Photo Of The Day – We take a look at shooting from difficult, awkward and strange positions. The pictures are from a local competition in Sweden, at Spillepengen. Picture above: A wheelbarrow turned upside down isn’t the best of supports, but you use what [Read More…]
Every week, we sit down and look at different aspects of the concealed carry realm, but medical is often something that goes without much coverage. Some of you may disagree, but being in a situation where someone may need medical help is much greater than being in a [Read More…]
In a recent report by Southwick Associates, it was revealed that CCI took the number one spot as the most-purchased handgun ammunition for 2019. The report was generated by surveying more than 20,000 gun owners which included hunters and recreational through [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has a lot of going on at the moment and the popular Strike Eagle line with the 1-6×24 and 1-8×24 riflescopes are now available in upgraded versions. For instance, new AR-BDC3 reticle offers references out to 650 yards to make holdovers simpler [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. For episode three we bring you our friend Larry Zanoff from Independent Studio Services (ISS Props) and Hollywood Weapons on the Outdoor Channel. Larry is an amazing person with a vast knowledge of [Read More…]
Just about a month ago TFB showed you the new handgun storage cases from MTM CASE-GARD. This time we’re looking at a new solution from MTM for your long guns, like rifles or shotguns. Or perhaps you own very valuable Golf clubs or swords that need protection when [Read More…]
Sioux Falls, SD-based Silencer dealer Silencer Central has just been given the green light by the ATF to sell suppressors in all 42 silencer friendly states. What makes Silencer Central special amongst other silencer dealers is that they sell their silencers direct to [Read More…]
Most gun owners I know – including myself – have a Strike Eagle riflescope from Vortex Optics, either the 1-6x or the 1-8x. With a price of around 400-500 USD, it’s a low-cost, entry-level riflescope for the big crowd. They are now to be joined by a [Read More…]
Henry X: a perfect 10? Who knew it would take until 2020 for lever-action rifles to finally be their best self? Mis-steps were taken in this direction in 2012 (I’m looking at you, Mossberg 464). Unwieldy monstrosities with too much quad rail were not what the [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We go back to the International Sniper Competition 2019 for a look at a lot of high-tech rifles, lasers and optics. It seems that some of the competitors used their own personal firearms, which makes these pictures very interesting. Above is a [Read More…]
In this week’s Wheelgun Wednesday we take a throwback look at a revolver with a common appearance, but a very uncommon chambering. The wheelgun we are talking about is the Smith & Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum, and the example we will take a closer look at is [Read More…]
Europe’s IWA OutdoorClassics trade show has rescheduled again. Originally slated to take place last month it had been postponed until September 2020 but this years show has now effectively been cancelled. The next IWA OutdoorClassics will take place from 12 to 15 [Read More…]
The Henry Repeating Arms Company and High Caliber Gifts recently jointly announced the first-ever “Exhibition Edition” of the Henry Big Boy Silver, Golden Boy Silver and .45-70 rifles. The auction of these special edition exhibition grade rifles began exclusively on [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have expanded their LEGION series of pistols with the introduction of a single action only P220 LEGION in 10mm. The new pistol has black G10 grips featuring the SIG LEGION medallion as well as having the emblem engraved on the slide. The pistol also ships with [Read More…]
For a specific end-user that wanted to rule the night, Surefire designed the XC2-IRC. The unit remains unnamed, but they had a requirement for a very compact IR light and IR aiming laser in combination. Unless your eyes can see the 845-nanometer infrared or [Read More…]
Recently TFB told you that the Leupold Mark 5HD was selected by the Army Precision Sniper Rifle Program. Now the U.S. Army has chosen the same optic for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. The U.S. Army Mark 5HD 3.6-18×44 will come in a proprietary Flat Dark [Read More…]
Two weeks ago, I published this video: AK guys, living up to the stereotype, missed the obvious satirical nature of the video. As a result, there is a contingent of the gun community that now believes that I hate the AK. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to raid the safe and fondle some guns. [Read More…]
While “Buying Holsters for Dummies” isn’t a book yet, it should be. The holster is the everlasting companion of the handgun. Many of you no doubt have probably purchased a handgun fairly recently and with good reason. In these uncertain times, it is [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Today we have some very rare firearms on display and in use as these American soldiers train to employ, maintain and engage targets. The selection consists of a mixture of U.S. and foreign pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachine and machine guns, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 45th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many fantastic series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this [Read More…]
Sharps Bros published on their social media pages pictures of a 3D printed prototype of what will eventually become an aluminum grip and Picatinny rail compatible stock adapter for Thompson/Center Contender rifles and pistols. For decades, Thompson/Center Contender has [Read More…]
Seekins Precision has announced a new family of AR-15 pattern firearms called SP15. This is a more budget-friendly line of Seekins guns which currently consists of a rifle (SP15), pistol (SP15 P), and another rifle more suitable for long range shooting (SP15 DMR). Here [Read More…]
Over the weekend Headstamp Publishing launched their second book – Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms, 1901–2020, written by Jonathan Ferguson of the UK’s Royal Armouries. The new book launched its Kickstarter campaign on the 12th April, it [Read More…]
MT2 Firing Range Services is a company that works nationwide to help gun ranges and gun clubs safely and efficiently run their ranges. Their mission is to help companies keep sustainable standards that keep our environment clean and free from lead hazards. They offer [Read More…]
Welcome to another installment of Underground Arms Watch series where we take a look at criminally made and modified firearms seized throughout the world. On Thursday Toronto Police posted what appears to be a Glock pistol assembled with a 3D printed receiver. The two [Read More…]
Recently TFB reported about the G26 7.62×51 mm “Short Range Sniper Rifle” that the German Army is looking for. Now the tender for the optics is out, so we can study the specifications of what they want. In short, they are looking for a high-end riflescope [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – All it takes to take a great photo is sometimes to be there. At the right time, at the right location. Sometimes what’s on the photo is unique, and in this case, we have a Heckler & Koch MR308 (European Version) painted in [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series we discuss, explore and review various aspects of the rimfire world. This week we’ll be discussing the new-ish Mossberg Blaze semi-automatic rifle. The Mossberg Blaze was released In [Read More…]
With restaurants, bars, theaters and a whole host of other entertainment establishments closed due to Corona 2020, some of you may be starting to feel the effects of extreme boredom. If you’ve organized the garage, inventoried the ammunition and cleaned the armory, it [Read More…]
Strike Industries has released their new LINK Tripod Adapter, which is intended to assist shooters with another firing position. This offering from Strike Industries aimed to attach to nearly all camera tripod connectors by mounting directly to a rifle equipped with [Read More…]