These were all thoughts running through my head the first time I tried to conceal carry, and I wasn’t even carrying a firearm yet! It was just the holster. I was testing my wardrobe and getting used to the feeling of something on my body… and it was still uncomfortable.

A few days off in Sicily are never just a few days off, not if you're the type of person who writes for TFB. The island is absolutely saturated with World War II history, but apart from a pillbox here and there, you won’t notice it unless you go looking for it. But sooner or later, any visit to southeastern Sicily will bring you within reach of Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943, located in Modica in the province of Ragusa. I made the time, and it was worth it. Here’s my article focused on the firearms carried by the soldiers, as well as a visit to the Machine Gun Room.

Micro pistols continue to evolve, and one of the more unconventional approaches is the integration of simplified optics, like the one seen in this Photo Of The Day. The Ruger LCP MAX shown here is equipped with the Ruger ReadyDot, a battery-free aiming solution designed around minimalism and reliability.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I went over whether or not you should carry the exact setup no matter the situation. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a deeper look at why there has been an increase in compensated handguns for the concealed market. In the last few years, there has been an absolute explosion in the number of model variants with either exterior or built-in compensators. Are they worth it, though? Let's take a closer look at carrying with compensators.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 176 into law on April 29, 2026, giving shooting ranges across the state new protections against local government overreach. The bill, authored by Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville), had already been enacted as Public Law 117 during the regular legislative session earlier this year.

Q had a simple design philosophy with its new Tall Boy silencer: if maximum suppression is the goal, don't stop halfway. The Tall Boy is a .30 caliber suppressor built around subsonic .300 Blackout performance. Q says the extended internal architecture is engineered to slow, cool, and manage gas as efficiently as possible, with an added internal volume and refined baffle geometry working together to maximize dwell time and reduce exit pressure. The result, according to the company, is a suppressor capable of delivering what they describe as a movie-quiet shooting experience. Are we finally getting Hollywood-quiet?

If you've got a standard-frame or Slimline Glock without an optic cut and you've been wanting to run an Aimpoint Acro, JagerWerks just added a service that's worth knowing about. The Michigan-based slide shop has launched the Aimpoint COA cut, a direct-milling service that opens up the Acro P-1, P-2, and other Acro-footprint optics on Glocks that weren't set up for it from the factory.

On this episode of TFB Behind the Gun, we sit down with Caleb Giddings to talk about competition shooting, training, and the realities of getting better behind the gun, and of course, his time so far at Taurus USA. Caleb brings a lot of firsthand experience to the table, and the conversation, much like the ones we’ve had with him on TFBTV Show Time since he’s been with Taurus USA. If you follow Caleb’s work, you already know he has strong opinions and plenty of experience to back them up, from his time as a competition shooter to his stint on the TV Show Top Shot. So please give a warm welcome to Caleb Giddings!

The market for weapons optics is flooded with all variations of optics, ranging from selections focused on quality to some on quantity. Swamp Fox has taken a more unique approach to designing their own optics, but priced them in a space that both professionals and private citizens can both afford. Swampfox’s approach to quality is of the highest standards, with a no-nonsense warranty backing up their products; they believe in standing behind what they sell. Whether you are running the ridges of North Iraq or the Texas Hill Country, Swampfox Optics is ready to support your needs with a dependable quality optic designed to meet the highest standards.

Today’s Photo of the Day features the Kalashnikov Concern SVCh, a modern 7.62×54R sniper rifle developed as a successor to earlier Russian designated marksman platforms. Built around a short-stroke gas system with a three-position adjustable gas block, the SVCh is intended to deliver consistent accuracy and reliable function across a wide range of conditions.

Colt's snake guns have had no shortage of spotlight since their reintroduction, but Davidson's keeps finding new angles. This week, the distributor dropped two new exclusives built around a first for both the Python and the Anaconda lines: a round-butt grip frame paired with a 2.5-inch barrel. What do you think about the looks?

Legislators in Dover introduced Senate Bill 300 at the end of April, a 26-page measure that would establish a new state-level licensing system for firearm dealers and create what opponents describe as a de facto firearm registry.

As TFB readers may be aware, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta of Italy holds the title of world’s oldest firearm manufacturer, dating its roots as early as the year 1526. The current year is therefore the 500th anniversary of the birth of the company, a milestone that Beretta is celebrating in style. Besides the rather expected limited edition shotguns, the Italian company is debuting an intriguing Modern Sporting Rifle.

A police operation in the state of New York in early May resulted in the seizure of 89 firearms that law enforcement says were headed to the Canadian border, to be smuggled in, including 17 stolen guns. And once more, law-abiding Canadian shooters are proven right when they say they’re not the problem.

Back at SHOT Show, the Winchester Ammunition booth had some new products they were showing off, including new long-range ammo and a new line of cartridges specifically aimed at feeding lever-action rifles. Now, the Winchester Lever Range is on its way to dealers, and you can arm yourself with this updated lineup.

Perhaps one of the most interesting adaptations of a magazine-fed light machine gun or automatic rifle to belt feed was the Degtyarev RP-46 (Company Machine Gun), adopted in 1946, which was one of the Soviet Union’s most practical postwar attempts to improve an already proven weapon. Rather than creating an entirely new weapon, Soviet engineers took the DPM (Degtyarev Infantry, Modernized) light machine gun and adapted it to meet the changing demands of modern infantry combat, increasing its firepower. The most important change was the shift from a pan magazine to a belt feed, along with the addition of a heavier barrel to accommodate the increased firepower. These improvements gave the RP-46 greater sustained fire capability and made it more effective in longer engagements where the older DP-27/DPM system showed its limits.

Lightweight rimfire rifles are nothing new, but some push the concept further than others. The Derya TM22 Feather is built around weight reduction as a primary goal, using polymer across the receiver, handguard, stock, and magazines to keep the overall package as light as possible.