Silencer Shop needs little introduction in the NFA space. Since their founding in 2011, they have grown to become America’s largest suppressor distributor. They have made great strides in simplifying the NFA purchase and transfer process, making silencers more [Read More…]
Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako have just released a new family of bolt action rifles called Sako 90 which is apparently the successor of the recently-discontinued Sako 85 line of rifles. The Sako 90 series will initially include seven models designed for different [Read More…]
Last year Diemaco/Colt Canada C7A1 rifles began to appear in Ukraine. Initially, these were thought to have originated from Canada. However, after speaking with numerous sources the rifles have been confirmed to have come from the Netherlands. I’ve spoken with Dutch [Read More…]
Introduced at SHOT Show 2023, the Reap Weaponries Scy bullpup conversion kit for AR-15 pattern rifles is now available. The Scy is a drop-in kit that is attached to the lower receiver and handguard of the rifle providing a front pistol grip mount and linking the trigger [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of guns, sports, history, and ammunition types. Last week we brought in TFB writer and gunsmith extraordinaire Sam S to talk [Read More…]
Greetings nocturnal enthusiasts and thank you for joining me here at Friday Night Lights. Last week I shared how my friends and I shot 2,200 yards in the dark. Today we take a look at another piece of Oasys Technology’s thermal lineup. This time we take a close [Read More…]
Let’s face it, magazines are a hot-button issue for a number of reasons, and not all of them have to do with the legality or even their capacity. A lot of times magazines can become infamous or famous simply because of their availability, or lack thereof. One [Read More…]
Lone Wolf Arms is known for its innovative designs and high-quality products and has gained a reputation as a trusted source for Glock enthusiasts and firearms enthusiasts in general. Today they’ve announced the introduction of their new DUSK 19 pistol. The Dusk [Read More…]
A January 2023 report from CNBC claims that gun companies are experiencing a decline in demand for firearms. According to the report, in 2022, gun sales dropped by 11% compared to the previous year. Publicly-traded gun companies like Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger [Read More…]
Thank you for joining us here at Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at some weapon lights of yesteryear. Well, this time we go back to the dark and try to hit things far, far away. This is an evolution from the Dark Mile where my friends and I shot a mile [Read More…]
The Estonian Defence Forces have selected their new 8.6mm (.338) precision rifle. Following the recent news of Finland and Sweden’s selection of a raft of Sako firearms, Estonia has signed agreements to procure the M10 as their new precision rifle. Sako @ TFB: [Read More…]
The British Army has selected several Aimpoint optics solutions for various heavy weapons. According to Aimpoint, the FCS13-RE Fire Control System with TH-60 thermal clip-on has been selected to fulfill the SWESS-Heavy Mature Project requirement for optics for support [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about perception versus reality when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to check it out by clicking the link here. This week, I want to [Read More…]
In an effort to keep your carry gun from snagging on your clothes, most modern micro-compacts are smooth. Corners rounded, edges smooth, these firearms are built for a specific purpose. However, in this process, some feel that these pistols are too smooth. Shooters [Read More…]
Back in 2013, RemArms introduced the new Model 783, a bolt-action rifle that was eventually driven to the bottom of the price list for Remington after the discontinuation of the Remington 770. In addition to the perception of the Model 783 being a “cheap” [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of firearms, shooting sports, ammunition, and history! Last week we had fellow writer Nic L fill in to talk about the Winchester Xpert [Read More…]
Part of what I love about being a gun nerd is meeting other people who are willing to go to extreme lengths to test out concepts, and theories, or maybe even just to get a solid set of raw data. A couple of weeks ago, Paul from Ammunition To Go, an online ammunition [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how handgun size can affect your overall carrying experience. If you happened to miss that article, don’t worry, since I’ve left a link to that article here. This week, I [Read More…]
SIG SAUER first introduced their CROSS rifle in 2020. The original AICS-fed CROSS bolt-action is available in .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .277 Fury with either a 16″ or 18″ barrel length. Since releasing the original, SIG has also come out with a PRS [Read More…]
The new for 2023 Taurus Raging Hunter 10 in, aka the Raging Hunter 10.5″ (its actual barrel length) is a massive 5-shot .460 S&W magnum chambered revolver that weighs nearly 4.5 lbs. Like most other .460 S&W magnum chambered revolvers, it can handle .45 [Read More…]
While the People’s Republic of China has one of the biggest firearms industries in the world, you rarely see any small arms of China displayed in their booth. Even at the IDEX exhibition, one of the biggest and perhaps the most diverse in the world, you never had [Read More…]
The Brownells BRN family of upper receivers continues to grow with the addition of the BRN-9. This 9mm upper joins the 5.56, .300 BLK, and 7.62×39 options which are already available. Let’s take a closer look at what the BRN-9 brings to the table. Brownells @ [Read More…]
Hello! Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. TFB’s ongoing series covering rimfire firearms, history, ammunition, and sports, continues on from last week’s article covering the Ranger Model 103-8. Luke is out this week, bringing you the best NRAAM [Read More…]
We first reported about the Simtek wireless security sensor from SHOT Show 2019. In a nutshell, it is a compact portable sensor that can be placed inside a gun safe and will send a notification to the owner’s cell phone if motion or lighting changes are detected. [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we got a look at two of the most recognizable rifle suppressors in the last 20 years [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some important things to consider when thinking about summer carry. If you happened to miss last week’s article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. I had a few of [Read More…]
Henry Repeating Arms is a bastion of lever-action guns, offering a slew of popular old-school repeaters hearkening back to the originals invented by their namesake more than a century and a half ago. Since the modern company’s founding in 1996, they have [Read More…]
Nosler Model 21 bolt action rifle was introduced in September of 2021. It’s the company’s second bolt gun design with the first one being the Model 48. Nosler has just announced the expansion of the Model 21 line with a chassis model called Carbon Chassis [Read More…]
Ronnie Barrett stands among legends like John Browning, Eugene Stoner, and John Garand as one of only a handful of Americans to have their rifle adopted by the United States Military. For over 40 years Barrett Firearms has been and continues to be, the leader in [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 185th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many 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 Gat a [Read More…]