In a landmark move for the gun industry, RSBC Investment Group has strategically acquired STEYR ARMS, the prestigious Austrian firearm manufacturer known for its rich history and robust product line – but of course, we’re all thinking about the Steyr AUG. [Read More…]
The Czech Republic’s President Petr Pavel visited CZ’s factory in Uhersky Brod. The president formerly served 39 years in the Czech army and was previously the Chief of the General Staff. He was shown around the factory by CZ’s CEO Jan Zajic who [Read More…]
Canadian shooters are currently trying to navigate a legal tangle that saw practically all semi-auto rifles banned a few months back, with changes that now allow those rifles to continue in usage, but more bans coming and… blah blah blah. It’s almost [Read More…]
Back in 2020, we had a look at some of the creations of Marco Rigido, the creative mind, and skilled hands, behind the M.R. New System Arms gunsmithing company. Earlier this year we had the chance for a visit to Marco’s workshop and we can offer you a glimpse of [Read More…]
The Savage Arms rimfire plant in Ontario, Canada, is going to expand and start producing new lever-action rifles, and new centerfires.
Brazilian manufacturer and Indian company team up to create JD Taurus, making firearms in India with an apparent focus on Asian market.
The MidwayUSA Foundation funding program is getting ready to spend millions more after dropping five-million-plus on youth shooting sports.
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This video contains rare, exclusive footage inside the Beretta Italy factory, showing how the Beretta 92 pistol is made. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, to visit the oldest gun company in the world, Beretta. James brings you behind-the-scenes access to [Read More…]
Now, Hexmag magazines, grips and other parts, as well as Sentry Solutions products, will be under the Point One USA corporate umbrella.
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We all know Zastava Arms as a firearms manufacturer, Serbia’s premier maker of Kalashnikov-pattern rifles and more. In addition to their dozens of famed AK models, Zastava also produces quite a few other weapons, from handguns to bolt-action rifles and even a [Read More…]
Chris Bezzina will take over as CEO at Savage Arms at the end of December, 2023, after almost 20 years in other roles at the company.
The Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad’s company Czechoslovak Group (CSG), now holds the majority stake in Armi Perazzi, a renowned Italian manufacturer specializing in shotguns for trap shooting and hunting. Established in 1957 by Daniele Perazzi and currently led [Read More…]
Gaston Glock, inventor of the GLOCK Safe-Action Pistol, has passed away at the age of 94. One of a select few individuals who have dramatically changed the firearms industry, Mr. Glock pioneered the use of polymers for pistol frames, re-defined the term [Read More…]
The Colt CZ Group has announced a deal to acquire Czech ammunition manufacturer Sellier & Bellot. This marks Colt CZ Group’s latest acquisition and their continued expansion in the small arms sector. The deal is worth more than $350 million and sees Colt CZ [Read More…]
Earlier this year NIOA acquired Barrett Firearms and now they are looking to expand their reach in the US by taking up a tenancy at the US Army’s Picatinny Arsenal which is home to the Army’s Joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and weapons. Here’s [Read More…]
At the very end of August, I had the extreme pleasure of going on a tour at the Silencer Cental headquarters where all of the quiet magic happens. Silencer Central formerly Dakota Silencers has been delivering silence for over 15 years (closing in on 20!). They are [Read More…]
Remington will shut down its factory in Ilion, New York in early March of 2024. Production will move to its Georgia facility.
Last week was a holiday so we skipped a week of Friday Night Lights. Need your fix of night vision and thermal content? Well, today is a big one. I went to the ECNS 4 (East Coast Night Shoot 4) in Ohio. It was bigger and longer than before. Two days and nights of [Read More…]
The Hungarian government and Beretta Holding have entered into an agreement to establish ammunition manufacturing in Hungary. The Hungarian armed forces are looking to locally produce both 7.62x51mm and 12.7mm (.50 BMG) ammunition for their armored vehicle fleet. The [Read More…]
Firearms like Caracal’s CAR816 A2, the CAR814 A2 Patrol and MOE rifles are soon to be found under KROLL International’s umbrella. Furthermore, you will also be able to find the Enhanced F 9mm pistol, the CMP9 9x19mm and the Lynx-DS pistols. Caracal’s new CSR [Read More…]
Today’s guest is one that followers of our YouTube channel should at least be familiar with – Munitionworks. Munitionworks is a boutique firearm producer specializing in “best bang for your buck” rifles featuring solid core components, and [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has their Gear Up 2023 promotion in full swing, and if you purchase a SAINT® or Hellion™ rifle now through January 31st, 2024, you can receive $500 in FREE gear. This includes a Vortex® Crossfire® red dot (with your purchase of a SAINT Victor, [Read More…]
In a massive deal Vista Outdoor, the parent company to over 40 well known brands, is to sell off its sporting products business in a $1.91 billion deal with Czechoslovak Group. Czechoslovak Group is a major Czech Republic-based holding company which already controls [Read More…]
SIG Sauer are set to expand their ammunition manufacturing facilities in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Reports suggest that the New Hampshire-headquartered company plans to add over 600 jobs through an investment project that will see $150 million spent on the Jacksonville [Read More…]
CZ shooting team at the 2023 IPSC European Handgun Championship in Greece dominated many of the main divisions, winning a total of nine medals – six gold, two silver, and one bronze from the individual competitions and with six European Champion titles and [Read More…]
Gentex (Ops-Core’s Parent Company) has introduced an update to the FAST Bump Helmet. The most notable change is the removal of the molded shroud that was originally designed to accommodate airborne operations. Instead, it now features the same Lightweight Modular [Read More…]
San Tan Tactical have announced that they will be moving to Fort Worth, Texas in a move aimed at lowering costs and growing the company with a larger, more efficient facility. The move will see the company relocate from Chandler, Arizona. San Tan Tactical offer a range [Read More…]
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Varusteleka has fast become one of my favorite clothing brands, mostly due to their judicious use of Merino Wool in most of their in-house designed products. Beyond that, they are one of a select few places online where I know it’s absolutely safe to purchase [Read More…]
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