So you are stuck at home due to self-quarantine, shelter in place, introvert’s heaven or whatever you call it. And now Trump has put some stimulus Coronabux in your bank account and you are itching to spend it on some sweet night vision. If you are single and [Read More…]
In today’s photos, we travel to the Republic of Korea and the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex Above you can see a sniper with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division as he scans for targets. Note how the front [Read More…]
Across America, COVID-19 stimulus checks (direct deposits) are finally hitting bank accounts as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps us in lockdown. In an effort to help stimulate our favorite part of the economy, we at TFB created a list of things we think you should consider [Read More…]
Fairly recently, I was made aware of some rumors circulating on various forums and boards. This rumor suggests Nevada has somehow declared all AR-15s to be machineguns. Sounds a bit too ridiculous to be true, doesn’t it? After much hunting and scouring of the [Read More…]
B.E. Meyers is introducing a Limited Edition MAWL-C1+ in Olive Drab Green. They are running what they call a “restricted run of a widely requested color“, and it will only be available as long as the current inventory remains. B.E. Meyers claim this is the [Read More…]
The whole grasshopper versus the ant fable can easily be applied to the current ammunition market. While the ant worked diligently to scoop up 5.56×45, .22LR and 9mm at affordable prices, the grasshopper kicked back and banked on an endless summer bounty. Well, [Read More…]
We know Victrix Armaments as a young Italian “boutique” manufacturer of precision rifles which was briefly part of the Beretta Group. With those ties gone, the company needed for a different gateway to the American market and it looks like they found a great [Read More…]
Federal has announced that its latest offering to the ammunition market has just started arriving at dealer locations. The New Federal Practice & Defend ammunition packs will contain 50 HST Personal Defense loads as well as 50 Federal Syntech rounds intended for [Read More…]
FN America have announced the introduction of an FDE version of their FN 509 Midsize MRD. It has FN’s low-profile MRD optics-mounting system, it has taller iron sights suitable for either suppressor use or co-witnessing with the red dot you choose to mount. The [Read More…]
Today we review the Falkor Defense Petra rifle in 300 Winchester Magnum. It’s a big gun, with fairly light recoil. Watch this complete review and learn why Joel thinks this is the softest shooting magnum he’s ever fired. It’s really an impressive weapon system. ««« GUN + [Read More…]
Sweden has still not voted about how and when the EU Firearms Directive (EU Gun Ban) is going to be introduced. Many parties want to use the EU’s minimum requirement, which in many ways already is quite close to the current Swedish legislation. Others want to use [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We take a look at shooting from difficult, awkward and strange positions. The pictures are from a local competition in Sweden, at Spillepengen. Picture above: A wheelbarrow turned upside down isn’t the best of supports, but you use what [Read More…]
Every week, we sit down and look at different aspects of the concealed carry realm, but medical is often something that goes without much coverage. Some of you may disagree, but being in a situation where someone may need medical help is much greater than being in a [Read More…]
In a recent report by Southwick Associates, it was revealed that CCI took the number one spot as the most-purchased handgun ammunition for 2019. The report was generated by surveying more than 20,000 gun owners which included hunters and recreational through [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has a lot of going on at the moment and the popular Strike Eagle line with the 1-6×24 and 1-8×24 riflescopes are now available in upgraded versions. For instance, new AR-BDC3 reticle offers references out to 650 yards to make holdovers simpler [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. For episode three we bring you our friend Larry Zanoff from Independent Studio Services (ISS Props) and Hollywood Weapons on the Outdoor Channel. Larry is an amazing person with a vast knowledge of [Read More…]
Just about a month ago TFB showed you the new handgun storage cases from MTM CASE-GARD. This time we’re looking at a new solution from MTM for your long guns, like rifles or shotguns. Or perhaps you own very valuable Golf clubs or swords that need protection when [Read More…]
Sioux Falls, SD-based Silencer dealer Silencer Central has just been given the green light by the ATF to sell suppressors in all 42 silencer friendly states. What makes Silencer Central special amongst other silencer dealers is that they sell their silencers direct to [Read More…]
Most gun owners I know – including myself – have a Strike Eagle riflescope from Vortex Optics, either the 1-6x or the 1-8x. With a price of around 400-500 USD, it’s a low-cost, entry-level riflescope for the big crowd. They are now to be joined by a [Read More…]
Henry X: a perfect 10? Who knew it would take until 2020 for lever-action rifles to finally be their best self? Mis-steps were taken in this direction in 2012 (I’m looking at you, Mossberg 464). Unwieldy monstrosities with too much quad rail were not what the [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We go back to the International Sniper Competition 2019 for a look at a lot of high-tech rifles, lasers and optics. It seems that some of the competitors used their own personal firearms, which makes these pictures very interesting. Above is a [Read More…]
In this week’s Wheelgun Wednesday we take a throwback look at a revolver with a common appearance, but a very uncommon chambering. The wheelgun we are talking about is the Smith & Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum, and the example we will take a closer look at is [Read More…]
Europe’s IWA OutdoorClassics trade show has rescheduled again. Originally slated to take place last month it had been postponed until September 2020 but this years show has now effectively been cancelled. The next IWA OutdoorClassics will take place from 12 to 15 [Read More…]
The Henry Repeating Arms Company and High Caliber Gifts recently jointly announced the first-ever “Exhibition Edition” of the Henry Big Boy Silver, Golden Boy Silver and .45-70 rifles. The auction of these special edition exhibition grade rifles began exclusively on [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have expanded their LEGION series of pistols with the introduction of a single action only P220 LEGION in 10mm. The new pistol has black G10 grips featuring the SIG LEGION medallion as well as having the emblem engraved on the slide. The pistol also ships with [Read More…]
For a specific end-user that wanted to rule the night, Surefire designed the XC2-IRC. The unit remains unnamed, but they had a requirement for a very compact IR light and IR aiming laser in combination. Unless your eyes can see the 845-nanometer infrared or [Read More…]
Recently TFB told you that the Leupold Mark 5HD was selected by the Army Precision Sniper Rifle Program. Now the U.S. Army has chosen the same optic for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. The U.S. Army Mark 5HD 3.6-18×44 will come in a proprietary Flat Dark [Read More…]
Two weeks ago, I published this video: AK guys, living up to the stereotype, missed the obvious satirical nature of the video. As a result, there is a contingent of the gun community that now believes that I hate the AK. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to raid the safe and fondle some guns. [Read More…]
While “Buying Holsters for Dummies” isn’t a book yet, it should be. The holster is the everlasting companion of the handgun. Many of you no doubt have probably purchased a handgun fairly recently and with good reason. In these uncertain times, it is [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Today we have some very rare firearms on display and in use as these American soldiers train to employ, maintain and engage targets. The selection consists of a mixture of U.S. and foreign pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachine and machine guns, [Read More…]
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