• Owner, Neutral Ground Gun Co.
• NRA/Louisiana State Police certified concealed weapons instructor, 2012-present
• Maxim Magazine’s MAXIMum Warrior, 2011
• TFBTV Executive Producer
• Champion, Key West Cinco De Mayo Taco Eating Competition
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Which is better? That AUG or the AR-15? Let’s hear your opinion with this poll before James gets started: https://forms.gle/xei8FeLqgRo7f3rMA In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes over seven reasons that the AR-15/M-16/M4 carbine is better than the Steyr AUG bullpup. Based on [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses five guns that need to make a comeback in the American market, and how they could be remixed a little bit to make them more functional or commercially attractive. Not to spoil any surprises, but we are looking at guns from Heckler & Koch, Glock, [Read More…]
Which is better? The Steyr AUG or the AR-15? Let’s hear your opinion with this poll before James gets started: https://forms.gle/xei8FeLqgRo7f3rMA In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes over seven reasons (OK, really just six) that the Steyr AUG bullpup is better than the AR-15/M-16/M4 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James gets invited to a wedding that happened a year ago, goes on a rant about toxic pesticides in our plants, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the BUL Armory SAS II Ultra-Light. The BUL Armory SAS II UL is a 2011 (or double stack 1911) that he thought he was going to hate – no, that he wanted to hate. The BUL Armory SAS II UL is a polymer/alloy/steel hybrid made specifically to [Read More…]
Have you ever wondered what the most space and/or weight-efficient guns are for concealed carry? Not at all? Just me? I have. Oh buddy, have I ever. I’ve spent years wondering. In late 2016, I started going to manufacturers’ websites and collecting data – weight, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves ranks the six thinnest, smallest, MOST EFFICIENT single stack 9mm handguns for concealed carry by efficiency. In other words, which 9mm EDC pocket pistols are the most efficient carry guns based on capacity versus their size and weight? It’s a tough [Read More…]
Two weeks ago, I published this video: AK guys, living up to the stereotype, missed the obvious satirical nature of the video. As a result, there is a contingent of the gun community that now believes that I hate the AK. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to raid the safe and fondle some guns. [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…]
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…]
The homie Roy at Brownells emailed me a clever promo they have going now – “Brownells Boredom Buster”. Rules are below, but the long and short of it is that Brownells is giving someone a shot at a $10k shopping spree if they post an entertaining [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV – the third in a series about bear defense – James Reeves discusses the results of a new study that tends to prove that guns are, indeed, more effective than bear spray for deterring grizzly bears. But does that mean that you should ditch bear spray? Not so [Read More…]
It’s AK-47 vs. AR-15 today on The Firearm Blog. We’ve got a fun coronacollab for you today on TFBTV; James and his equally well-maned brother from another mother (possibly literally), Brandon Herrera (a.k.[47]a. “The AK Guy“) decided to have a good old fashioned YouTube [Read More…]
I. Introduction: > Setting: My livingroom, watching locally cached episodes of True Blood > Voice comes booming over megaphone from a dune buggy in the cul-de-sac outside There has been too much violence, too much pain. None here are without sin, but I have an [Read More…]
Yes, you guys probably already panic bought your guns, but James has advice for the Johnny-come-latelys to the gun game (and info for the next Chinese virus crisis). Background checks and gun buys were up 300% last week. There are brand new gun owners out there who panic buy firearms for the [Read More…]
Background checks and gun buys were up 300% last week. There are brand new gun owners out there who panic buy firearms for the flugaloo without any guidance whatsoever. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives advice to beginners on what the best guns are for personal defense and tells you why. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV mailroom, James Reeves opens and reads your shitty email and packages, builds the PEN-15 with the help of Mark the Ruiner, and reveals it on NATIONAL TELEVISION (or just YouTube, but you know what we meant). Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves brings you episode one of “Thunder Rants”. This series captures bits and pieces of knowledge dropped by Clint Smith while James was visiting Clint at Thunder Ranch in Oregon. You’ve got gun knowledge, life knowledge, and Clint’s [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves buys himself a Molot VEPR-12 short barrel shotgun. Impressed by its reliability in previous reviews, James wants to find out if the venerable VEPR-12 and its self-regulating gas system is also reliable with the SilencerCo Salvo-12 shotgun silencer. Watch today [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves continues the “Win the Fight” Series, a set of videos that TFBTV recorded and produced in collaboration with Thunder Ranch and in partnership with Aero Precision, EOTech, Ballistic Advantage, Brownells, and Doubletap Ammunition. This episode is a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves follows up on his prior video, “The Best Guns for the Apocalypse: Boogaloadouts Vol. I”, and talks about the 5 WORST loadouts for TEOTWAWKI. TFBTV viewers made suggestions in response to the first video, and James went through each and every one [Read More…]
Today on TFBTV, James Reeves gives an honest review of the CAA MCK Glock chassis (also made for other platforms). This device allows you to slip your handgun into a chassis that gives it SMG-like properties, and it’s an expensive gadget cooked up by real Israeli operators. But is this thing [Read More…]
Today on TFBTV, James Reeves looks at Gemtech’s quietest 9mm suppressor ever, the Gemtech Lunar 9. How does it perform on the S&W M&P 2.0 and the Heckler & Koch SP-5 / MP5? Check today’s video to see (hear?) for yourself. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets hands on with Zastava’s new M85/Z85 Tactical, which was unveiled at SHOT Show 2020. The new M85 Tactical is a Zastava-made, Zastava-imported, and Zastava-converted 10″ .223/5.56mm “Krinkov” style AK in “pistol” format [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the TSA databases and the FAA traveler traffic reports to figure out which airports found the most guns at TSA security checkpoints in 2019. While it’s easy to predict which airports may have taken the most firearms from passengers, James dives deeper, [Read More…]
What was the best gear from SHOT 2020? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about the five best bits of kit that he liked at SHOT Show 2020. There was a LOT there – did you see anything you liked? Let us know in the comments. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Show Time, James reviews the BEST SMGs and pistol caliber carbines from SHOT 2020. Do you agree with his list? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Mike Pappas of Dead Air Silencers to talk about the new Dead Air Nomad-L and to crush McDonald’s Sausage and Egg McMuffins. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
James Reeves of TFB talks with Savage CEO Al Kasper about SHOT Show 2020, new products on the show floor, and what’s on the horizon for Savage. Savage recently parted ways with Vista Outdoors and was required by Mr. Kasper and a group of investors. Now that Savage is under new ownership, watch [Read More…]
Subscribe to TFBTV Show Time here!: https://www.youtube.com/tfbtvshowtime In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses his 5 (really, 7) favorite long guns, rifles, shotguns, and etc. from SHOT Show 2020. What did you want to see make the list? Please tell us in the comments. Read more at: [Read More…]
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