James Reeves is at the Angstadt Arms booth to discuss the Angstadt Vanquish with its creator, Rich Angstadt. The Vanquish is an SD-type AR-9 that accepts Glock mags (of course) and features in integrally suppressed upper that uses a ported barrel and no baffles. There are rifle variants and SBR [Read More…]
Known for their UDP-9 and UDP-45 pistol caliber carbines as well as their roller-delayed AR-9 platforms, Angstadt Arms is debuting a line of integrally suppressed 9mm barrels, upper receiver groups, and complete firearms. The Angstadt Arms Vanquish ISR system features a [Read More…]
Support the American Suppressor Association Freedom Raffle by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win several prize packages. Raffle ends on July 31, 2023. Additional details can be found below. More @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY #257: Limit TOXIC EXPOSURE – The New [Read More…]
Please see the information below to learn more about the Double D Foundation Red, White, And Boom Raffle. Good luck! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023 THE DOUBLE D FOUNDATION LAUNCHES RED, WHITE, AND BOOM RAFFLE TO ADVANCE FREEDOM, GROW PARTICIPATION IN [Read More…]
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Angstadt Arms unveiled two new no-baffle Vanquish suppressors at SHOT Show 2023. The first was showcased on their AR-9 pattern pistols and rifles, and the second was a totally new barrel for the 10/22 family of rifles. I had a chance to sit down with Angstadt Arms [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SHOT Show Range Day with Rich Angstadt to discuss the Ruger 10/22 Vanquish, a ported, no-baffle, integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22 that will actually slow down supersonic .22LR to subsonic speeds. This is an incredibly quiet platform for a suppressor with [Read More…]
Pistol frame, parts kit, and firearms manufacturer Polymer80 has issued a response to the ATF open letter to FFLs regarding the definition of ‘readily convertible’ as it pertains to firearms and firearm parts made by individuals. The Polymer80 statement addresses [Read More…]
On December 27, 2022, an ATF open letter to FFLs was published on the ATF website as a guide for the determination of whether pistol frames are completed or can be readily completed into firearms. The determination process is important because it identifies firearms [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s TriggrCon 2022 coverage, James Reeves interviews Rich Angstadt of Angstadt Arms about his newest creation, the Vanquish – an MP5SD-like integrally suppressed AR-9 carbine using a removable suppressor that has no baffles whatsoever – and it somehow sounds [Read More…]
I am a moron in many ways, but today’s example starts off with how I tell thousands of gun owners how they could win a contest for guns, suppressors, ammo, and gear – that I am also hoping to win. The American Suppressor Association Twenty 22 Raffle goes to [Read More…]
The state of Florida is pretty well known for its fairly gun-friendly laws. While the American South, in general, can be considered somewhat of a very pro-gun area, the Sunshine State (or Gunshine State as I like to call it) has always ranked pretty highly in my head in [Read More…]
On March 24th the ATF released an open letter to all Federal Firearms Licensees in regards to the purchase, selling, and possession of Forced Reset Triggers or FRTs. Although this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, the letter is quite clear in its [Read More…]
The American Suppressor Association is the only organization that is dedicated to protecting and advancing silencer ownership in America. Through education and legislative support, the ASA has helped to legalize suppressor ownership and enabled the use of suppressors [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber suppressor. Last week we held our breath and suppressed some full-power 10mm rounds. This week we take away one millimeter to [Read More…]
Silencer Shop, the largest suppressor distributor in the U.S., is launching the 4473 Cloud service for FFLs. Before your eyes glass over and you jump to your other daily news sources – for example: live shark tracker, or naked yoga on YouTube (find it yourself) [Read More…]
About a year ago we reported on the possibility of easing the burden on Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders in terms of the International Trafficking of Arms (ITAR) regulatory requirements. ITAR for FFLs is inherently confusing: while dealers usually aren’t [Read More…]
Our friends at Orchid Advisors just made us aware of a procedural change in firearms transfers in the state of Alabama. Alabama FFLs can no longer accept the state’s Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) as an exemption for a federal NICS check. Apparently, Alabama has not [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to our 13th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is [Read More…]
In a document labeled ‘Only for State internal use’ reviewed by NBC News, the U.S. Department of State is finally set to make regulatory changes to the International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR) for small arms. The ITAR changes will ease the burden on the [Read More…]
Our friends at the American Suppressor Association are entering the last hours of their $15K raffle and membership drive. Join the ASA to support the legal and responsible use of silencers as well as helping to spread the joys of quieter shooting among American gun [Read More…]
Right now if you are living on the east coast, you have multiple significant storms heading your way that could unfortunately change your life for the worst. To curb against the danger of these storms, some states are actually advising evacuation of your home, if [Read More…]
Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are required to jump through various hoops to be able to sell guns as a business. From zoning laws, to insurance to National Firearms Act (NFA) payments, and to detailed record keeping, license holders need to be in compliance or risk [Read More…]
For those wanting to suppress a Canik TP9, your wait is over. Today, Century Arms International (exclusive importer of Canik pistols and accessories) announced that the TP9SFT are now shipping. This specific version of the TP9 is Canik’s answer to customer demand [Read More…]
Good morning fellow silencer lovers. Thanks for coming back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday. If this is your first time joining us for this weekly digest, our goal is to bring you the latest news, events and products coming out of the suppressor industry. Think of this [Read More…]
The Lone Survivor Foundation is holding a raffle to raise funds for its charitable efforts. The prize? A custom Lone Star Texas Strong Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact pistol. The pistol is a donation from Brownells and Smith & Wesson. Finished in a Cerakote [Read More…]
Cesar B. posted this photo of a range rental Maxim 9. He is not sure how this happened but there was a baffle strike on the end cap of the Maxim 9. Even if the screws were loose could the end cap shift enough to get in the path of a bullet? Well somehow this […] [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms announced via their YouTube and Facebook pages on Friday that all funds will be donated to two partnered charities. The charities are the Matthew 25 Ministries fund or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Disaster Relief Fund. Faxon will also be raffling a unique ARAK-21 XRS rifle to [Read More…]
Why are some FFL owners stupid and lazy? Mark Mann, owner of Mann’s World LLC and Rifleman gun shop in Macon, Georgia is facing 8 years in prison for violating NFA and ATF laws. Mark Mann is disabled in that he has impaired vision. However that is not an excuse [Read More…]
Somebody has been sending letters to FFLs in the United States alleging to be from Heckler & Koch Germany. The letter claims that H&K is recalling all firearms from the United States because they don’t like President Trump and they think there are too [Read More…]
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information released a report earlier this month that lists the number of firearms stolen or lost from a Federal Firearms Licence holders for last year. The FFL Thefts/Losses [Read More…]
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