Welcome to TFB Prime Day Deals 2022. Every year, Amazon has a special couple of days where they, and their many retailers put on a great sale where you can get a lot of great gear for a heavily discounted price. This year we’ve already been notified by a couple of [Read More…]
Some recent alarming news has come about from one of the country’s largest distributors of firearms, accessories, and ammunition. In a now-missing Facebook post, Brownells stated on July 1st that the United Parcel Service (UPS), had allegedly terminated their [Read More…]
This week on TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll be taking a look at the concept of the revolver reloading aid, Speed Strips, and the Pros & Cons thereof. When we talk about carrying a revolver for our protection, we really can’t leave out the topic of reloading [Read More…]
Defense Distributed (DD) came out with the Ghost Gunner to help freedom-loving individuals machine 80% receivers with more precision for a garage builder. Other than buying a HAAS or similarly expensive CNC machine, the Ghost Gunner gets the job done. Well now that 80% [Read More…]
Shooting eyewear is an essential part of any shooter’s list of minimum equipment. Bushnell introduced their new lineup of Performance Eyewear last summer and this year they’ve got a whole new lineup for spring and summer 2022 that will keep your eyes both [Read More…]
Officially opened on June 18th, 1977, and fulfilling orders for shooters, hunters, and outdoorsmen all across the nation ever since, MidwayUSA celebrates 45 years in business. Based in Columbia Missouri, MidwayUSA started out as just another small gunshop in a small [Read More…]
The latest, 17th edition of the iconic “Cartridges of the World” series of ammunition reference books has seen the light of day. The new book can be found on the websites of the publisher (Gun Digest) and many popular book stores, both in paperback and [Read More…]
As you might have guessed from some of the articles I have written this year, I have been going down a slow-motion camera rabbit hole. On a forum for the Chronos high-speed camera, I came across a user’s video recording airsoft guns in high speed. What caught my [Read More…]
Gatorz eyewear has a longstanding history of being durable, and the MILSPEC Ballistic Magnum is certainly no exception. Designed and used by shooters and operators the world over, the ballistic series pairs durability alongside ANSI 787.1 mil-spec safety [Read More…]
Everyday Carry, or EDC, has become a buzzword in the gun community. At its core, the EDC mindset is a reminder to be reasonably prepared for the day’s events and possibilities by carrying and having access to some basic tools, equipment, and supplies that can make [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 9. This week we’re going to talk about some precision shooting gear. Long-range shooting is a new discipline I’ve been taking up and last week I had the opportunity to attend a long-range precision shooting and reloading [Read More…]
If you’re looking to be discreet on the go, Savior Equipment has you covered with their new Pro Touring Single Rifle cases. Designed to fool your neighbors into thinking you actually play tennis, these bags discreetly transport everything you need for a quick [Read More…]
X-Vision Optics have announced the introduction of their TR1 Thermal Reflex Sight. The sight has a range of around 1,000 yards and X-Vision say it “captures sharp thermal images and smoothly tracks rapid motion in the distance.” The TR1 has 1-4x [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to give the Frankford [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 6. In the past, we didn’t have the same flexibility with Amazon deals to get the word out about ammunition deals and sales online. Now that we do, I figured it might be good to start off with some 22LR rimfire ammunition to help [Read More…]
Ballistics gel or ballistic gelatin is a fairly common and familiar substance that is often used to test the efficacy and performance of various projectile or bladed weapons. Ballistics gel is quite often used by independent persons and professionals alike to either [Read More…]
There are some holsters that become part of your wardrobe. Put your leg through here, staple this to your leg, tie that to your belt. While more intricate holster designs can sometimes give you some advantages, who has the time? Sometimes you just need a simple and [Read More…]
If I’ve learned anything from my time as an armed citizen, it’s that a good holster makes every negative aspect of concealed carry easier to deal with. They reduce unwanted movement, aid in keeping the gun close to your body and make carrying for long periods of [Read More…]
When normal people hear the word “smart gun”, the first thing they usually think of is the guns that require either a fingerprint or some sort of wrist band that allows only that user to shoot it (in theory). However, when cinephiles and hoplophiles hear the [Read More…]
BONE-DRI Dual Rifle Bag has all the features you’re used to in a double rifle case with the addition of their patented Absorbits moisture-removal material. A water-repelling 800D Nylon exterior prevents moisture from getting in and Absorbits material traps any [Read More…]
Carrying concealed no matter where you go is nothing new for a lot of people. However, for newcomers to the concealed carry practice, navigating the constantly changing and evolving state and federal laws can be a nightmare to keep up with. While doing your own research [Read More…]
Bone-Dri has been hard at work getting out brand new products for Spring 2022. A little while ago they released their new Gun and Ammo bag which is a universal pistol and ammunition case. Now Bone-Dri is proud to introduce their new Range and Tool Bag which features the [Read More…]
Third Bay LLC‘s Ounce pistol was the most unusual non-prototype firearm this author saw at the SHOT Show 2022. Everything in this pistol is unusual for a semi-auto rimfire handgun – from the action type to the feeding mechanism and its folding design. We [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 1! Spring has finally arrived along with all of its associated unpredictable weather but generally, springtime means it’s time to get back out on the range! This week we’re taking a look at some of our favorite online [Read More…]
One of Germany’s oldest hunting firearms manufacturers, J.P. Sauer and Sohn, is excited to announce the latest addition to their line of hunting shotguns. The new SL5 Turkey Shotgun is a semi-auto 3-inch shell compatible platform specifically designed to be a [Read More…]
Utah-based BONE-DRI sell a range of rifle and pistol carry cases and slips as well as bags and cases designed for electronics. They aim to use patented technology and materials to prevent moisture from getting to guns, ammunition, and other valuable hard goods in order [Read More…]
Those of you who keep close tabs here on TFB will know that in the past we’ve covered some of Jonathan Wilds’s books and projects. In fact, recently fellow writers Nick C and Lucas D had the opportunity to help Jonathan test out the subject of his latest [Read More…]
A recall notice has been issued by the Olight company in regards to two of their EDC flashlight models. Olight and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall for over 200,000 M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights over concerns regarding inadvertent [Read More…]
If you recall, John (Rocketman) Wild filed Form 1 and made a destructive device (DD). But not just any DD, he made a Panzerfaust! Well, John was not content to sit on his laurels and bask in his own awesomeness. He decided he needed a new challenge. He built a [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 suppressor. Today we continue our multi-part review of the B&T USA STATION SIX9 pistol and suppressors with a lesson on replacing [Read More…]