-round bullet loading device allows California gunners to reload a fixed magazine without the need to break down the firearm. The Firearm Blog featured it last year and you [Read More…]
This article is about the Ulti-clip, which TFB’s own Ray covered at SHOT 2017. No Social Media, No Marketing Budget, No Problem: Every town has a place that doesn’t look like much from the curb, but locals will tell you that it’s worth checking out. It’s [Read More…]
Regular TFB readers know me as the “Flying with Firearms” (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) subject matter expert, and it comes as no surprise to most folk here that I have logged hundreds of thousands of air-travel miles with my luggage. While this is typically an [Read More…]
Spinning off the company’s M40A1 HTG stock originally developed for the Marine Sniper Rifle, McMillan® Fiberglass Stocks introduces the Tactical Hunter stock, a modified version of the M40A1 HTG that blends tactical DNA with a profile designed for long-range [Read More…]
I think we are observing a growing trend here. Only within the last couple of weeks, we saw at least two new pistol standoff devices hitting the market (click here and here to read about them). Today we are looking at another such device made by DTF Industries and [Read More…]
Magpul – A company that seems set to make anyone that enters a gun store to walk out with at least one of their products. At only $19.95 the new Magpul RLS (Rifleman Loop Sling) is affordable, and if you don’t already own a sling (or two) you might walk out [Read More…]
One of the hardest things to do is color match a rifle build. One such color is Magpul’s discontinued Foliage Green. Sure you can seek the help of a competent Cerakoter or similar weapons refinishing professional. But one of the joys of firearm ownership is making [Read More…]
Just the other day, Magpul announced that they are releasing their own bipod. The Magpul Bipod is the perfect addition to their Pro 700 chassis but it is also a great addition to any rifle. Their bipod has features you see in more expensive bipods. Magpul Bipod The [Read More…]
Liberty Safes celebrated their 30th Anniversary this year and honored their customer family of more than 2.1 Million people at NRA 2018. At Liberty, their motto is “Always Protected”. They showcased several safes, but were most excited about their new [Read More…]
New to NRA 2018 comes the team at Def Con Safes. The semi-customizable and modular designs make affordable gun safes for any sized arsenal. Pictured above is the Def Con 1. Key Features Outside the Safe: The recessed lockblocks and shipwheels on the front of the safe [Read More…]
Paladin Custom is an Australian Veteran based company. They make packs for the military and adventurers. Just a few days ago, Paladin Custom launched in the US and they are releasing their flagship Apex Modular Rig (AMR). It is a chest rig and belt system for carrying [Read More…]
Howdy folks. What I would like to do with this article is to give you hope. Hope that your shot of a lifetime will not be missed due to an inability to stabilize your firearm. Here at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting I have found that source of hope (the Armageddon [Read More…]
Crimson Trace is continually adding in new models of pistols that are covered by their Laserguard series of red or green lasers. They now have expanded that portfolio to include multiple different yet closely related concealed carry pistols by Ruger. This newest [Read More…]
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