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 operations. The video provides an overview of the M21 BS, including its technical specifications: the rifle features a shortened barrel length of approximately 300mm, enhancing its maneuverability in tight spaces. The M21 BS operates on a gas-actuated system with a rotating bolt, ensuring reliable cycling and accuracy. It is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Viewers will gain insights into the M21 BS’s enhanced durability features, such as its chrome-lined and cold hammer forged barrel.

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 pouches. Check this episode to see what the Austrians are cooking up.

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. It’s pricey for a straight blowback AR-9, but it also comes fully featured and, hey, it is a Steyr.

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 Tac 2024.

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. Watch as Walther’s Chief Executive Officer gives you a personal rundown of this outstanding new German pistol.

Today on TFBTV, James Reeves discusses a landmark evolution in personal defense weapons: the SIG MCX Rattler LT. This episode isn’t just another gun review; it’s a deep dive into a weapon that has redefined the standards of compact power and versatility. James has owned and reviewed the Sig Rattler since it was released and has extensive experience with this platform. The newest iteration, the SIG MCX Rattler LT, has been highly anticipated for its groundbreaking features and performance, making it a standout in the PDW category.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Austria visiting the world-renowned gun store, Austria Arms to have a look at their “Space Cowboy” revolver carbine. Although it doesn’t have an official title yet, everyone has taken to calling this the “Space Cowboy” for obvious reasons. Despite being a traditional revolver (made by Alfa Proj), this carbine adopts a futuristic, tactical style with its appearance and features. It includes a full-length M-LOK handguard with continuous optic rail, a skeletonized buttstock with cheek riser, enlarged controls, a muzzle brake, and more. Essentially, this clever design was created as a workaround for European gun laws – depending on the country, the Space Cowboy may be a relatively easy-to-purchase and license firearm because it is, indeed, a revolver. However, you still get nearly all of the benefits of a powerful semi-auto carbine – other than capacity, of course. James walks you through this interesting design.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Kevin Brittingham, patriarch of the innovative Q, LLC firearms manufacturing company, about what is arguably his legacy design: The Q Honey Badger. Made to replace the H&K MP5SD at the request of SOCOM, the Q Honey Badger brings a lot of capability, but it’s not cheap, either. In this interview, James focuses on one inquiry: What does the Q Honey Badger do better than the AR-15? Kevin Brittingham himself supplies the answers.

Learn how to shoot a pistol…fast. In this video, James Reeves trains with experienced Green Beret, Jimmy Cannon alongside @daniellevalkyrie in Austria. This video offers a unique opportunity to learn fundamental skills in pistol handling, all presented in a concise, easy-to-follow format. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a strong foundation or a seasoned enthusiast looking to brush up on your skills, this video is tailor-made for you. Get ready to embark on a fast-paced learning session, where efficiency meets expertise. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.

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 explore the processes behind the making of Beretta’s world-renowned firearms and a close-up look at the latest technological advancements Beretta is employing in gun manufacturing.

Luke C (​@ballisticaviation⁠) is at the Rock River Arms booth to check out the company’s newest rimfire rifle in 17 HMR. The RRA 17 HMR has a unique gas operated blowback system that allows the rifle to operate using a wide variety of 17 HMR ammunition, and also reduces fouling in critical areas of the firearm. This new rifle will be sold as both a complete 17 HMR rifle compatible with Black Dog magazines, or as a standalone upper that comes with the unique Bolt Carrier Group, and properly weighted buffer.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range talking with the group form Shadow Systems about new entries they have to their Glock-type pistol lineup as well as the introduction of a clever new suppressor made by Shadow Systems.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk to the gents from SDS Imports about the faithful and parts-interchangeable Hi-Powers they are importing to the US.

Every year after the SHOT Show, James Reeves likes to round up his top 5 picks in several categories. Unfortunately, Hop is too deeply cynical to say anything nice (and not polite enough to keep his stupid mouth shut), so we’re rounding up the Top 5 Industry Trends of SHOT Show 2024. The show this year was flooded with prototype guns, lever actions, and throwback retro builds. Are any of these trends going to stick around? Let us know if you’d actually buy any of this stuff.

James Reeves chats with Mike, one of the engineers from Daniel Defense, about the Daniel H9 pistol. This pistol, an evolution of the old Hudson H9, underwent massive changes in the almost four years it was in development. What did Daniel Defense have to do to the old Hudson H9 to bring it up to Daniel Defense standards? Check the video for the details.

New for 2024, Meprolight has a new successor to their M21 dual illuminated reflex sight. The new M22 reflex is much smaller and lighter than the previous model, and has a streamlined single quick-detach lever. The M22 is illuminated by a combination of fiber optic pipes and tritium, like the M21; however the reticle color has been changed to red.

In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to look at and shoot the new Tisas 5.7x28mm pistol that will be coming to the US. Initially unveiled at IWA 2023 in Europe, the Tisas 5.7 is now on its way to the USA.

James Reeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk about new MAC and Tisas 2011s being imported by SDS. These pistols are inexpensive but appear to be well-featured. Check the video and let us know in the comments if these have your interest.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with his friend @Scuzi23 Michelle Viscusi to talk about the all-new Staccato C. According to Staccato, “The Staccato C is a 4-inch pistol that is the perfect all-purpose handgun. Small enough for concealed carry and big enough for on duty and home defense.”

Join us as Tomas Spohr introduces James Reeves to the newest Spohr Revolvers, now making their highly anticipated debut in the US. Crafted with the renowned precision and excellence that German gunsmithing is known for, these top-quality revolvers represent a perfect blend of innovation, reliability, and artistry. Don’t miss this exclusive look at the future of shooting excellence, brought to you straight from the heart of Germany to the hands of American enthusiasts.

Agency Arms is entering the AR market in 2024 and alongside their sister companies Riflespeed and Cloud Defensive, they’ve designed a custom rifle for Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics. This AR has a newly designed version of the Cloud Defensive COR rail that has step down section at the front to lower a laser aiming module out of the view of the optic. It also has a cutout window to allow access to a special version of the Riflespeed adjustable gas block. Some of these features will also be on the standard Agency Arms rifle, but not all of them! As you can imagine, Hop is devastated.

C&H Precision brought a whole new set of dedicated rifle optics to SHOT Show 2024 including a new MPVO and two new carbine-ready red dots. The new MPVO or LVPO will feature a 2-12 magnification range on a 44mm tube along with an illuminated reticle, parallax adjustment, and locking windage and elevation turrets for quick and secure adjustments. Meanwhile, the new ERD-1 and ERD-2 are two red dots with two different missions. The ERD-1 delivers a gigantic viewing window and multiple reticle options, while the ERD-2 is a compact, lightweight, and auto-adjusting red dot that sips on batteries and keeps your carbine ready to go whenever you are.

James Reeves is talking to Chris Mudgett of B&T about their exciting new changes for 2024 to their suppressor line, including “quick ship” options, modular options, titanium options, Surefire adapters, reduced backpressure cans, and opening up their entire catalog of 500-600 military and law enforcement suppressors to US civilians. Wow.

Join us in an exclusive sit-down with Mike Smith from Dead Air as we delve into the groundbreaking features of the new Lazarus 6 suppressor. This video is your ultimate guide to understanding what sets the Lazarus 6 apart in the world of firearms suppression technology.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is visiting Rost Martin, a relatively new firearms company that started up less than 5 years ago. The company has decided to release its first firearm, the RM1C. Rost Martin is a veteran-owned company based out of Dallas, Texas, and just like anything else Texans do, Rost Martin intends to do things big with the RM1C pistol. Rost Martin claims that their handgun has gone through an extensive amount of durability and reliability tests surviving 50,000 rounds in addition to debris and drop tests. On top of that, Rost Martin is offering the RM1C with all of its standard features for just $450 MSRP.

In the ever-evolving industry of firearm accessories, established brands are continuously innovating to stay ahead of the curve. In a recent development, Rugged Suppressors, known for its line of durable silencers, has introduced a revamped version of its tried and true noise reduction device – the SURGE. Dubbed the SURGEX, this updated suppressor, announced at the SHOT Show 2024, promises enhancements in size versatility, efficiency, and sound dampening.

Montana-based Olympus Arms returns to SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range with their Vulcan rifle. James saw it last year and made a very popular video about it, but there are some changes that have been made and also, James wanted to know about the accuracy of this platform.

Primary Arms Optics has introduced a range of new products for practical, defensive, and precision shooting. This lineup includes advanced rifle scopes and red dot sights, alongside a new series of mounts and accessories aimed at enhancing shooter performance.

Luke C is visiting with Scott from TiON Inc suppressors to talk about their brand new 50-caliber Dragoon .500 QD. This 50-cal suppressor weighs only 21oz! TiOn Inc. specializes in super-lightweight, user-serviceable titanium suppressors for virtually every caliber ranging from .22LR all the way up to .50 cal (not 50 BMG quite yet!). The New Dragoon .500 QD is the latest addition to the Dragoon series of rifle suppressors and is capable of handling high rates of fire from the spiciest big bore cartridges like 500 Auto Max, .500 S&W Magnum, and more.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is checking in with Andrew from SureFire LLC to check out the release of the XR1 and XR2 rechargeable pistol lights. Teased throughout the last couple of years of the SHOT Show, the XR1 and XR2 have been some of the most highly anticipated pistol lights and today SureFire has confirmed their release in just a few months. The XR1 and XR2 lights are compact size lights that boast powerful output, and rechargeable batteries. In addition the the XR1 and XR2, Andrew also has a newly redesigned tape switch with hints at a new dual-lead switch on the way.