Tom is a former Navy Corpsman that spent some time bumbling around the deserts of Iraq with a Marine Recon unit, kicking in tent flaps and harassing sheep. Prior to that he was a paramedic somewhere in DFW, also doing some Executive Protection work between shifts. Now that those exciting days are behind him, he teaches wilderness medicine and runs an on-demand medical staffing business. He hopes that his posts will help you find solid gear that will survive whatever you can throw at it–he is known (in certain circles) for his curse…ahem, ability…to find the breaking point of anything.
You can reach him at tom.r AT thefirearmblog.com or at https://thomasrader.com
Probably not all that interesting to some, but I found it noteworthy. Not being a collector, I had no idea how much pre-stamp machine guns went for. $35,000. Plus a modest 5% buyers fee of $1,750… Supply and demand in action. This one was marked U.S. [Read More…]
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics and Under Armour are teaming up to introduce a version of the TERRA ED line which will include Under Armour’s “Bio Harness”, which is constructed of adjustable elastic straps, hypalon attachments and metal hardware. These [Read More…]
SIG is now shipping the MCX in 5.56mm for those of you that have been patiently waiting. I do appreciate that manufacturers are efforting out platforms that allow for reconfiguration with other components that you may have, and the MCX (obviously not the 5.56) that I [Read More…]
Okay everyone, rev up your discussion typing fingers… X Products submitted to BATFE for determination and received a response. in the Can Cannons current configuration it is considered an SBR Short Barrel Rifle when placed on a rifle receiver, and an AOW Any [Read More…]
I’ll see your drone mounted pistol and raise you a ground based RF cannon to thwart your attack… Obviously not intended for personal use, and not a “firearm” (I’m secretly pining away for the day when TFB covers lasers and phased plasma [Read More…]
Middle of June we posted about AutoTargets, a new company bringing some innovation to our beloved hobby/sport/profession. I tend to be somewhat of a tech geek so this particular product was definitely something on my radar. AutoTargets finally completed their research [Read More…]
Strike has a history of making super affordable mods for your guns that really can dress it up and give it a different look than all of the other “black rifles” out there. When my editor approached me about doing a review for a new product they have, after he [Read More…]
I’m mentioned it before, and I will mention it again, I am generally a fan of Strike Industries and the products they come out with. They definitely offer an affordable way to customize your rifle and give it a distinctive look. Well, they are now offering a [Read More…]
I love my GORUCK Firearms gear. A lot (don’t judge me). My only current issue with it is for 3-Gun. The Discreet Rifle Case is useless for the shotgun, and necessitates that I carry another bag. It would be nice to have a single carry solution. The [Read More…]
Tom Gomez and I are doing a comparative ballistic gel test with this ammunition (and three others), the results of which should be published in an article next month. We are testing the 9mm version and doing four of the FBI tests. So far we are definitely seeing [Read More…]
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Colt is currently hiring in many areas of the business including engineering, supervisory and procurement, amongst others. We’re continuing our strategic effort to attract the very best executives and associates,” said Stephen Welford, Director [Read More…]
There is the “tactical” side to beautifying a firearm (depending on what you appreciate). And then there is this kind of detailing… Browning has two new Citori 725 Sporting 12 gauge over and under shotguns. These High Grade models receive as much [Read More…]
So, Firearms, Not Politics (but sometimes accessories)… A couple of months ago, Phil asked me if I would be willing to review a belt. Of course I would. I wear pants. I like my pants to stay up. And I like to hang things off of my waist—generally some sort of device [Read More…]
At first I was like “Huh? Wha?”. And then I was like “Ahhhh!”. It is not really a huge, massive innovation, but I think the utility level is pretty high, and should definitely solve a pain point for some users. Designed to replace the cap [Read More…]
Fobus has a new offering: the GL43ND Evolution polymer holster. It is available in paddle, belt and ankle models for both right and left-handed users. The Fobus Evolution Series holsters, now available for the popular GLOCK G43, offer passive retention with an [Read More…]
SilencerCo is promoting a discount program for those that have served. SilencerCo’s SPEQ program is our way of saying thanks to our men and women in uniform. Short for Service Proven Equipment, the SPEQ program offers a substantial discount on SilencerCo products to [Read More…]
I actually never knew this was a “thing”… I am definitely intrigued. African Sporting Creations is the only company that manufactures wood and carbon fiber monopods, bipods and tripod shooting sticks in the USA backed up by an unconditional lifetime [Read More…]
We had previously mentioned that Kahr Firearms was looking to move to Pike County, PA, and it looks like they finally did just that. The owners picked Pike County because, according to them, they want to be where it’s gun friendly, and where half the county residents [Read More…]
Everyone likes free stuff, right? Wilson Combat & Vanquest partnered to create the ULTIMATE 27-liter bug-out / survival backpack, the Wilson Combat Falconer. To thank supporters like YOU, we’ve created an awesome gear package for one lucky winner. LIKE, SHARE [Read More…]
Back at SHOT, in January, one of the vendors I met at Range Day was Neely from Ready Range (now known as “Right Now Range”). She had a simple, but pretty neat, product which is basically a “target in a box”. Well, I suppose the target is the box, but [Read More…]
I suppose this is a little “big brother-y” but the tech is still kind of cool. I can see the utility in certain professions–namely the one they discuss. The other interesting feature (they discuss in the video) is for detecting maintenance issues. [Read More…]
I am a huge fan of innovation, and I think this is a product that qualifies! Basically it is a speed loader that fits in the hollow behind the magazine well on a Glock. I always just capped mine with a plug, but I like the idea of using it for storing tools. The [Read More…]
I tend to be somewhat of a pack collector. A buddy of mine swears by “lumbar” style packs (I’m more of a traditional “hang on the shoulders” pack guy). When I saw this press release in our queue, I was definitely intrigued by a number [Read More…]
When I first published the review of the Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 there was definitely a vocal number that disavowed a love for anything Taurus. Apparently though, despite some bad experiences people have previously had with their products, this model is doing [Read More…]
Those of you have that have worn plates, did you wear steel or ceramics? I was issued ceramic plates (ESAPIs), and while lighter than steel (the ESAPIs were somewhere around 6 lbs each, if I recall correctly), were pretty bulky. RMA Armament has a solution that is [Read More…]
Inventive, yes. Dangerous, yes. Fun, I’ll bet! Seriously though, should we be concerned about amateur assassin drones? How long until we have Action Pistol competitions that are done by drone? It doesn’t look that technologically challenging to do. [Read More…]
Hi all! In response to feedback we have added a few more features to the TFB Ammo Feed. We have made a number of tweaks to the interface fonts and colors with some minor tweaks to the filter box for a better experience. But the big new feature is the ability to: [Read More…]
While hoarding ammo and people buying it “right off the truck” is an annoyance for most of us, the increased (and sustained) buying of ammo (and guns) has benefited one major aspect–conservation. The taxes related to the purchase of firearms and ammo [Read More…]
I hope you all had a good 4th of July. Aside from the somber importance of this day to the American readership, I thought you all could appreciate some gun porn. Nothing really new here, but wanted to share how I spent some of my day. BMC Tactical sponsored a 4th of [Read More…]
UTM has a stripped down kit, called the Core Kit, which is just the bolt carrier group, magazine and 50 rounds of ammo for $294. Basically it just doesn’t have the targets, traps and cleaning kit. UTM RBT Target Conversions are designed for utmost safety, [Read More…]
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