2020 has been a tornado of a year and as if we haven’t had enough chaos already, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are nearly at our doorstep. Stores all around the country are making announcements that they will in fact be open despite fears surrounding COVID-19. [Read More…]
There is no debate that COVID-19 has changed the world in a significant way. The firearms industry is often subject to the ebbs and flows of society but in particular, the situation surrounding COVID-19 has significantly impacted both firearms owners and the industry [Read More…]
Machine gun shooters and fans will be disappointed to hear that this year’s Big Sandy machine gun shoot has just officially been canceled. With the cited reason being similar to that of the cancellation of the Spring 2020 shoot – COVID-19. Although those [Read More…]
“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat”. Is this old warrior mantra correct? Most possibly so, and the U.S. Army Green Berets in our Photo Of The Day certainly seems to think so as they perform Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training during [Read More…]
MK Machining has found a way for shooters to take out their frustrations on the corona virus with COVID-19 shaped steel targets. The COVID-19 steel targets are made from sourced AR500 steel with a 12 inch diameter and are 3/8 inches thick. The targets also come with [Read More…]
Federal Background checks, which are required for every firearm purchase from a licensed dealer, are a good way for us to determine just how busy the consumer gun industry is. Several months into COVID-19 the number of performed background checks remains high as people [Read More…]
The annual TriggrCon firearms event held in Washington state has been canceled. Triggrcon is a 3-day event in Bellevue, Washington that showcases the newest, most innovative companies and products in the tactical firearms industry. Unfortunately, it has now been [Read More…]
In response to the uncertain times that the COVID-19 virus has brought upon the American populace, it seems that many American families have chosen to arm themselves. A Newsy/Ipsos survey revealed that 1 in 20 households say they have purchased some sort of firearm in [Read More…]
Has cabin fever set in yet? Trigger fingers getting itchy? Can you safely get to a range to do some shooting? Well if the answer is yes to the above, especially the last one, you should try competing in the COVID Precision Rifle Match! The best part is you can do it [Read More…]
It is not a secret that retailers and distributors have seen a surge in sales for firearms and ammunition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Uncertainty causes people to prepare for worst-case situations. And fortunately, in the United States, the citizenry [Read More…]
With the current state of events, many people are wearing masks to protect themselves from COVID-19. That is great and all. One should take precautions for better health. But what if you have to use a rifle? Have you practiced shooting a rifle with a mask or in some [Read More…]
COVID-19 turned 2020 around in a hurry, and gun sales increased drastically. In a matter of days, ammo went from being a plentiful resource to a treasured commodity. Shelves were cleared out, and new gun owners wanted to know what gun they should buy. With that [Read More…]
With state and local governments actively trying to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are resorting to classifying businesses as either essential or non-essential for emergency closure orders. In some states, firearms businesses have been labeled as [Read More…]
In recent weeks, sales of several items including bleach, disinfectant sprays, surgical masks, toilet paper, and bottled water have skyrocketed. Spurred on by fears pertaining to the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19), several other items including ammunition and [Read More…]
In September 2023, Beretta unveiled their next generation combat rifle, the project is collectively termed the ‘New Assault Rifle Platform’ or NARP. Beretta were kind enough to speak to TFB and give us a detailed rundown of the rifle, the project and its [Read More…]
Barrett is a single name that’s synonymous with large caliber rifles and being the self-proclaimed leader in long-range. Since the company was born, they’ve resided in a small factory roughly an hour south of Nashville, TN. The name might be known the world [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM Bad Larry Suppressor. Let’s wrap up our 2024 SHOT Show Silencer coverage with a week in review for all things suppressor [Read More…]
Bear Creek Arsenal has been turning out some quite unique and affordable hardware over the years, and they’ve been investing towards improvement. One of those improvements has been to add cold hammer forging (CHF) tooling as an option with their AR-15 barrel lineup. [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 111. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) performed a record-high number of checks on Black Friday of 2023, says the Firearm Industry Trade Association.
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 71. I hope you’re ready for Thanksgiving and Black Friday! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, [Read More…]
Primary Arms recently added the Classic RD-25 Red Dot Sight that features push button operation to their lineup, which contrasts the knob-operated PA MD-25 in the SLx series. The new 25mm push button red dot sight harkens back to the style of early reflex sights like [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 68! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 61! As your gun collection grows, so does the budget for your ammunition. I find that despite the fact that I buy a lot of guns chambered in odd cartridges, I still end up always buying more of the standards – 9mm, 5.56, and 22LR. [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Web Deals 59! As in past weeks, we’ve stopped by again to gather up some of the best deals from around the web for guns, gear, and accessories. This can include anything from actual firearms to things like regular ammo bundle deals, magazine deals, [Read More…]
Since the original Glock 17 was produced in 1982, there has been about nine different configurations of barrel lengths and grip sizes, but today, we’ll take a look at the curious “crossover” Glock 45 MOS. For those new to Glock pistols, the G45 is chambered in 9mm [Read More…]
Just for the record, no, I haven’t started writing for the mainstream media, and if someone asked me “How pro-gun are you?”, I’d show them a photo of a battleship. We’ve all had a good laugh whenever the media announces that someone was found with “an [Read More…]
The full force of the intense summer heat is out this year and I’m looking for almost any way to stave off the sweat before we finally make it to fall. One way I’ve found that works well is to just not go outside and instead take more time to restock and [Read More…]
The year 2020 not only brought us the Covid pandemic and unprecedented instability, but it also graced us with the ever-divisive Kukrax, a kukri-axe hybrid. Last year Pearson Industries, the company behind it, announced a couple of more traditional knives, and now they [Read More…]