Anarchy Outdoors announced the company will be the exclusive seller of the new R/BTP (Remington Bullpup Tactical Precision) chassis system developed by Tactical Precision Manufacturing. The new R/BTP is a drop-in chassis system that is designed for both Remington short [Read More…]
Starting with the Scorpion EVO Pistol, CZ-USA has aggressively pursued NFA-facing customers in the last few years. Products like the Scorpion seem to be born with the intent to convert them into Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) and suppressor-ready platforms. The Kansas [Read More…]
This week I take a closer look at one of my favorite handguns, the Glock 19. It is easy to see why so many people rely on the Austrian wonder 9 for everyday carry be it at work or as a licensed concealed carrier. Since its introduction to market in 1988, it has won over […] Read More [Read More…]
This is normally the season for generosity, giving and selflessness. However, it can also be a time where greed and desperation pops up, hopefully in small numbers. In Bedford, Pennsylvania, the Old Bedford Village historical site suffered from a burglary where six [Read More…]
Continuing with our march towards the 2017 SHOT Show in mid January, Ruger has just announced the 22/45 Lite version of their new Mark IV rimfire pistols. As with the previous MKIV announcement, the headline feature of the new Lite model is the easy push button takedown [Read More…]
The Official Q has been making some small news on social media. There is anticipation for what they have coming out. Right now they have a light weight .22lr suppressor called El Camino. It is available at [Read More…]
EOTech announced at SHOT Show 2016 their introduction of a new line of riflescopes. The TFB team was able to check out the Vudu riflescopes in person last winter. Although the general public knew about these scopes all year they have not been available until recently. [Read More…]
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Just last week this video has been going around of a woman shooting a handgun in an indoor range. She takes a shot and then immediately turns the gun into herself and fires it into her chest. There is no sound and there is a little [Read More…]
Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan was crowned Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Monarch and Head of State of Malaysia) December 13th. He is known to enjoy shooting sports. Thanks to Azril for sending us this link and photos. On 15th December 2016. The recently crowned as new [Read More…]
The advances that manufacturers have made in the development of lights and lasers in the past five to ten years is nothing short of amazing. I, like most of you, remember a time when attaching a weapon light to a firearm was a head-turning event at the range. [Read More…]
The very public shooting of the Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, made headlines yesterday. The shooting was a politically motivated attack associated with the Syrian conflict and the city of Aleppo in particular. The gunman was an off-duty Turkish police [Read More…]
If you have been shooting long enough, chances are that you have become careless and had a negligent discharge or know someone who has. If you talk to self-righteous gun people about it, they will tell you there is no such thing as an [Read More…]
RTT Firearms is now selling a new .308 semi-automatic rifle called the AR10 SASS. The new rifle looks like it could be a good choice for anyone needing a precision rifle in .30 caliber. The upper and lowers are machined from billet 7075 aluminum and are a DPMS [Read More…]
Legal Manufacturing teamed up with Chattanooga Shooting Supply (CSS) earlier this year to produce Glock 19 pistols with the NIB Battleworn finish. It would seem that these were commercially successful as CSS is set to show a new Battleworn Glock 19 with relief cuts at [Read More…]
Of all things on the AR-15, the original charging handle is probably one of the first things to break if it isn’t treated right. Sure, if you use two fingers, as I’m sure the design intended, and pull 50-50 on each side it’s hardly going to brake. [Read More…]
An update from the USMC has been released today authorizing the purchase of Gen M3 PMags with unit funds for Marine Corps combat units. The update reads: GENTEXT/RMKS/1. PURPOSE. THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES UPDATED GUIDANCE REGARDING THE USE OF MAGAZINES FOR THE M4/M16 SERIES [Read More…]
Among the many upgrades for the CZ Scorpion Evo 3, some owners have acquired this barrel cooler. It is available on CZ’s online shop for $25. Click here to check it out. Now there are some hypothesis that this barrel cooler is designed for the select fire [Read More…]
Due to increasing poaching efforts over the years, an number of national and private parks in Africa have become increasingly vigilant in their efforts to combat poachers. As poacher tactics have become more sophisticated, so have many of the park Rangers guarding the [Read More…]
Gunstruction, is a 3D weapon configuration tool that allows you to virtually build an AR-15 of your dreams. They work closely with manufacturers to get dimensions and the latest accessories available. They even have the program set up so that after you finish setting up [Read More…]
Pictured are two dirt simple improvised ‘zip guns’ seized by police which were the subject of an officer safety notice. The weapons have been constructed by screwing together standard pipe fittings which can be obtained for a total of around $5 at any local [Read More…]
Inland Manufacturing released the M37 Trench Shotgun in 2016. The M37, made by Ithaca Gun Company exclusively for Inland Manufacturing, is a dedicated re-creation of the original Ithaca 37 Shotgun. This shotgun was used by U.S. servicemen throughout WWII, Korea, and [Read More…]
This is a Guest Post by my friend Dickson Ly. Earlier I posted a photo of him and the rare Steyr ACR. Well Dickson was there taking a tour of the Steyr Arms Factory in Austria. Austria is a country where many people have the stereotype image of people dressed up [Read More…]
In mid-1970s USA, a revolution was brewing, but not one of disenfranchised peasants or minorities. Instead, the time-tested and classic pistols of American gunmakers were about to be upset by European invaders. The Wondernine was coming, and on its heels the [Read More…]
Ok, there is is nothing earth-shattering buried within TFB’s seventh day of Christmas. But no matter how many magazines you have collected over the years, it’s always fun to be gifted more. Or, if you are looking for last minute or Secret Santa gifts for [Read More…]
The various uber-popular first-person shooter franchises are a hoot to play. While yes, they certainly lack realism despite being based on reality, it’s enjoyable to spend an afternoon being lost in a story and being able to vicariously shoot many firearms that [Read More…]
As we approach the new year, Real Avid announced the introduction of several new gun cleaning tools. They are the Gun Tool Max, Carbon Boss AR15 and the Bore Boss. Let’s take a look. Gun Tool Max A multi-tool is a handy thing to keep in your car, bug out bag, [Read More…]
CAA has announced the availability of their CDMAG, which is a 30 round AR-15 polymer magazine with round counting capability. The magazine has a small window on the bottom portion of its rear wall, which shows the exact number of the ammunition left in the mag. The [Read More…]
Savage Arms posted a teaser video on YouTube yesterday showing remnants of an MSR (modern sporting rifle). Some simple features that can be seen from the shadowy video are an M-Lok free float handguard, a side charging handle, and a dust cover (possibly plastic). The [Read More…]
Chris Bartocci of Small Arms Solutions LLC has released a video, where he reviews the different types of AR-15 buffers. He discusses the evolution of the buffers in chronological order. Starting from M16 buffers and the first appearance of bolt carrier group bounce [Read More…]
First, don’t panic, all will be explained. In a strange move, shareholders at Smith & Wesson Holding Corp have voted overwhelmingly to change the company’s name to “American Outdoor Brands Corp”, supposedly to reflect the company’s [Read More…]