In September of 2018, Switzerland agreed to a measure to comply with placing restrictions on gun ownership through the European Union’s Schengen Treaty. Switzerland is attached to the treaty even though they’re not an EU member. Gun regulations have been a part of [Read More…]
There were a lot of interesting products introduced at SHOT this year, but there are also a few products that I think are long overdue but still didn’t make an appearance. So here is a list of five products that I wish had been introduced this year. And one product that was introduced but [Read More…]
In a touching act of remembrance, US Concealed Carry announced late this January that they were establishing the Linda Harris Memorial Scholarship. Linda passed away at age 68 on September 1st of last year. Linda Harris The wife of George Harris, co-founder of the SIG [Read More…]
KNS Precision came up with another simple yet ingenious product. This time it is a system of bipod feet adapters that they showcased at SHOT Show 2019. This system is called SNAPFOOT. It represents a set of leg and feet adapters that allow making Harris, Atlas and [Read More…]
Falke and Schmeisser are sister companies and that is the reason why they were exhibiting in the same booth at SHOT Show 2019. This German optics manufacturer brought to the show their new Falke LE Gen 2 reflex sight. Let’s see what features it has. The Falke LE [Read More…]
The shotshells in the photo are early 20th century offerings from Remington. On the right edge of the photo is your standard 12 gauge. On the opposite edge is a monstrous 3 gauge shell. I can only imagine what was running through the mind of the unfortunate soul who [Read More…]
Much of the United States recently experienced some truly insufferable cold temperatures coupled with strong winds and snow. Only something this miserable could catch the coined phrase of polar vortex from our national weather reporters. If you are reading this, you are [Read More…]
Last year, we reported about this 60-round AR-15 magazine displayed by Schmeisser at SHOT Show 2018. Back then, it was still in developments and the company didn’t allow to take the magazine apart and photograph its internal parts. This year, at SHOT Show 2019, [Read More…]
One of the halls at SHOT Show 2019 was available for attending only on Wednesday. This one-day exposition called Pop-Up Preview was hosted on Level 5. Along with the NEXT pavilion on the hallway of Level 3, the Pop-Up Preview hosts some of the most innovative companies. [Read More…]
Streamlight have introduced a new version of their TLR-6 weapon light for SIG Sauer’s P365. The ‘ultra-compact version’ of the TLR-6 attaches to the P365’s rail and trigger guards combining an LED light and red laser module. Here’s [Read More…]
Accuracy International Ltd. (AI) based in Portsmouth, UK, announced an order to upgrade and retrofit the G22 sniper rifles of the German Armed Forces through its German representative POL-TEC. The G22, or Gewehr 22 (Rifle), is an AI AWM-F (AI-Arctic Warfare Magnum) [Read More…]
The US Department of Defense has confirmed the procurement of Barrett Firearms Manufacturing’s MRAD precision rifle chambered in .300 PRC from Hornady. The MRAD is currently offered in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, 7mm Remington [Read More…]
University of Central Florida police arrested a student on Tuesday the 29th for possessing three Drop-In Auto Sears, more commonly known by their acronym of DIAS. Police had received an anonymous tip that the student, Max Bennett Chambers, was in possession of an [Read More…]
Earlier this year I took it upon myself to source all the parts I needed for my “Dream AK”. The goal, take a Romanian DRACO, and turn it into the side folder AK I had always dreamed of owning. Many months and a tax stamp later, my dream AK was finally finished. [Read More…]
I ran across this photo some time ago in a book, the title of which I cannot recall. The caption notes that the image is of a cavalry trooper armed with a Martini-Henry, taken in 1895, using his horse as a shooting rest. What’s remarkable to me is that the horse [Read More…]
With a new year upon us and SHOT Show in the rearview mirror, many companies have positioned themselves for what is hopefully their best year yet! You can add to that list Meprolight because they have been making strategic moves of their own. In a recent Press Release, [Read More…]
This is Snigel Design‘s first appearance here at TFB (well almost). Where does the strange name come from? The company is located in Sweden and in Swedish a snail is called “snigel”. “The snail is the creature that lives in the forest and always [Read More…]
Recently we gave you a look down the 155 mm barrel M109 Howitzer. Now it’s time for something similar, yet different. Böker Knives, from the City of Blades Solingen (Germany), have been making blades since 1869. Some 150 years later TFB is happy to report about a [Read More…]
Oregon-based Crimson Trace have introduced their Lasersaddle sight for the Mossberg Shockwave and other Mossberg shotguns. Available in red and green lasers, the Lasersaddle LS-250 matches the contours of the shotgun. Crimson Trace say the laser assembly is precision [Read More…]
Joel breaks down his 5 favorite rifles of SHOT Show 2019. Check it out and let us know if you would have picked something different. A couple of AR’s and the rest are bolt actions. We think the number one pick will surprise you! ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for [Read More…]
I’m a bipod person (not bipolar!) and I’m always open minded to new bipods and shooting support solutions. They are a great help if used correctly! Having written that, I still think a good rifle shooter should be able to hit A to C zone – shooting [Read More…]
The US Army has released some photographs taken at Fort Bliss, Texas, during testing of the Army’s new Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDM-R). The new 7.62x51mm rifle from Heckler & Koch has not yet officially been fielded and testing and tweaking [Read More…]
Harvard and Yale have long been rivals in many ways. At the end of the 19th centuries, one of their rivalries took place at the shooting range. This photo from 1899 shows the members of Harvard’s Revolver Club, likely taken to commemorate their victory over [Read More…]
When we think of Heckler & Koch in the 1980s we think of the famous G11, the iconic HK MP5 and the stylish P7 pistol. One rifle we don’t tend to think of is the G41, a 5.56x45mm chambered rifle designed to meet NATO’s new requirements. HK hoped the new [Read More…]
The Cody Firearms Museum have partnered with Henry Repeating Arms to introduce a limited edition run of collectible rifles, the Collector’s Series. The new series will feature rifles ‘inspired by prized pieces’ in the museum’s collection. The [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have added an upgraded version of their Model 442 revolver to their Performance Center line. The new Performance Center 442 double action only revolver has a two-tone finish with a polished cylinder, screws and trigger. The new revolver, designed [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have agreed to expand their licensing agreement with German airgun and airsoft manufacturer Umarex. Umarex have been a licensed partner of Smith & Wesson for over 20 years, originally partnering back in 1996 to produce replica BB and pellet guns [Read More…]
Texas-based Glock custom parts maker Shadow Systems has introduced their first proprietary pistol design. The MR918 will be available in two models, Combat and Elite. Chambered in 9x19mm, Shadow Systems describe the MR918 as a “true multi-role” pistol. Shadow [Read More…]
As TFB reported last year, Norway has been looking to procure up to 1,300 M2 Heavy Machine Guns (HMGs), including tools and spares for a seven-year contract. The HMGs are to be mounted in existing Vinghog NM152 soft mounts as well as the Kongsberg Protector Nordic and [Read More…]
Last week TFB reported that German state police had adopted a new Glock pistol to replace the SIG P6 (P225). The new Glock 46, however, is no ordinary Glock, introducing some interesting new features to the classic Glock we’ve all come to know and love. Thanks to [Read More…]