James Reeves is with the guys from Genesis to talk about their new less lethal shotgun, the Genesis Arms GEN-12 LL. It’s a less lethal shotgun designed with law enforcement use in mind. It features a semi-auto, Mil-Spec AR trigger with AR controls and ergonomics, a 10.5” smoothbore barrel, [Read More…]
Premium optic mount and accessory manufacturer, Unity Tactical, is introducing their own magnifier and swing mount combo in 2024! While Unity Tactical is known for making top-tier mounts, this is their first foray into the optic magnifier game, so it should be exciting. And while we don’t have [Read More…]
Genesis has been making big waves in the commercial market with their semi-auto shotguns, but now it has been awarded a federal contract for this, the Genesis MBS or Modern Breaching Shotgun. A short-barrelled, short profile, big performance semi-auto that’s small but easy to use, the MBS is a [Read More…]
In this interview at Enforce Tac 2024 with Heckler & Koch, James Reeves delves into the exceptional features of the new HK 421 light machine gun. The discussion highlights the gun’s advanced technical specifications, such as its cutting-edge gas-operated system that enhances reliability [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the Heckler & Koch booth to speak with his friend, Hans, about the new H&K G39 rifle. The H&K G39 is an ultra-high-tech version of the H&K 437. This is a compact .300 Blackout carbine designed for German special forces using an adjustable short stroke gas piston [Read More…]
James Reeves is at Enforce Tac 2024 visiting the 5.11 booth to see what is new for the 5.11 V.XI line. V.XI is 5.11’s new duty line that provides solutions for BDUs and combat uniforms. From off-the-rack to fully custom, these BDU’s are high quality, functional, and well thought out. [Read More…]
In this interview at EnforceTac 2024, James Reeves sits down with Unity Tactical to dive deep into their groundbreaking product, the Unity Gas Cap. This innovative accessory, designed for SureFire Scout-style weapon lights, brings the future of switching technology to the forefront with its LINK™ [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the 5.11 booth at Enforce Tac 2024 to check out the cold weather Bastion lineup from 5.11 Europe. Some of these items will be available to the US market, but much of the Bastion series is relegated to the European market. Ludwig, a true Scandinavian with no fear of single-digit [Read More…]
Dive deep into the Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher in our comprehensive video from Enforce Tac 2024. This detailed exploration showcases the launcher’s state-of-the-art design, emphasizing its lightweight profile due to the innovative use of polymer and aluminum materials. The GLX-160 also [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves visits the Arex booth to learn about their new maritime-oriented and extremely well-featured Arex Delta pistols made to fulfill a contract from an unnamed NATO partner. These handsome pistols are duty guns that are basically one step away from [Read More…]
It’s totally unfair: The Europeans get an awesome 5.11 concealed carry/EDC belly band, and we don’t?!?! Made of proprietary materials, this band is built for comfort and utility, carrying a pistol (left or right hand) plus the ability to carry a radio/ AR Mag, spare pistol mags, [Read More…]
Filmed against the backdrop of Enforce Tac 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, James Reeves engages with Zastava Serbia representatives to uncover the intricate details of the M21 BS. This short-barreled version of the iconic M21 rifle is engineered for superior performance in close combat and urban [Read More…]
In this IWA/Enforce Tac special episode, James Reeves got a sneak preview of the new gear for 2024 from top-shelf Austrian manufacturer, Black Trident. The emphasis in this video is on new soft goods, in particular a very clever IFAK and some mag pouches that are anything but plain old magazine [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time (SUBSCRIBE for up-to-the-minute videos from IWA and Enforce Tac 2024), James Reeves visits Steyr to see their new polymer, lightweight SMG known as the MA-V. The Steyr MA-V is an AR-9 with a folding stock, threaded barrel, polymer receiver and handguard, and more. [Read More…]
James Reeves visits Corvus Defensio to see this absolutely wild, ultra deep carry Kydex holster that Corvus has made for the Glock 43, Glock 43X, and Glock 48. See this Houdini of a holster in action in this video, and be sure to subscribe to TFBTV Show Time for full coverage of IWA and Enforce [Read More…]
James Reeves interviews Bernhard Knöbel, CEO of Walther, about the new Walther PDP Pro. Designed to be the top-level duty pistol, the PDP Pro takes the excellent ergonomics of the PDP and adds a super-low native cut for the Aimpoint ACRO, a flared magazine well, an outstanding trigger, and more. [Read More…]
It’s not very often our Photo Of The Day is taken by myself, but here’s an exception. This is the Rheinmetall SSW40 – Squad Support Weapon 40mm, shown at EnforceTac in the spring of 2023. The SSW40 looks very futuristic, yet we know the future is already [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to EnforceTac 2023 and IWA 2023 in Nuremberg Germany to check out the hottest new Euro rifles and shotguns coming in 2023. There were some really good ones this year, but these 5 were the best (plus three honorable mentions!). Consider supporting us at [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 visiting the Arex booth to hear about the new changes and additions to the Rex Zero One and Alpha lineup of pistols. Check this video for a full rundown of the upcoming changes to the Slovenian manufacturer’s lineup. ««« GEAR USED [Read More…]
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. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves visits with the Finns of Silent Steel to hear (pun) about their high end European suppressors at EnforceTac. According to Silent Steel’s “About Us” page: Silent Steel is a Finnish producer of weapon parts and accessories. The [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 to get a rundown of the Haenel CR Series of short stroke piston operated AR-type carbines made in Germany. Check today’s video for more details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves runs down the Top 5 Handguns from IWA 2023 and EnforceTac 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. What are the 5 best handguns of the German SHOT Show 2023? You’ll just have to watch to find out. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/tfbtv ««« APPAREL IN THIS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the CZ booth to visit Hakan Spuhr and check out his new BAM mount. According to Spuhr’s description: The Ballistic Adjustable Mount (BAM) is intended to provide Aimpoint M4 sight’s with multiple distance settings. It comes as standard with [Read More…]
One of the highlights each year is Heckler & Koch‘s booth at EnforceTac. It’s easy to underestimate this two-day exhibition and its importance for defense and homeland security. About 8,000 people from about 70 countries come to the Exhibition Centre [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 visiting Black Trident to see their holsters and gear coming for 2023. While relatively unknown in the US, Black Trident is a brand that is popular with civilians and operators alike for good quality holsters, belts, slings, soft gear, and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Haenel at EnforceTac to discuss their RS8/RS9 line of sniper rifles, famously used by German special forces as the G29. According to Haenel’s webpage: With RS8 / RS9, C.G. Haenel from Suhl offers a sniper rifle system specially developed for police [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac talking with the creators of the EDM4S SkyWiper anti-drone gun. The EDM4S or EDM4S SkyWiper (Electronic Drone Mitigation 4 – System), is a man-portable, electronic anti-drone tool made by Lithuanian company NT Service. It neutralizes UAVs [Read More…]
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. Backpacks and Range [Read More…]
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