• 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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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…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Industry Day coverage, James checks out the H&K SP5K at the H&K booth. While the SP5K has been teased by HK since 2016, it’s recently been hitting retail shelves and is ready for the commercial market. H&K’s reps give you the scoop. From [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new integrally suppressed MCX .300BLK upper with Rich from SIG at SHOT Show 2018. This is a one-stamp gun as it’s a pinned silencer bringing the overall barrel length of barrel plus silencer to greater than 16″. From SIG’s description [Read More…]
In this SHOT Show Floor Day Episode of TFBTV, James discusses Kahr’s newest addition to it’s lineup – the S-Series. These are reasonably-priced but fully-loaded single stack 9mm pistols made for deep carry. From Kahr’s Press Materials: At the 146th NRA Annual Meeting in [Read More…]
In this episode of SHOT Show 2018 TFBTV coverage, James Reeves discusses B&T’s new 16 inch APC223 rifle, designed as a US civilian version of the reputed Swiss APC556 rifle. B&T describes the APC556 as “Designed to meet the future needs of Police and Military forces worldwide, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT 2018, James Reeves covers new guns from Zenith, including the Z5P pistol and Zenith’s new .300 Blackout upper. Zenith also discusses that they are going to start servicing all roller locking carbines in the futuree, including those from other [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new COMPLETE Retro AR15 rifles offered by Brownell’s – the best part is that they went on sale on Day 1 of SHOT at 2PM MST. These rifles are almost dead-on clones of the original M16/AR15s, including the Model 601, and they are completely [Read More…]
In SHOT Show 2018 episode of TFBTV, James visits with FightLite to talk about the new SCR Raider and MCR Light Machine Gun: From FightLite’s press materials about the SCR Raider: Through creative engineering and a quest for uncompromising performance, the revolutionary SCR® Pistol is in a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses an unnamed concept gun with Justin Moon, the head of Auto-Ordnance and Kahr Arms – a Tommy Gun design that accepts AR15 furniture. While the initial run will be .45ACP, there’s a distinct possibility that A-O’s new 9mm Tommy Gun may make it [Read More…]
BASED ON THE P320®, THE M17 IS THE U.S. ARMY’S CHOICE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW. After one of the most rigorous and highly competitive reviews in the history of military firearms, SIGSAUER Inc. was awarded the Modular Handgun System contract with a P320-based platform, the new U.S. Army M17. [Read More…]
In this SHOT Show 2018 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Rich with SIG about the brand new SIG P365. From SIG’s press release on the 365: Newington, NH (January 8, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces the new High-Capacity Micro-Compact P365 – the ultimate concealed carry pistol. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2018 coverage, James meets with Dave at Hi Point to discuss Hi-Point’s new 10mm carbine. As usual, it wil be affordably priced (MSRP is $389) and probably as reliable as it gets, if a little simple. Specs from Hi-Point: Barrel length: 17.5″ [Read More…]
In this SHOT 2018 Floor Day Interview, James gets further in depth with Jay Jacobson, the President of Franklin Armory, about the Franklin Armory Reformation, an 11.5″ AR15 with a standard buttstock that skirts the definition of “short barrel rifle” via omitting traditional [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James chats with Ryan Hicks of FIME Group about Arex’s new competition gun and a compact version of their very popular Tactical models. The Alpha is meant to be an out-of-the-box competition gun: It has a 5 inch barrel and commensurately extended slide, however [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James speaks with OSS at SHOT Range Day about their 3-piece Gen 4 silencers and their new 1-piece Gen 5 Helical QD suppressors. They are lighter and several hundred dollars cheaper than the three-piece Gen 4. From OSS’s Website re: Helical SIlencers: SUPERIOR [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Floor Day Coverage (Day 1), James talks to DSA’s sales manager, Marc, about DSA’s newest project: Glock slides. DSA is entering a not-too-crowded-but-growing market of manufacturers offering Glock slides. Ironically, with Glock frames from companies like [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Range Day Coverage of SHOT 2018, James visits CMMG to have a look at their new Mk4 Precision Rifle in .224 Valkirie and the new 9mm Guard AR15, which is Glock mag compatible. From CMMG’s press releases: *CMMG Mk4 .224 Valkyrie* The new CMMG Mk4 rifle in 224 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range coverage, James visits with his friends at Colt to see the new gear they brought to SHOT. This year, Colt’s got a new, high-end, competition ready 1911 – the Custom Competition – that has zero MIM or cast parts [Read More…]
Hudson Manufacturing has just released their new H9A pistol. It is an aluminum-framed version of the striker fired double stack Hudson H9 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. The original Hudson H9 has a steel frame with interchangeable G10 made grips, while the H9A will be half a pound lighter than the 34 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James goes HANDS ON with an exclusive look at PTR’s new PTR-9 roller-locking pistol. For more info, check out this article from Pete, TFB’s Managing Editor: (See https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/22/ptr-9c-roller-delayed-pistol/) “After years of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Industry Day at the Range coverage, James visits Matt Hornback at the Howa tent to talk about some new chassis rifles. Info on these new rigs from Howa’s site: *The Howa Bravo* The Howa Bravo provides the essential chassis benefits combined with conventional [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Range Day Coverage, James stretches the legs on IWI’s new TAVOR A7. From IWI’s press release: IWI, an SK Group Member, Launches the 7.62X51mm TAVOR 7 AR, the Newest Member of the TAVOR Bullpup Rifle Family Adapted for military and law enforcement [Read More…]
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/10/19/6-5-creedmoor-aussie-precision-lithgow-introduces-la105-woomera-long-range-rifle/ Australian rifle company Lithgow Arms has introduced a new rifle for the precision rifle shooting (PRS) market. Called the LA-105 Woomera (after an Australian aboriginal [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2018, James meets with 5.11 to talk about their new gear, and more importantly, their new GEO-7 proprietary camouflage pattern. From 5.11’s press release: 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of tactical apparel and gear, will showcase its [Read More…]
From Pete M’s article: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/17/iwi-tavor-ts12/ IWI is set to release the TS12 – a 12 gauge bullpup shotgun with a maximum shell capacity of 15+1 2 3/4″ shells. It is a gas operated semi automatic weapon with three rotating magazine tubes and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the top 5 guns that 2017 brought us. 2017 was a generally flat year for new product introductions. SHOT Show darlings, the Hudson H9 and the KelTec RDB Survival Rifle, didn’t get to shelves this year, and there wasn’t much in the way of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the brand new Gen 5 Glock 26 – Glock’s subcompact doublestack 9mm “baby Glock.” James goes over the features, and discusses why you might want this subcompact Glock, or why you might not? Glock’s press release is as [Read More…]
Tonight at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, Tom R., the new head editor of The Firearm Blog, and James Reeves, the Executive Producer of TFBTV, will host a live Q&A session from a craphole dive bar in either the LGD or Irish Channel of New Orleans. The chat will be [Read More…]
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