I’m a huge fan of Agilite’s product lineup mostly for their selection of MultiCam patterned gear. Agilite just announced that they have released a new limited edition MultiCam Black K19 plate carrier and they also announced that they will be offering the new [Read More…]
If you’re looking to get into armor then the guys over at Whiskey Two Four have just launched their latest budget-friendly plate carrier to the market. The Whiskey Two Four Plate Carrier 13 is a sub $100 plate carrier that is as simple as it gets when it comes to [Read More…]
With today’s constantly changing world it helps to have a bit of extra protection when you need it. BulletSafe is an American company that has just released Made-in-the-USA NIJ Certified Level IIIA body armor vests dubbed the VP3 (Vital Protection 3). The VP3 vest [Read More…]
Welcome to the first episode of the TFB B-Side Podcast. The B-Side podcast is going to be a little less focused and a little more light-hearted than the TFB Behind the Gun Podcast. This week I brought on one of TFBTV’s favorite presenters, Hop. On today’s [Read More…]
The recent and hasty withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from the country of Afghanistan has been somewhat of a controversy. Many say that the withdrawal of US forces was irresponsible while others are lauding the decision as a step towards a more peaceful [Read More…]
If you’ve ever trained for (or actually been on) a two-way shooting range, you well understand the value of good body armor. Military and law enforcement work certainly require this lifesaving equipment, but many private citizens also choose to purchase plates in [Read More…]
Armor is becoming an increasingly hot topic in this country and whether you’re on the side of donning it for only the direst of circumstances or putting it on as part of your daily job I think most people can understand the need for concealment in certain [Read More…]
Premier Body Armor has been steadily making improvements to its lineup of affordable body armor and plate carriers for the consumer market. They’ve just announced the addition of their new Core Plate Carrier which includes cummerbund armor with the carrier. The [Read More…]
Finnish Hydraulic Press Channel is a well-known YouTube channel that puts various objects under the intense stress and pressure of a 150-ton hydraulic press for no other reason than to see what happens. Just last weekend they decided to see what would happen if they [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at West Orlando Firearms Training with Heckler & Koch for a reveal of their new pistol. Bulletproof backpack manufacturer Ballistipax was also attending the event and had a few of their Survivor-1 backpacks for demo. The packs have rapid-deploy panels [Read More…]
When looking at personal protection, typically the focus is on concealed carry handguns and all the gear associated with carrying a handgun. In the last few years, there has been an increase in options for body armor on the civilian market. At first, I will be honest [Read More…]
Safariland has just released a new plate carrier for the armor market – the Gen 3 Fast Attack Vest or FAV. The Fast Attack Vest claims to be versatile, and provide more ballistic coverage at its base level. The FAV features front, back, shoulder, and side soft [Read More…]
With the growing popularity of body armor, many companies have expanded their operations to include increasing levels of coverage. Premier Body Armor has announced the release of their Multi-hit capable Level IV STRATIS plates. Premier Body Armor Multi-Hit Capable Level [Read More…]
One of the biggest downsides to wearing rigid body armor is that it severely limits your mobility. Premier Body Armor has just released their aptly named AGILE Level IIIA Soft body armor inserts. Premier Body Armor claims that their new AGILE inserts are special threat [Read More…]
The newest addition to Safariland’s customizable armor systems is here with the release of the third generation SHIFT 360 scalable plate rack system. The SHIFT 360 features a lightweight and durable internal lining system and adjustability to accommodate plates of [Read More…]
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Blue Force Gear (BFG) arrived in style and unveiled its newest batch of kit at TFB’s GunFest 2021. Among the slew of new offerings were their newest PLATE-6 carrier, as well as new CHLK and GRID belts. [TFB GUNFEST] New Belts and Plate Carrier from Blue Force [Read More…]
Safariland has unveiled a phone-based program designed to make sizing body armor and uniforms quicker and with less hassle, rather than having others take the measurements. Safariland’s sizing technology is called XpertFit, and is said to take only two minutes [Read More…]
If you want to look like the superhero Captain America from Marvel Comics and carry a plate carrier at the same time, here’s your chance! Shellback Tactical (Cayce, SC) are taking preorders for a limited edition plate carrier in “the most majestic color [Read More…]
Austin Thomas Jones is an Aerospace Engineer with a less than favorable view of Federal Firearms regulations. It is this attitude that caused Austin to depart from the aerospace industry and enter the firearms industry with the goal of resurrecting armor-piercing [Read More…]
Grey Man Tactical has been making great tactical gear accessories since 2012. Their ethos is to produce quality organizational accessories for stowing your gear in an efficient and logical manner using the traditional MOLLE grid. Today, Grey Man Tactical has just [Read More…]
RMA Defense has recently announced their new level III+ rifle armor specifically cut for women, which they plan on making available next month. Women in the military, law enforcement, security, and civilians that just want some extra protection against rifle calibers [Read More…]
Welcome one and all, to the Father’s Day Weekend edition of the one, the only, Deals of the Week. I’m your host Benjamin F, coming to you from my secluded bunker downtown writing studio. Bringing you nothing but the best deals I can find, even in the middle [Read More…]
As at least five or six out of ten doctors would probably agree, the head is a relatively important part of the human body. It contains your brain, as well as all of the necessary organs and equipment for four out of the five senses. Even less severe head wounds tend to [Read More…]
Across America, COVID-19 stimulus checks (direct deposits) are finally hitting bank accounts as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps us in lockdown. In an effort to help stimulate our favorite part of the economy, we at TFB created a list of things we think you should consider [Read More…]
To lighten the load and increase mobility were the main targets as the USMC Systems Command went looking for the next generation of body armor. Of course not at the expense of decreased ballistic protection. In 2018 the US Marine Corps awarded Vertical Protective [Read More…]
Welcome back everyone to Featured Deals of the Week: Quarantine Edition Part II. We’ll be focusing on all of those hard to find products that other people are panic buying so that you can panic buy them instead! Or normal buy them if that’s your thing. CCI [Read More…]
Last year I had the pleasure of training with Tim Marshall at Alliance Police Training Facility in multiple CQB and shooting courses. Tim recently launched a new brand called Defense Mechanisms. His brand offers a very refined option for tactical nylon. Below are some [Read More…]
The PPSS Group is a United Kingdom based company that has been providing protective vests and clothing since 2009. PPSS has focused their energy on ballistic protection as well against edged weapon threats, including a demonstration from the company’s CEO, [Read More…]
AR500 Armor, the company mostly known for making steel body armor and targets, is entering the helmet market. Being specialized in manufacturing products from high strength steel alloys, they have designed a steel ballistic helmet called Militia Helmet. This is a rather [Read More…]
Rice University has published an article telling about 3D printed ultrahard polymers that the University’s Brown School of Engineering researchers are experimenting with. The sophisticated construction of these cubes is based on tubulanes, “theoretical [Read More…]
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