One of TFB’s resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR’s, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.
The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
Taofledermaus, known for some interesting YouTube videos well before Demolition Ranch made it highly entertaining, has embarked at creating a firearm out of construction equipment, a 22LR rifle, and some air rifle pellets. Using “powder activated tool” [Read More…]
The Washington Post has been following an unusual Government procurement during the investigation and now prosecution phases. In short, a little-known program office attempted to procure suppressors from a mechanic, at quite a premium. For what would seem to be an [Read More…]
ShootingTheBull410 (one my absolute favorite YouTube channels) has tested the SS197 5.7 x 28mm projective in his characteristic ballistics gel test. Tested out of the FiveSeveN, the SS197 comes in between the 22LR and 9mm in terms of ballistic energy. Combined with a [Read More…]
Now available to the general public, Kyle (FPSRussia) got one of the first cracks at the Ohio Ordnance Works Heavy Counter-Assault Rifle. Ohio left no portion of the design untouched, stripped significant weight from the design and adding modern touches including a [Read More…]
Propper’s Blog posted up an excellent link on the early development of camouflage. As it turns out, the first impetus of camouflage in the modern era was from the development of optics… but not to target infantry. But before the First World War, camouflage [Read More…]
I would not normally associate wine and shooting, but it seems the Daylight Wine Company has. Their latest wine line is “Ammunition” designed and specifically catering to the male wine market. Their description: Wines of the Highest Caliber We are [Read More…]
The Washington Post has a fascinating short expose into the training of Navy doctors who are using Chicago-area hospitals for trauma experience. Due to the high violent crime rate, Navy doctors and nurses are put into rotation and gain exposure to gunshots, knife [Read More…]
SWAT Magazine is now hosting the SWAT Exchange, a free firearms and tactical-gear related buy, sell, & trade board. Setting itself apart from GunBroker and other boards, SWAT Exchange requires users to upload photographs of the actual items. Also, the exchange [Read More…]
It was just a matter or time; the low-cost overseas manufacturers (read: China, etc.) have been able to replicate the long battery life that has been AimPoint’s claim to fame. Primary Arms, famous (or notorious) for high(er) quality, low-cost, red-dots has [Read More…]
What happens when optics guys put their hats on and design a scope for common sporting rifles in common shooting situations? You get a solid concept with the potential for excellent execution. The Mark AR series is designed specifically for Modern Sporting Rifles and [Read More…]
I like shooting across flat land, but for those of you who live near elevation changes more than a small hill may find TheLoadoutRoom’s How-To on high-angle shooting a treat. Its an easy read, but requires some basic knowledge of trigonometry to understand. For [Read More…]
Its amazing how the times and thinking changes over time. Guns and Ammo posted up an article from 1966 on the debate of full-size rifles versus carbines. Its a fascinating read, giving you a glipse into the mindset of the day. To put it simply, the carbine was viewed [Read More…]
I cannot imagine what John Moses Browning thought what accessories his ubiquitous design would spawn. But, I would imagine he would be patriotic and agree that Strike Industries 1911 Polymer Extreme Flat Pattern grips would be a worthy addition to the .45 handgun. [Read More…]
According to user “RebelRouser” on AR15.com, the Canadian C7 rifle is a markedly different from the standard M16 issued to US armed forces. While the C7 is built off of the Technical Data Package from Colt, the Canadians claim to have made over 150 [Read More…]
248Shooter turned me on to an offering from Detroit Bullet Works, a Michgan-based ammunition manufacturer. Touted as the “ultimate storage” system for your rounds, the Ammo Luggage systems are Pelican cases that are custom-cut to store and transport [Read More…]
I am absolute awe of the tenacity and never-give-up attitude of Special Forces. Adding to the litany of reasons that I am grateful that rough men stand at the door is the story of SEAL Senior Chief Mike Day, who cleared a room of four combatants after taking multiple [Read More…]
LooserRounds got its hands on a PDF document from the FBI Training Division going into detailed justification of the 9mm Luger pistol round for Law Enforcement. My take? Makes sense for law enforcement, but the caliber wars are far from over. Full text of the [Read More…]
Manta, known for their gel-like temperature resistant rail & suppressor covers is bringing its navigation light around Modern Day Marine. Soldier Systems has photos, but in short, its a low-profile fully configurable LED light that fits into a rail cover. At only [Read More…]
Sometimes, I am just in awe of what a good creative person backed by a solid concept can create. SilencerCo has created the most impressive GIF image I have ever seen. By animating the shot, the explanation is incredibly more effective than a simple static graphic could [Read More…]
As the panic buying began to taper off, PRIME Club introduced a new model for procuring ammunition for the shooting community. Shooters were able to purchase a membership and receive minimum guaranteed ammo shipments on a quarterly basis (a [Read More…]
The AK Operators Union, Local 47-74 has posted a video on the capabilities of operating AK-47 weapon systems in “emergency situations”. In short, they show that the AK weapon system can be operated without the dust cover and more interestingly, without the [Read More…]
BreachBangClear has posted an excellent trieste and introduction to new 7.62mm marking munitions from UTM. Man-Marking Rounds are deployed by the US Military, Federal agencies, and LE customers to better simulate real-world firearms combat. Simplified, UTM’s [Read More…]
Duane Liptak, Jr., the Director of Product Management & Marketing at MagPul Industies, responded to a thread on M4Carbine telegraphing the companies intent on “Arm Braces”. Direct Quote below: More braces and more opinion requests might just hasten an [Read More…]
Preppers may want to pay attention: Federal has gone live with nitrogen-purged “fresh-fire” packs for 5.56 rounds. Federal is packaging 30 rounds (coincidentally ideal for most standard-capacity magazines) of 5.56 in (very) long-term storable containers. The [Read More…]
Michael H. Blank, formerly of the Broadsword Group, LLC and Sharps Rifle company has formally filed suit against his former employer. Mr. Blank contends that he is owed a 10% royalty based on a verbal contract between Broadsword and himself for IP he brought to the [Read More…]
Guns.com is reporting that the Sig Sauer and the ATF have not yet come to a resolution on their previously reported dispute over the civlian-oriented MPX pistol-caliber carbine muzzle brake. As we reported in July, Sig contends that the brake is just a brake, where the [Read More…]
The 1301 is a Formula 1 car. Its designed to look good and go fast but at the expense of creature comforts. How so? Read below and get to know this Italian 12-gauge boomstick. The key component of the 1301 is Beretta’s “Blink” gas system. Beretta [Read More…]
Being a writer in the industry, we get bombarded with videos, pictures, and media on a daily basis. Sometimes, something just stands out by virtue of the filming, weapon system, production value, or a combination of the three. The video created for the MSBS (now fielded [Read More…]
Bill Rogers of Rogers Shooting School has been applying common sense to shooting for quite some time. True to that mantra, Rogers, with its partner HolsterOps.com has relased the TRT, or Tap-Rack Training Aid. In short, these are inserts that go into the top of a [Read More…]
Online Universities are drastically changing the higher-education landscape by making academics more accessible through online portals. Online classes are typically go-at-your-own pace with significant financial savings. The same idea has now been applied to firearms. [Read More…]