Designed to compete in the 2009 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) competition, the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design or MRAD was born. While it wouldn’t be chosen for the PSR of 2009, it would be selected as the Department of Defense (DoD) newest Advanced Sniper [Read More…]
In this Photo Of The Day, we take another look at Camp Bifrost in Bamako, Mali: A cold name for a hot place. We’re looking at the Norwegian Force Protection during one of their exercises. Above you’re looking at a Heckler & Koch HK416N (for Norway one [Read More…]
Deciding to conceal carry in formal attire can mean a lot of different things to people depending on what the occasion is. Carrying in formal attire can either be like any other concealed carry day or a special occasion. Sometimes it can be a way to express yourself [Read More…]
Blazer 525 Round Bulk Pack 22lr Ammunition Blazer ammunition is known for its affordable and reliable factory ammunition in centerfire calibers. The company has just announced its latest addition to its bulk ammunition line – the Blazer 525 Round Bulk Pack. When [Read More…]
Until I started writing this article I had never really thought about the fact that I actually own no less than three rifles from Ruger. All bought at MSRP, or above, in fact. Two Ruger semi-autos, one in 223 Rem and one in 9×19 mm. And one bolt-action in 308 Win [Read More…]
The Dallas SWAT team is in for a nice upgrade of their weapon systems. By the looks of the components it’s not cheap, but it’s probably difficult to find better gear for the mission. A little bit over two year ago, around the time the Dallas SWAT started [Read More…]
A look into criminally manufactured firearms seized in recent months continuing from Part 2 of last month’s round-up. First up is what appears to be a shortened homemade copy of the Madsen M50 submachine gun pictured alongside an M16 and AK which was surrendered [Read More…]
The photo above and the description below (from B&T) brings up an interesting subject. Shooting at (reactive) targets at long distance. In a recent PRS competition I got the opportunity to shoot a Glock 17 and a CZ Shadow at some steel targets from about 100 – [Read More…]
American Outdoor Brands Corporation have announced a plan to spin off Smith & Wesson from their non-firearm brands. In a press release timed with the release of the company’s financial report for the first quarter of 2020, American Outdoors announced that [Read More…]
Have you been reloading, and want to up your game? Is it time to refine your reloading skill and get more accuracy? TFB has got your back. We teamed up with Lyman to bring you a series on precision reloading. If you have never reloaded before, stop and check out the [Read More…]
POTD, short for Photo Of The Day, is TFB’s recurring articles where we try to find the best pictures out there. Today we take a look at some suppressed firearms, on the frozen ground. As you can see neither the black B&T APC9 Suomi nor the IWI Tavor in O.D. Green [Read More…]
In this edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll be reviewing the Smith & Wesson 625 JM in .45 ACP. Some may question why, in the year 2019, would someone want to shoot .45 ACP through a “six-gun” when you could shoot 7 to 13 of them through a [Read More…]
When talking about weapon lights, probably the most asked question about lights would be the best rifle light for a defensive AR carbine. There’s no shortage of quality options of WML (weapon mounted lights) on the market but they all have pros and cons whether [Read More…]
Bushnell announces some good news for the men and women who are or have served the U.S. Military. There is now a Military and Veteran Purchase Program available online on Bushnell.com with special pricing. The program is only available online and directly. Unfortunately [Read More…]
Oh boy! The fun they must have at Franklin Armory as they read Californian (and other states’) firearms legislation and invent new ideas and products. Recently they launched the “Title 1“, which technically was not a rifle, not a pistol and not a [Read More…]
Media reports have lead us to believe that the world-renowned German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch may be up for sale. This is not actually the case. In a german news article posted on November 8th, it was announced that Heckler and Koch are set to be [Read More…]
I have a dream! A dream to compete in IPSC Practical Shooting in The Olympics before I die (better hurry!) This dream came one step closer, as The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) was officially granted observer status by the GAISF Council when it [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the Serbian made Zastava EZ-9 Compact to see if it can really serve as a budget alternative to a SIG P229. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! [Read More…]
Today we’re going to examine two iconic firearms from two wildly different worlds. The FP-45 Liberator, the American made single shot insurgency pistol, was a symbol resistance to an occupying force. The Hi-Point Yeet Cannon, a modern-day semi-automatic handgun [Read More…]
Today we take a look at a SIG Sport 552 in a picture taken by Schrombo. I am surprised that the German Firearms legislation forces the flashlight to be a dummy. I have never tried the 552 Sport but shot a bit with the 552 Commando. Which trigger we like is individual, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 33rd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
For most gun owners, shooting never gets old, but sometimes, changing up what you shoot at can spice things up a bit. Reddit user SP_OON, decided to make his own reactive targets from inexpensive and readily available materials. He purchased some automotive tire [Read More…]
20 years ago, in November of 1999, now renowned firearms expert, researcher and author Maxim Popenker started a gun website called Modern Firearms (www.modernfirearms.net formerly hosted under www.world.guns.ru domain) which I bet you’ve come across if you have ever [Read More…]
It seems like a no brainer – devices that protect shooters and bystanders ear’s should be considered health safety devices. And now you have some official proof to reference the next time a skeptic looks at you sideways. Two weeks ago, the National Hearing [Read More…]
Magpul is proud to introduce its latest advances in firearms furniture technology. The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD. This bipod is able to mount on an Uncle Mike’s style sling swivel stud that is on almost every sporting rifle available on the market today. [Read More…]
Teased a couple of months ago, Samson Manufacturing PC Scout Rail for Ruger PC Carbine is now available for purchase. This 15″ barrel mounted aluminum Picatinny rail section will allow attaching sights in front of the action like it is in the scout rifles. The [Read More…]
Savior Equipment is looking to make your everyday range bag just a little more affordable with their new Urban Warfare Bags and Ultimate Guitar Case. Whether it’s a bug out bag or just something to haul your rifles to the range, they’ve got you covered. Savior [Read More…]
Back in July, SilencerCo invited some media including The Firearm Blog to check out their factory and unveil a new suppressor. We were under embargo until today. SilencerCo is coming out with a new all-in-one suppressor called the Omega 36M. It is based on their Omega [Read More…]
Today we take a look at some Norwegian soldiers from the Finnmark Land Command training with soldiers from the Home Guard. The Norwegian Army, including the Home Guard, has a very fancy taste in firearms. All that oil money needs to go somewhere… In the story [Read More…]
Check out this review of the SIG Sierra 3 BDX Optic. Scope, rangefinder, and app all work together to provide you with a fast and efficient firing solution. Making ethical and fun hits on game and targets a lot easier! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and [Read More…]