• 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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For those of you who already know what Discord is, here’s the permanent invite to the chat room: https://discord.gg/nRCWaNX For those of you who don’t know what Discord is – no doubt, all of you know what a chat room is. That’s Discord, more or [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James looks at the brand new CMMG Banshee. This is a 9mm SBR (short barrel rifle) PDW (personal defense weapon) AR15-type carbine that takes Glock magazines. In simpler terms, it’s a reeealllly tiny AR15 that uses the magazines from your Glock pistols. James also runs [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Ruger Security-9 pistol, a $300 (street price) handgun designed for those shooters who want a fullsize 9mm…for $300. Is this a budget 9 worth owning or just a bust? James tells you in today’s episode. The Firearm Blog’s [Read More…]
In this very special episode of TFBTV, James announces the winners of the first annual Guntube Awards, a.k.a. the “Glocscars.” The best of the best were nominated by the editors of The Firearm Blog, and TFBTV viewers chose the winner. So who did you think the best GunTube channels were? [Read More…]
Last month, TFB published the “March Gatness” tournament – a readers’ choice bracket tournament to determine which rifle, revolver, and handgun is the best of the best (or at least the readers’ favorite). The winners will be featured in a TFBTV video. To vote, [Read More…]
Žiga Polajnar, more commonly known as the face of Polenar Tactical (although many would argue that title belongs to Manca) will be crossing the Atlantic from his home in Slovenia to teach two small one-day AK courses in Texas the week before NRAAM. Žiga is both a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James gives the Sig Sauer P365 in 9mm a thorough rundown. On paper, the P365 looks like the ultimate carry 9mm: it’s as thin and light as most single stack 9mm pistols that only carry 6 or 7 rounds, while it can hold up to 11 (or 13 rounds with […] Read [Read More…]
Last month, TFB published the “March Gatness” tournament – a readers’ choice bracket tournament to determine which rifle, revolver, and handgun is the best of the best (or at least the readers’ favorite). The winners will be featured in a TFBTV video. To vote, [Read More…]
In this very special April Fool’s edition of TFBTV, James Reeves takes a light look at a heavy myth: Is it true that forward slide serrations are important for operating a handgun while your hands are slippery? What about the grip? Is a slippery grip too difficult to handle for mag changes, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James has a look at Ruger’s new/old 9mm revolver in the proven SP101 format. TFB’s managing editor, Pete, was skeptical of the SP101 in 9mm. From his November 2017 article about the “new” 9 mil 101: “Ruger has just announced a new model of [Read More…]
Last week, TFB published the “March Gatness” tournament – a readers’ choice bracket tournament to determine which rifle, revolver, and handgun was the best of the best (or at least the readers’ favorite). The winners will be featured in a TFBTV video. To vote, [Read More…]
Earlier this week, TFB ran an article on TFBTV’s “March Gatness” tournament (posted at http://gat.life). We’re going to determine what readers think to be the best rifle, shotgun, automatic pistol, and revolver (click here) ever made. TFBTV [Read More…]
GO DIRECTLY TO THE POLLS ➼➼➼ http://gat.life The month of March has become – quasi-officially – tournament season, thanks in no small part to the NCAA basketball tournament. Everyone loves a little bracket-based competition, and presumably, everyone here loves [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses (and busts) four of the most popular AK-47 myths with the help of Mishaco and Karl from InRange TV. Is the AK as 10+ MOA inaccurate as people say? Is it as reliable as legend tells us? Are they cheap to make? And what’s the deal with shooting [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets to run the brand new Hi-Point 1095 10mm Carbine into the ground! Everyone’s been waiting for this carbine, so how is it? As reported at thefirearmblog.com by Pete M.: Budget firearms manufacturer Hi-Point is one of the biggest punching bags in the [Read More…]
In this episode, James gives a quick overview of the Canik TP9SFL – a budget-oriented yet well-featured out of the box tournament gun. Richard Johnson from The Firearm Blog originally covered the release: “There’s a new gun in town, and its name is the TP9SFL. Recently announced is the [Read More…]
In this SUPER SPECIAL episode of TFBTV Mail Room, James introduces the First Annual GLOCSCARS, which recognize the best channels on YouTube that are all certainly better than TFBTV. James announces nominees for the best gun YouTube channels and YOU pick them at patreon.com/tfbtv. There are three [Read More…]
Will a lowly backpack full of books beat an “assault rifle” loaded with military-grade ammo? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests an SBR H&K MP5, an AK-47, and an AR-15 against a lightly loaded bookbag to find out if books are more effective than body armor against guns. [Read More…]
Lately, TFBTV has made a habit of hitting significant landmarks on significant holidays. On New Year’s Eve 2017/18, TFBTV crossed the 100 million view threshold. Right on the heels of this achievement, Mardi Gras Day, February 13, 2018, TFBTV earned its 400,000th [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves walks you through the process of capturing great video indoors and outdoors. Filming shooting-action videos and videos of your guns is often a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be if you are willing to manually control your camera. Just put your [Read More…]
The Arsenal ARS30-1 made its public/dealer debut at the 2017 NASGW Wholesaler Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Made by Gemtech, the ARS30 is obviously purpose-built for the AK47/AK74 platform but is capable of withstanding a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. Constructed of titanium, it weighs in at [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses his Top 5 Guns from SHOT Show 2018. There were a lot of innovative and interesting new guns at SHOT 2018, and in this video, James gives consideration to all of them, from the practical, to the tactical, to the fantastical. See what James believes to be this [Read More…]
SHOT’s tough. Not only is it demanding of your time and patience, but it’s physically challenging, as the TFBTV cast is usually up at 7am every day to film video, and then they cut that day’s video until 2am or later. Wash, rinse, and repeat that [Read More…]
While this mythical knife-gun – the Arsenal RS-1 – has been to a few SHOT Shows in the past, this year represents the last of these hand-made, unusual pieces, as they are no longer being manufactured. Sure, they are pretty neat and unique but – are they worth $2,500? Thoughts in [Read More…]
In this SHOT coverage from James, James visits with his friend Hayim at CAA to (ENTHUSIASTICALLY!) get the news on the RONI expansion and modifications for this year. From CAA’s press release: The Micro RONI® is the newest compact addition for a pistol carbine conversion kit. The light and sturdy [Read More…]
James visits 5.11’s SHOT Show 2018 display to see the smattering of new gear on display there: From TFB’s own Adam S.’s article about 5.11’s SHOT Display: 5.11 TACTICAL ALL MISSIONS PACK (AMP) This next backpack released at SHOT Show actually comes in 3 different sizes based [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2018 coverage, James discusses SIG’s new 716 Gen2 DMR (designated marksman rifle) in 6.5mm Creedmoor. *You guys pick the stock in the comments! The Top Comment for the stock will be sent to SIG!* From SIG: “Familiar handling, unfamiliar power, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the relatively new FN 509 pistol and the FN15 AR pistol with FN’s reps. From FN’s materials: *The FN 509* The FN 509™ is built on the proven architecture of the FNS™ Compact, FN made changes internally and externally to meet the rigorous [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Rich from SIG about the prototype VTAC Edition SIG M400 which will be out as soon as spcs are finalized with an MSRP of $1,525. From SIG’s Press Release: Viking Tactical prides itself on crafting battle-proven gear “for warriors, by [Read More…]
In this SHOT 2018 episode of TFBTV, James get’s to fulfill a wish he had from SHOT 2017 – to fire the Kel-Tec RDB Survival. The RDB-S was introduced at SHOT last year, but only recently has it gone into actual production. From Kel-Tec’s official description: The RDB™ is the new [Read More…]
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