I have learned a lot about the firearms industry from my time here at TFB. But one of my most important lessons has been to never predict the death of a company or a segment of the industry until you see a corpse in a coffin and you’re throwing dirt on the lid. And even then, you can’t count out the chance of a resurrection.

As I hammered out a particularly harsh news story a few years back, my friend, mentor and the founder of TFB, Steve Johnson, warned me to not underestimate the resiliency of the firearms industry. Wise words. And, of course, the internet has a way of magnifying your worst gun fears. Let’s take a look at the living, the dead and the undead in the firearms world.

TFB HALLOWEEN: Your Worst Gun Fears And Spooky Buys

Our job here at TFB is to bring you fair, accurate and balanced news surrounding the firearms industry – as well as reviews, editorials and the always annoying affiliate holiday gear lists (I’m sorry, see below). I’m incredibly proud of our staff of editors, writers and videographers – they continue to bring you excellent content in spite of all my administrative harassments.

The point I was trying to make using my advanced artistic skills in the title image is that, despite what rumors float around on the World Wide Web, no one really knows what’s living, dead or undead. From Colt to H&K and Remington, predictions of demise are often greatly exaggerated. Other topics like bump stocks and the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) are pretty much dead and buried. While still others, like YouTube Gun channels appear to be dead several times in any given year, continue to march forward. As evidence, Executive Producer James Reeves and the rest of the TFBTV Crew crossed 700K subscribers this week. A major accomplishment for such a young channel. Congratulations guys.

While TFB doesn’t get everything right, we will continue to bring you the latest developments, advances and regulatory news as it comes across our virtual desks. Thanks for reading everyone have a fun and safe Halloween.

(And as much as I joke about .45 ACP being a dead caliber, everything has its place.)

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WARNE  X-SKEL Mount – Zombie Green 

Warne Scope Mounts is excited to introduce their second generation SKEL mount, the X-SKEL. This new MSR mount offers an additional 1” of forward cantilever, and 1 piece clamp design for added strength.  The rugged, lightweight design of the X-SKEL maintains our famous Return to Zero capability, and utilizes ½” hex nuts for rock solid attachment. It features a skeletonized ring body and caps for reduced weight and steel threaded cap inserts for maximum durability. The X-SKEL places your optic at the IDEAL HEIGHT with a generous cantilever for proper eye relief, it will easily accommodate the longer eyepieces found on many of today’s scopes.

• Lightweight, skeletonized aluminum body and caps to reduce overall weight without sacrificing reliability.
• #8 Torx style fasteners with steel threaded inserts to prevent stripping
• Additional 1 Inch cantilever forward design to provide additional eye relief.
• Places your optic at the Ideal Height for MSR and similar platforms.
• 1/2” tactical nut attachment,  65 in/lb. of torque is  recommended.

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TIMNEY – AR-15 Drop-In Trigger Skeletonized Shoe

Self-contained module is ready to install in your small-pin AR and deliver an exceptionally smooth, crisp, creep-free single-stage trigger pull that feels more like a traditional bolt action than a combat rifle trigger. 100% drop-in—no gunsmithing, fitting, or adjusting required. All components are captive in the lightweight, aluminum alloy housing. Hammer is wire-EDM machined from S7 tool steel that combines hardness to resist wear with superior impact resistance to withstand heavy use without chipping or breaking. Other components are EDM cut from A2 tool steel, then heat treated to Rc 56-60 for long service life. Precision-ground engagement surfaces ensure superb reliability and a crisp, clean hammer release. Installs using your rifle’s original hammer/trigger pins; proprietary design eliminates pin walkout. Available with a distinctive-looking, lighter-weight skeletonized shoe, with choice of 3 lb., 4 lb.,  or 4.5 lb. pull weight.

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CMMG Banshee Upper Receiver Groups

A Pistol-Caliber Upper Designed for Handguns and SBRs

Differing from its line of Resolute upper receivers, which feature full-length, 16-inch barrels, the CMMG Banshee line of AR-15 upper receivers are available in varying barrel lengths, but they’re all well below the non-NFA 16-inch minimum. That means these uppers are perfect for your AR-style pistol or short-barreled rifle build.

• Banshee 300:
• Caliber: 9×19
• Barrel: 5″, Medium Taper, 4140CM, SBN
• Muzzle: Thread Protector, Threaded ½-28
• Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 AL M4 type Complete Upper w/ Bolt Carrier Group
• Hand Guard: CMMG RML4 M-LOK handguard
• Finish: Hard Coat Anodized Receiver and Handguard
• Charging Handle: CMMG Oversized Ambidextrous
• Weight: 2lbs 9oz
• Length: 12.5″

Each CMMG Banshee upper receiver designed for the company’s 9 ARC magazine conversion can be had in one of three variants: the 100, 200 or 300 Series. The 100 Series is the basic setup at the most-affordable price, but you still get a complete upper receiver, including a charging handle and bolt-carrier group. You’ll also get an A2 flash hider and a mil-spec charging handle.

The 200 Series in the CMMG Banshee lineup includes an SV Muzzle Brake instead of the A2 flash hider, but the upper still includes a mil-spec charging handle. If you want a complete upgrade package, go for the 300 Series, which provides an SV Muzzle Brake and an ambidextrous charging handle designed by CMMG. All of the upper receivers include a medium-taper barrel machined from 4140CM steel.

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Ameriglo Glock Ghost Ring Sights

Ameriglo Green Front/Rear Ghost Ring Night Sights For Glock 9MM/40 Caliber Ameriglo tritium night sights comes in three styles. Factory, ghost ring or smooth slope. Front and rear. Will fit many guns, ready to install. The Ameriglo GL-tool is a nut driver for rear sight screw.

• Type: Tritium Night Sight
• Material: Tritium/Steel
• Color: Green
• Firearm Type: Glock 9mm/40
• Base: Steel
• Manufacturer: AMERIGLO LLC
• Model: GL125

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Eberlestock Magic Carpet Shooting Mat

• PVC backing creates a dry, comfortable shooting platform.
• Weighted end for easy roll-out
• Material: 1000 denier waterproof nylon / water resistant construction
• Color: Coyote Brown

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Eberlestock Big Trick Pack

The Trick:  a great looking everyday-carry pack with an edgy, modern executive style.  With two interior sleeves for laptop and documents, they’re perfect for going to the office, school, or travel.  And they have some hidden attributes that you’d expect from Eberlestock: for those who aren’t satisfied with the conventional, these are innovative concealed weapons packs, with a quick-access built-in pistol holster as well as the ability to carry various carbines or, in the case of the Big Trick, a full-scale folding sniper rifle. The zip-away top allows full-frontal and top access to the main compartment; pull the zippers to quickly unveil a carbine or folded rifle.  The Big Trick has a full-featured organizer array in the top pocket and an intuitive, easy-access layout. Expandable bottom increases overall volume and lengthens the scabbard, allowing you to customize the pack for load size and weapon length.
Rare-earth magnetic openings allow quick access to handgun concealed carry pouches from either side of the pack. Loop-velcro PALS webbing inside allows you to rack either MOLLE- or velcro-backed accessories.

• Interior pockets for hydration bladder, mags, small item organizers, and more.
• Ambidextrous concealed holster suitable for most handguns, including full-frame automatics.
• Material: 1000 denier waterproof nylon / water resistant construction
• Color: Gray/Green

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