Do you remember when virtual reality began being a thing in the 1980-90s? Well, I do, and I think we were all expecting things to move a lot quicker than they have done in reality. In our Photo Of The Day, we’ll take a look at what is going on within the U.S. [Read More…]
Carrying a handgun concealed is challenging on its own, but weather oftentimes can make it even more challenging depending on the time of year. Whether it’s peak summer season where you start to melt as soon as you head out of the house or the coldest winter in [Read More…]
Nearly 4 years ago, sometime in May of 2017, the Santa Cruz Police Department made the shocking discovery that one of their AR-15 carbines had gone missing from the police armory. According to police Lieutenant Arnold Vasquez, the rifle was last accounted for on [Read More…]
Almost all serious precision rifle competitions make use of electronic target systems. Even the venerated CMP Talledega location makes use of electronic targets on their 600-yard range where competitions are often held. freETarget is an open-source program that allows [Read More…]
Leupold has continued to churn out the new optics to start off 2021 for all types of shooters. They just announced the release of their newest sporting optic, the RX-1400i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder. The new rangefinder is loaded with features that should keep you on [Read More…]
The United States Supreme Court has taken on a fourth amendment case that asks whether or not police can seize guns from a home without a warrant, under a previously decided case allowing for “community caretaking“. Whether or not this new case regarding the [Read More…]
As the winter months march on and we start to approach spring, people will begin to venture out of their winter hold ups and start outdoor activities once again. One of the most difficult situations to carry concealed in is during jogging. Arrowhead Tactical has come up [Read More…]
Securing valuables and especially firearms is something I have not given much thought to. While I don’t leave firearms in my vehicle overnight, there are times I am driving to or from the range and have to stop to get food or gas. Or like back on Dec 27th, my FJ [Read More…]
In our Photo Of The Day, we can see a sentinel who participates in the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. This happened during the NASA Day of Remembrance, January 28, 2021. Caption for the [Read More…]
Many TFB readers are aware that CZ Group (CZG) bought Colt. On the face of it, that confused a lot of shooters because they did not understand why? Was it a power play of some sort? Did they want tooling/machining resources that Colt had? There were a lot of questions. [Read More…]
Back in 2013, we published an article telling about the first generation of the Montenegrin Tara TM-9 pistol. Since then this handgun has been revised and updated multiple times and its latest iteration is now available in the USA via a US distributor called TARA [Read More…]
Holts Auction House based out of North Norfolk, United Kingdom has long been a great place for finding both modern and antique second-hand guns from all across the globe. Holts has seen a recent uptick in bids for auctioned guns as COVID-19 prematurely ended the 2020 [Read More…]
The Arms of America first announced their plans of importing Polish FB Radom Mini Beryl pistols back at SHOT Show 2020. Fast forward a little over a year and these AK pistols are now in the USA and available through Arms of America and Atlantic Firearms. Let’s see [Read More…]
SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has been able to perfectly pair their BDX Rifle Scopes with their KILO BDX 2.0 Laser Range Finders. The system links both the scope and rangefinder together via their “Ballistic Data Exchange” (BDX) technology. The rangefinder can [Read More…]
The new Taurus TX22 Competition is an optics ready version of the original TX22. The TX22 Competition is built on the same lower as the original, but with an extended barrel and slide, along with an optics base. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the TX22 Competition and tests the new Bushnell [Read More…]
Some fresh new looks are coming to the Browning Buck Mark pistol lineup for 2021. The new Limited Production Buck Mark suppressor-ready pistols will come in several new trims and will feature integrated Picatinny optics rails, enhanced grips, and unique finishes. New [Read More…]
Choosing the right bipod and having a perfect height set just before a stage is quite often the key to success in a competition. One bipod isn’t enough to do everything you’re likely to require from it over a few stages. Shooting practical rifle and [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day is in flames! You’re looking at the latest Heckler & Koch MR556A1 upper. The caliber is 5.56 x 45 mm with a barrel profile with 6 lands & grooves, right twist, 1 in 7″. The sight radius is 14.60″ but you can of course use [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 81st Edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many 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 Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Align Tactical is a Texas-based company that has recently introduced its first product – an offset extended magazine release designed for SIG Sauer P320 and P250 pistols. What sets the Align Tactical magazine release apart from the other extended mag releases [Read More…]
Most gun owners will know that in order to have a handgun manufactured or sold in the State of Califonia, it first must be certified and entered into California’s Roster of Handguns. A handgun that has been entered and certified on this roster is good to sell, own [Read More…]
This weird little gadget is probably one of the most unique and controversial guns released within the past couple of years. In a nutshell, the S333 Thunderstruck is an 8-round double-barreled revolver chambered in .22 WMR that fires two rounds every time the trigger is [Read More…]
Spotted on Page 87 of SIG Sauer’s recently released 2021 product catalog is the new 300 HAM’R cartridge. The 300 HAM’R only recently was accepted by SAAMI back in February of last year (2020) and has been considered to have better terminal performance [Read More…]
Heckler & Koch recently announced a few new models of their extremely popular VP9 pistol at GunFest 2021. With more options, the potential for more buyers and more customization increases. One of the most practical upgrades one might make to their VP9 is adding [Read More…]
Last week’s announcement finalizing the purchase of Colt by the CZ Group left fans of both brands with more questions than answers. After all, an American icon being acquired by a successful firearms company from the Czech Republic might create a bit of anxiety in the [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – New firearms and equipment meet old in today’s photos. Above you see U.S. Army Maj. Thomas Bruneau, brigade intelligence officer, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (left) waiting to lead U.S. Army Capt. Noah Currie, company [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is a celebration and exploration of everything rimfire firearm related. We are all probably feeling the squeeze when it comes to the ammunition shortage. Even as rimfire shooters our [Read More…]
If you’re in the market for a new rechargeable EDC light, Streamlight has just launched the new Wedge EDC rechargeable flashlight. The Wedge features a compact size, USB-C rechargeable capability, sturdy machined aluminum construction, and a Type II anodized [Read More…]
CVA specializes in traditional side-lock muzzleloading firearms like their already popular Optima series of muzzleloading rifles and pistols. New for 2021 is the CVA Paramount HTR with ballistics that is comparable to a 300 Win Mag. The Paramount also features some [Read More…]
APS Firearms is a manufacturer of various AR and now AK parts and accessories that can be had for a very affordable price. In fact, years ago I purchased one of the APS firearms AR-15 ambidextrous charging handles and was impressed with both the performance and price of [Read More…]