Our friends at Orchid, who handle a variety of administrative, legal, and logistical services for Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders, are reminding everyone that firearms transfers for individuals between the ages of 18-20 will be delayed for a period of time while [Read More…]
Until recently, U.S. laws and regulations prevented most commercial sales and exports of firearms classified under the National Firearms Act (NFA). However, changes to ITAR, USML, and State Department classifications in 2020 opened the exportation of silencers (sound [Read More…]
There was always this joke about the dubious usefulness of a flashlight that glows in the dark. Pelican has created just such a thing. But instead of it Languishing in the bottom of a drawer with dead batteries, and no external light to charge its luminous exterior, the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch with lead instructor, Jack Daniel, to discuss whether or not you really need a red dot on your gun. For the sake of argument, James (a recent red dot convert) adopts an anti-red dot stance, while Jack tells us why red dots on handguns [Read More…]
Most people use rifle slings to carry a long gun when their hands are busy with other things. Various trends have come and gone, such as the three-point and one-point slings. Another classic style of sling that is not as common today is the shooting sling, which secures [Read More…]
To the best of my knowledge, the rifle in today’s Photo Of The Day is a Pușcă Automată model 1965 (Automatic Rifle Model 1965 chambered in 7.62×39mm. It’s made by Romarm National Company / Cugir Arms Factory, established in 1799. If you know better, [Read More…]
Welcome back to another Thursday Concealed Carry Corner article. Last week we talked about the best size for concealed carry guns and if you’d like to check it out, the link is here. While reviewing the P226 XFIVE that dropped a few days ago, I decided to give [Read More…]
Modern hunting cartridges are still pushing the limits of pressure and durability when it comes to the firearms they’re shot out of and the accessories that are attached to those guns. Rugged Suppressors has just announced the introduction of their latest [Read More…]
Most of you here already know that KE Arms is knee-deep in a court battle over the design of the KP-15 monolithic polymer lower receiver. While KE Arms will not ask for direct support in the form of direct donations, they are indeed seeking the help of the 2nd Amendment [Read More…]
X-Vision Optics has a new thermal reflex sight called the TRW1, short for Thermal Reflex Sight Wide View. According to the company, it’s “perfect for home defense, tracking, scanning, and close-range shooting within 100 yards”. X-Vision Optics @ TFB: [Read More…]
The Australian Department of Defence has selected the Accuracy International AX-SR as the Long Range platform for the sniper capability of the L159 contract. The rifle will be introduced into service as a multi-calibre system, capable of being configured to .338 Lapua [Read More…]
We’re back again with another TFB Staff writer interview on the TFB Behind The Gun Podcast! This week I’ve brought in one of our newer writers Lucas D! Lucas D is an avid hunter, competitive shooter, and deep sea fisherman who’s got a lot of experience [Read More…]
In 2015, the Royal Bermuda Regiment began to field the British L85A2 bullpup. Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory and is one of several territories to have its own British Army-affiliated home defence regiment. The regiment’s transition to the L85A2 was completed [Read More…]
Have you taken your vitamins today? As you know vitamins have several important functions for your body. Some say they are almost as important as a daily dose of TFB’s Photo Of The Day, and we agree of course. Today we’re looking at a really happy French Navy [Read More…]
With standard factory chambering options like .45-70 Government and .450 Marlin, the Magnum Research BFR revolver is probably the most capable production wheelgun that is not a shotgun or grenade launcher. Well, if these chamberings are not big enough for you and if you [Read More…]
Ruger Precision Rifle, the rifle that took the market by storm in 2015 now comes in a customized version in 6.5 Creedmoor. Tweaked by Ruger’s own Custom Shop it features a TriggerTech Trigger, a newly developed barrier stop and an improved firing pin tip geometry [Read More…]
This week you may have seen a pair of photographs of an AR-15 pattern carbine in FDE shared around the Internet. What set this carbine apart, however, was the intriguing markings on the lower receiver. There have been rumours of a Glock carbine for a number of years but [Read More…]
Bushnell have introduced the RXC-200 and the RXU-200 reflex sights. The RX series micro-reflex sights are compatible with anything that accepts the SHIELD RMS or RMSc footprint. Both of the sights are available with an MSRP of $199.99. The new sights join the RXS-250 [Read More…]
Steiner have released their new T6Xi series of riflescopes, which includes four new 6-power zoom scopes: the T6Xi 1-6×24 for close-quarter to mid-range engagements, the T6Xi 3-18×56 and T6Xi 2.5-15×50 for near- to extended-range performance and last [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, @James Reeves is at the LORIST show with @DumDum Darko to discuss what are the best five handguns in Serbia – for the money. This is tricky because some handguns are much more expensive in Serbia than in the United States, so when buying a handgun, the value [Read More…]
Over the last few months, SIG has been releasing a number of new firearm models varying from the P365 line with their new Macro pistols to the MCX LT series. SIG has decided to bring out something for the full-size metal frame handgun lovers. Traditionally, the XFIVE [Read More…]
In the Spring of 2018, TFB reported about the new modular Steyr Mannlicher SSG M1 rifle. Today we have two good-looking photos of it in action, with the spotter sitting beside the shooter. The riflescope is made by Steiner Optics. The SSG M1 is available in .338 Lapua [Read More…]
In recent weeks we’ve examined how the UK has procured various 7.62x39mm AK-pattern rifles for use in training Ukrainian troops in the UK. The latest video and photographs from the training the UK is providing show that alongside the previously identified AK variants [Read More…]
On 30 September the Australian Defence Department announced that it had selected a raft of new weapon systems as part of the first tranche of its major Lethality System Project (LAND 159) project. One of the weapons selected was the Benelli M3A1 which will become [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at the LORIST gun show in Serbia talking to Nikola from Belom Ammunition about their new line of shotgun ammo coming to the United States, RedStar Ordnance. Belom promises that RedStar will be budget priced while still performing better than other [Read More…]
Fresh on the market from JagerWerks for those who have limited Picatinny rail space but still need or want to have more attachments forward of the optic is the new A1 Accessory Mount. Made at their home base in Michigan, the A1 Accessory Mount is meant to interface with [Read More…]
EAA released a new model in their Girsan MC P35 Ops line, the Ops Optic. It adds red dot compatibility to the other modernization features of the Ops model. This brings many characteristics of more modern pistols to the classic design of the Hi-Power family. Hi-Power @ [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop compares three different red dots for micro compact pistols. The most popular handguns these days are micro compact double stacks like the SIG P365, the Glock 43X, the Taurus GX4, and the Springfield Armory Hellcat, among others, and they all use a smaller size of [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 61! We’ve got a great lineup of gun-podcast content for you guys this week and I just want to take a moment to remind all of you of an upcoming event in the South Eastern part of the United States that I think most [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Every day we present our readers with at least one photo. The subject is always a firearm of some kind, preferably with a muzzle flash or some action around it. But we’re happy with a perfectly edited still life photo as well. Today we have [Read More…]
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