Back in 1963, the British Army adopted the M2 Carl Gustaf 84mm recoilless rifle. It served with various units right through into the 1990s when it was replaced by lighter, single-use munitions. The British Army replaced the M2 with the LAW 80 which has since been surpassed by the NLAW. Yesterday, it was announced that the British Army would once again be procuring the Carl Gustaf, this time the much improved M4 variant.

The AR-15 is popular for so many reasons. One of the big ones is ergonomics. The AR pistol grip has become so popular, that even precision rifle manufacturers are making them standard on their guns. One particular firearm has had some mixed reviews about its grip, and now, it’s getting the Strike Industries treatment. If you own a CZ Scorpion EVO and don’t like the grip, you’re in luck. Strike Industries has released its new AR Pistol Grip Adapter for the CZ Scorpion.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the problems of carrying an ultra-lightweight pistol. If you happened to miss that article, or want to check it out be sure to click the link here for more information. This week, I wanted to talk about something we all eventually go through if we carry a firearm every day. Murphy’s law states that anything which can go wrong will go wrong and some days that’s the absolute truth. all kinds of things can break if you put them under heavy use or just use them daily. Over time things wear out and it’s important to keep an eye out for these signs. Let’s take a closer look at what you can do to avoid the moment when things completely break.

As much stuff as we cover during SHOT Show, we somehow always manage to miss something cool that was launched at the show. One thing I just found out about is the new Samson Manufacturing AK-47 RSR2 or Rear Sight Rail. This all-steel mounting solution for the Aimpoint T-1 and T2 red dot sights is a simple direct mount option that allows the user to replace their AK-47 rear sight with an RDS compatible direct mount which also features a co-witness notch so that the front sight post can still be used in case the red dot fails or is off.

At the DSEI Japan 2023 integrated defense event held in Chiba from 15-17 March, drones and counter-UAV systems were at the center of attention. Companies from across Japan and the world presented drones built for every imaginable mission – from large, long-range platforms intended for strategic reconnaissance to tiny quadcopters intended to aid individual squads and platoons.

Previously on TFB, we’ve covered several of Grey Man Tactical’s Vehicle RMP systems. The Rigid MOLLE Panels are a convenient way to add storage space to surfaces that normally wouldn’t be able to accept heavier gear and also serve as a handy organizing tool for containers and vehicles. Grey Man Tactical is excited to announce the latest addition to the RMP lineup with the introduction of their new Vehicle Rifle Rack featuring new slots for the attachment of weapon clamps using simple nuts and bolts which reduces the overall cost of the system.

MDT has released a Training Shot Timer for shooters of all skill levels. The timer can be used with a wide range of rifles and calibers, as well as for your dry fire practice. The device stores all shooting data and links with an accompanying app, allowing users to film video with real-time statistics and share it on social media. At the recent IWA exhibition in Germany, I had a demo of how it can be used. I’m not usually impressed with timers, but as a competitor and instructor, I noticed a lot of features that could be used not only by myself but also to instruct others to become better.

If you’re anything like me, then movies have been a huge influence on your love for firearms. Whether it’s classic movies like Heat, Die Hard, or True Lies, all of these movies made an impression on me when it comes to what I thought was a cool movie firearm. One of the newer movies on the list, Denzel Washington’s post-apocalypse action movie The Book of Eli, is another great example of a movie full of cool guns. While there is everything from full autos to a civil war era Gatling gun, I want to focus on the main character’s firearms and why he may have chosen them. Let’s take a closer look at the guns from The Book of Eli.

It’s not very often that you can buy something that’s shown here on TFB’s Photo Of The Day, but today is an exception. What you’re looking at is a handmade wood furniture set for the Heckler & Koch MP5K, but there are other kits available from this artist.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of guns, gear, ammunition types, and history. Last week we departed from our normal rimfire coverage to talk about a slightly related ammunition called Pinfire ammunition. A lot of you seemed to be interested in the idea and if I get the chance, I’ll do my best to get a hold of some firearms and ammunition so we can take a much closer look at them for ourselves. This week we are getting back into more dedicated rimfire stuff with the Tactical Solutions XRT Drop-In 10/22 Trigger. This aftermarket 10/22 trigger pack launched right at the end of 2022 and is a world apart from a lot of the aftermarket triggers I’ve come across. Today we’ll check out its specifications and features, and report on the range experiences I’ve had so far with it to give you an idea of this is the type of trigger you’d want to pick up for your 10/22.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 43! I hope everyone’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend was not only full of many libations and good conversations, but also plenty of shooting! The Irish certainly had their own influence on the modern firearms culture we see in the world today and in fact, the Irish were some of the first people to document the use of arquebuses by German mercenarians operating in Dublin in the latter half of the 15th century. A more familiar and modern influence from Ireland comes from John Rigby when he founded John Rigby & Co Gunmakers Limited in 1775. Today Rigby makes very high-end hunting rifles and is now under the ownership of the L&O Group, which also owns Blaser, Sauer, and Mauser. Anyway, this has nothing to do with any of the deals that we’ve gathered for you today, but I did want to share this tiny bit of Irish firearms history with you all! Enjoy this week’s deals in TFB Weekly Web Deals 43!

Recover Tactical introduced their P-IX carbine conversion kit for Glock pistols about a year ago. This kit has a clamshell design that completely encloses the pistol installed into it, turning the grip of the pistol into a magazine well in front of its trigger guard. The company has now announced an improved version of this conversion kit called P-IX+. Compared to the first model, the Recover Tactical P-IX+ features a reinforced upper Picatinny rail, an enhanced pistol retention mechanism, a pistol grip that can hold a spare magazine and a new buffer tube.

Rangefinders are great for a number of different uses outdoors but here at TFB we mostly use them for measuring the distance to targets. While there are already a ton of great options on the market, more options are always better and that’s why Burris Optics is excited to announce its first handheld laser rangefinder with the introduction of the new Signature LRF 2000.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about various drills that are great to add to your range days for concealed carry. if you happened to miss that article be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I get a ton of questions about people buying replacement parts or building out their carry guns instead of buying firearms from the factory. There are various pros and cons to both ways of thinking so it’s a perfect topic for us to take a deeper dive into. Let’s take a closer look at buying or building your carry gun.

Adjustable gas blocks have been called everything from one of the most essential parts of an AR to being called gimmicks by some. No matter where you stand on the issue, most of you will have no doubt heard about the relatively new RIFLESPEED Tool-Free Military Grade Modular Gas Control system. We’ve even checked it out before right here on TFB. Today’s guest, Mr. Kyle Lynch is the inventor and owner of RIFLESPEED and today he’s here to explain how this system works, how he came about developing it, and some of the advantages his system offers to the end user.

The Henry Big Boy Carbine series of rifles is one of the best options for those who like to shoot or hunt with these popular lever action rifles. However, the standard sights that come on the Henry Big Boy Carbines can leave a shooter with a sub-optimal sighting solution and that’s why XS Sights is proud to introduce their new Henry Big Boy Carbine Ghost Ring Sights for the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum variants of the rifle. These ghost ring sights will feature fully adjustable windage and elevation, adding much-needed flexibility to the platform.

When Strike Industries announced their Strike Modular Chassis (SMC) for the SIG Sauer P320, I was intrigued. Strike Industries sent out their SMC in for this review as well as some recently released upgrade parts for it. So let us dive in and take a closer look at their modular chassis.

A good support is essential when you’re sighting in. MTM Case-Gard now has a new Rifle & Handgun Rest which can extend from 18.3″ to 26″, and your firearm will rest safely on any of the front and back rubber pads. A few quick turns of the handwheel is all it takes to change the height of the front support. The price is $42.99 and it’s made in the USA.

Tyrant Designs is at it again with more aftermarket pistol accessories, this time, for some H&K pistols. Tyrant Designs has just announced the launch of its new H&K VP9/VP40 Flared Magwell. This magwell will be precision machined from aluminum and will feature a simple and non-permanent installation. The magwell features an extended funnel that helps guide magazines into place for smoother reloads under stress.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets a sneak peek at 5.11 Tactical’s new cold weather gear. As of now, this new, lightweight, high-tech cold weather set is only available in Europe, however, it is possible that this gear will be coming to the US.

Strike Industries has just announced its newest aftermarket accessory for the SIG Sauer P320 platform –  their Ambidextrous Side Charging Handle. This charging handle replaces your slide cover plate and can be reversed to accommodate left or right-handed shooters and also won’t interfere with the use of most slide-mounted red dot optics.

There have been a number of hot new hunting cartridges being released over the last year or so and RCBS is excited to announce they’ll be offering new die sets for some of them. RCBS has just announced new die sets for the 7mm PRC, straight-walled .360 Buckhammer, and the magnum .338 Weatherby RPM. These new die sets will come with a full-length sizer, expander/decapper, and seater dies.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about overcoming flight or flight impulses like tunnel vision and auditory exclusion. If you missed that article, be sure to check it out by clicking on the link here. This week, I wanted to talk about something relatively important when it comes to carrying concealed. We oftentimes can get so much out of dry firing but working on those skills at home only do so much. It really takes getting out to the range to practice all the skills together to become proficient. Ammo prices are thankfully coming down so I figured I would add my absolute favorite drills at the moment when it comes to helping train concealed carriers. Let’s take a closer look at some great concealed carry shooting drills.

Even with both Pete and I handling TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast, we’re not exactly able to get to everyone we want to at SHOT Show every year. Jason with Backup Tactical is one of those people but I’m glad we’re getting him on the show today because he’s quite honestly one of the most upbeat and positive people I’ve met within the industry. Jason is the owner of Backup Tactical, a company that produces high-quality, American-made aftermarket barrels, thread protectors, and now compensators for handguns. Today Jason and I talk some general shop about guns and the 2nd Amendment, as well as Jason’s thoughts and development process behind their new SIG Sauer P320 Precise Fit PROComp. If you pay attention to this episode, you’ll also get a sneak peek at their next product coming in 2023.

Last year I reviewed the Concamo Ghosthood and some of the components in their Confusion Camouflage System. I was quite satisfied with the quality and performance of their products, and their camoflage which consists of 25 superimposed layers which create a “chaotic illusion”. They claim that the subconscious mind is overwhelmed by the camouflage pattern, and begins to discern natural shapes in it.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 41! Spring is nearly here along with all of its associated unpredictable weather but generally, springtime means it’s time to get back out on the range more often! This week we’re taking a look at some of our favorite online retailers to find some good deals on guns, ammo, and range gear. We’ll be looking at deals that should help you kick off the rust this spring and get you back into action.

Craft Holsters recently added new light and laser bearing offerings to their lineup, which cover a myriad of belt, chest, and shoulder holster options. The new light and laser-bearing holsters, and light-bearing and red dot holsters are built of leather, Kydex, and nylon, and include inside-the-waistband (IWB) and outside-the-waistband (OWB) configurations as well. Let’s take a look at some of the new holsters.

TFB is visiting EnforceTac in Nuremberg, Germany, and we stopped by Snigel Design from Sweden for a “live” report. Recently Snigel got an order from the Bundeswehr / German Army to deliver more than 250,000 backpacks of various sizes.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about carrying and training with similar firearms. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a deeper dive into the natural effects of the body’s emergency response to danger. The emergency response of fight or flight was incredible when looking at our ancestors. People running from danger or fighting for their life needed these extra-conditioned responses but in modern times do they do more harm than good? Let’s take a closer look at overcoming fight or flight.

Back in September 2021 some of the TFB crew were in Refugio Texas for an event. At that event, Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear taught us a combat medicine course. Basically how to treat gunshot wounds. At the end of the course, we all got our own Micro Trauma Kits. Brad had set them up with the advanced supplies but he took the chest darts out since we didn’t need those. My Micro Trauma Kit has been sitting unused in my FJ Cruiser and sometimes out on the range with me or in my backpack when I am traveling. I never thought I would have to use it let alone on myself but Murphy’s law reared its ugly head.