Welcome everyone to the 45th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many fantastic 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 [Read More…]
Sharps Bros published on their social media pages pictures of a 3D printed prototype of what will eventually become an aluminum grip and Picatinny rail compatible stock adapter for Thompson/Center Contender rifles and pistols. For decades, Thompson/Center Contender has [Read More…]
Seekins Precision has announced a new family of AR-15 pattern firearms called SP15. This is a more budget-friendly line of Seekins guns which currently consists of a rifle (SP15), pistol (SP15 P), and another rifle more suitable for long range shooting (SP15 DMR). Here [Read More…]
Over the weekend Headstamp Publishing launched their second book – Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms, 1901–2020, written by Jonathan Ferguson of the UK’s Royal Armouries. The new book launched its Kickstarter campaign on the 12th April, it [Read More…]
MT2 Firing Range Services is a company that works nationwide to help gun ranges and gun clubs safely and efficiently run their ranges. Their mission is to help companies keep sustainable standards that keep our environment clean and free from lead hazards. They offer [Read More…]
Welcome to another installment of Underground Arms Watch series where we take a look at criminally made and modified firearms seized throughout the world. On Thursday Toronto Police posted what appears to be a Glock pistol assembled with a 3D printed receiver. The two [Read More…]
Recently TFB reported about the G26 7.62×51 mm “Short Range Sniper Rifle” that the German Army is looking for. Now the tender for the optics is out, so we can study the specifications of what they want. In short, they are looking for a high-end riflescope [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – All it takes to take a great photo is sometimes to be there. At the right time, at the right location. Sometimes what’s on the photo is unique, and in this case, we have a Heckler & Koch MR308 (European Version) painted in [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series we discuss, explore and review various aspects of the rimfire world. This week we’ll be discussing the new-ish Mossberg Blaze semi-automatic rifle. The Mossberg Blaze was released In [Read More…]
With restaurants, bars, theaters and a whole host of other entertainment establishments closed due to Corona 2020, some of you may be starting to feel the effects of extreme boredom. If you’ve organized the garage, inventoried the ammunition and cleaned the armory, it [Read More…]
Strike Industries has released their new LINK Tripod Adapter, which is intended to assist shooters with another firing position. This offering from Strike Industries aimed to attach to nearly all camera tripod connectors by mounting directly to a rifle equipped with [Read More…]
B&T, Inc has just announced that the Miami Beach Police Department has purchased some of their APC9K PRO submachine guns. The APC9 has been in service with various law enforcement agencies across the world including its country of origin, Switzerland. However, the [Read More…]
Over the last few years, my preferences have changed from Glock’s modularity to the P320 and its overall options for customization. Last week, I looked at the new RXP XCompact and the overall evolution of a factory SIG 320, but what about the aftermarket [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses why he wasn’t really that hot on the Ruger PC Carbine Chassis model…until he got it out on the range for a while. Ruger’s info on the new Ruger PC Carbine is as follows: -CNC-milled handguard that is Type III hard-coat anodized [Read More…]
With the recent uptick in firearms sales, the need for gun safety for both new and seasoned shooters is at an all-time high. In response, New NRA Online gun safety classes are being offered as part of their effort to keep all gun owners safe. New NRA Online Gun Safety [Read More…]
Each day TFB publishes one or more photographs from our fascinating world of firearms. Along with this comes a brief explanation. Today it’s time for the WLKM 12.7 mm / .50 BMG Multi-Barrel Machine Gun made by the Polish Company Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów. The [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to the 120th edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Resonator line of .30 caliber suppressors. Last week we got introduced to the Gemtech Lunar 9 pistol suppressor. This [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Established in 2014, this is TFB’s daily dose of carefully selected photographs. As a bonus you get a short story and hopefully you’ll learn something new. In this case you may be tempted to do your own build with the components mentioned below, [Read More…]
Have you used thermal optics while hunting? Know what is a pain in the behind? Ranging with thermal devices especially in the dark. The problem is laser rangefinders only work if you can see through them and unless you have a night vision one you can’t aim it. [Read More…]
Time for Photo Of The Day here at TFB. Today, we’re looking at a Green Beret assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) with a Remington M2010 sniper rifle engaging a target 900 meters away. The M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle was introduced in 2010-2011 [Read More…]
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Quarantine. I’m Benjamin F and without any further ado, some hot deals. AR-15 Soda Can Launcher With Picatinny Foregrip – $139 What the deal is: Okay, picture the scene. You’re in your [Read More…]
Silencer Shop and Ruger have just announced an independent distribution agreement to sell Ruger Suppressors through its nationwide dealer network. Four years ago the firearm manufacturing giant made the leap into the suppressor world with the Silent-SR rimfire [Read More…]
Five years ago I decided to purchase what would be my first true silencer host. I decided to take a friend’s advice and start small with a dedicated rimfire silencer, ultimately choosing the budget-friendly SilencerCo Warlock II. While the Warlock was in NFA [Read More…]
According to the Fresno Bee, the Fresno Police Department is allegedly switching from its current standard Beretta PX4’s chambered in .40 S&W for new Glock 45s chambered in 9mm. This would change the roughly 800 officer police force’s entire duty weapon [Read More…]
Marlin Firearms is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its iconic firearms brand by releasing special editions of their classic Model 60 .22LR rifle as well as their 444 Marlin lever-action rifle. They are releasing matching ammunition for the commemorative rifles [Read More…]
The German Bundeswehr (Army) has been training in the northern parts of Norway, near the Arctic Circle. At sub-zero temperatures, the soldiers, their skills, clothing and equipment were tested to the full extent, until the exercise ColdResponse 2020 had to be canceled [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves ranks the six best double stack 9mm handguns for concealed carry by efficiency. In other words, which double stack 9mm handguns are the most efficient EDC/carry guns based on capacity versus their size and weight? It’s a tough question, and James has [Read More…]
So you worked hard and well to order and build what you consider to be the lightest Pistol Caliber Carbine ever? Believe it or not, now it’s probably the time to add some weight to it! In my opinion, as a competitive rifle shooter for the past 10+ years, it is [Read More…]
Why Medical EDC is always a hot topic, but the importance of medical gear is often overlooked. This might be because it doesn’t seem as sexy of a topic, but it is an important part of the gear we might need. There is a greater probability that we will need to plug [Read More…]
It is time for TFB’s photo of the day. Today’s subject: Shotguns. Previously we had a look at a Czech Side-by-side Shotgun and the Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun. Both have their qualities… Not everyone may know this, but [Read More…]