It’s that time (yet again) when we need to dig into a newly proposed ATF Rule. This time their target is expanding the definition of “engaged in the business” of gun dealing. So might you be a gun dealer under this potential rule? Possibly. Laws and [Read More…]
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Varusteleka has fast become one of my favorite clothing brands, mostly due to their judicious use of Merino Wool in most of their in-house designed products. Beyond that, they are one of a select few places online where I know it’s absolutely safe to purchase [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 63! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has issued a safety bulletin regarding light-bearing holsters. Without naming any specific model of handgun, SIG is warning end users that holsters that accommodate weapon-mounted lights have larger openings and can cause unintentional discharges. This safety [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 100! As usual, we have a good lineup of great podcasts this week for you to listen to while you clean, drive to work, drive home, reload, or just gear up to head out to the range. No matter what you like to listen to, [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 62! We’re back again with some fresh deals from some of our favorite online retailers for guns, ammunition, gear, and more. Right now we are in a pretty peculiar spot when it comes to gun availability and pricing. While [Read More…]
Oh, baby! We do short-barreled shotguns all too seldom here, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like them. Here’s a magnificent picture taken by Holt Works, and the Vang Comp 870 SBS. Here’s the part list to inspire yourself: @vangcomp [Read More…]
The 2007 movie “3:10 to Yuma” is a modern remake of the 1957 film of the same name, which was based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. Directed by James Mangold, the film is a gripping Western that follows the story of a struggling rancher named Dan Evans [Read More…]
The film “Commando” released in 1985 and directed by Mark L. Lester holds a significant place in pop culture due to its impact on the action movie genre and its portrayal of firearms. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a relentless role, the film contributed [Read More…]
Vang Comp is renowned for its custom shotguns and the Vang Comp System, which provides reduced recoil and tighter patterns. Their latest product is a long gun transport case disguised to look like a folding chair cover. Now, you can keep that scattering close while [Read More…]
Retay Arms has unveiled its newest shotgun, the Gordion Compact. The Gordion Compact is a 20ga semi-auto shotgun that’ll ship in 24″ and 26″ barrel lengths. Here’s a closer look at the new Gordion compact semi-auto. Retay Arms @ TFB: New [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to finally roll out my review of the Real Avid Master Gun Vise. Anyone who has [Read More…]
The Mission Impossible film series is one of those rare things in the film that seem to get better with the more entries they put out. Since 1996, Ethan Hunt a.k.a. Tom Cruise, and the gang has been giving filmgoers, and movie buffs more than a few reasons to buy some [Read More…]
Holland & Holland have introduced a new over-and-under shotgun dubbed Noble. This is apparently the first new product of this renowned British gunmaker since they were acquired by Beretta in 2021. Holland & Holland describe the Noble as a gun that brings [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 97! Podcasts are probably one of my favorite sounds to hear at the range other than relentless gunfire. Last week I had the unique opportunity to have a nice chat with Mo from Raven Wing Limited, a Los Angels based training company that [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of guns, gear, and shooting sports! Last week we took a look at Springfield’s new 2020 Rimfire rifles which [Read More…]
Getting solid firearms training has simultaneously become easier than ever but also more difficult than ever. While there are a ton of great training companies out there, for every good one there are probably half a dozen other ones peddling either unsafe or ineffectual [Read More…]
Just for the record, no, I haven’t started writing for the mainstream media, and if someone asked me “How pro-gun are you?”, I’d show them a photo of a battleship. We’ve all had a good laugh whenever the media announces that someone was found with “an [Read More…]
I’ve taken to listening to a few podcasts in the background at the range by myself when I’m getting things set up or torn down and cleaned up. One of my favorite things to listen to recently is a lot of talk by guys like Ben Stoeger, Scott Jelinski, and [Read More…]
The full force of the intense summer heat is out this year and I’m looking for almost any way to stave off the sweat before we finally make it to fall. One way I’ve found that works well is to just not go outside and instead take more time to restock and [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to walk through assembling the Real Avid Master Gun Workstation step-by-step. [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the various cost levels of carry guns. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to talk about a similar topic that a [Read More…]
What a title for an article. In this edition of “Just Florida Things,” a woman was relaxing on the beach in Panama City, Florida when she was suddenly shot in the knee by a man who was cleaning sand out of his gun on a balcony above. The man, Damien [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at whether it’s better to be self-taught or start off by taking training. Both had their perks and it was a great conversation in the comments so thank you to everyone who left [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to roll out my review of the new Real Avid Master Gun Workstation. Boy oh boy [Read More…]
Join James Reeves on an exhilarating journey to the heart of Serbia’s legendary Zastava Oružje factory. In this captivating video, James engages in a conversation with a Zastava engineer, delving into the intricacies of the iconic Serbian M87 Machine Gun, an unparalleled masterpiece of [Read More…]
There are times when I need to leave my vehicle in some less-than-ideal locations. I don’t leave my gun in my car, but I still feel uneasy about leaving documentation or other valuables in my car for too long. I drive an older car, so many of the built-in vehicle [Read More…]
Thanks for joining us for another TFB Wheelgun Wednesday, where we discover the vast world of revolvers. We have been taking an occasional look at revolvers still being issued by police agencies, and this week, we’ll explore the curious current issue Chinese police [Read More…]
Being deep into the 21st century we thought we would be further along than we currently feel today in 2023. Marty McFly was riding a hoverboard in 2015 in “Back to the Future – Part II” (1989 film) and The Jetsons were promising us flying cars in space [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 56. With the Independence Day celebration over and your monthly paychecks worth of mag dumps accomplished in celebration of our great nation’s birth, it’s probably time to restock on some ammo and gear, and maybe even pick up [Read More…]
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