We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 107. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of another amazing project by Cabot Guns dubbed the Iron Quilt. This pair of .45 ACP 1911 pistols is built with the use of mosaic Damascus steel created by Robert Eggerling. The Damascus steel patterns resemble [Read More…]
Rock Island Auction Company’s premier auctions always contain firearms that belonged to prominent figures such as renowned political and military leaders, artists, celebrities, etc. The recently-ended August 2023 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction was no [Read More…]
Last week we took a look at the “St Michael’s Banderole” pistol from Cabot Guns OAK (One-Of-A-Kind) Collection. Today we have another masterpiece from this collection of deluxe 1911-style handguns – The Phoenix pistol. As its name implies, the design [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Start, or continue, your day with a collection of pictures from when the British Royal Marine Commandos conducted rapid target acquisition drills during a close-quarters tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 12, 2023. [Read More…]
Cabot Guns have added another masterpiece to their OAK (One-Of-A-Kind) Collection of deluxe 1911-style pistols. Dubbed the St Michael’s Banderole, this 9mm pistol is made of Damascus steels from Jason Morrisey and Robert Eggerling, is fitted with meteorite-made [Read More…]
The Springfield Hellion has been rather popular. I am a little biased as I have one. Well, Springfield Armory is making some long barrel Hellion rifles now with 18″ and 20″ barrels. Here is what we know so far. More Hellion @TFB TFB Review: Over 1,000 Rounds [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…]
TFB’s Photo Of The Day is on a mission to collect high-quality photos from the world of firearms. Here we have Force Reconnaissance Marines, commonly known as Force Recon Marines or simply Force Recon. They are an elite special operations unit within the United States [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…]
LAHAB Light Ammunition (LLA) is the national ammunition manufacturer of the United Arab Emirates, part of the EDGE Group that we better know through the Caracal firearms brand. A manufacturer up to now solely focused on the military market, LLA is now eyeing the [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the risks of drinking when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at another [Read More…]
Rock River Arms is the manufacturer of my absolute favorite two-stage trigger, the Rock River Arms Two-Stage National Match Trigger. Today they’ve announced an entirely new rifle to their lineup, the new BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle. This new rifle is [Read More…]
You might have heard the term “Saturday Night Special” before if you’re old enough – and while that might be dating yourself (me included) – there is an entire generation of new shooters who are unfamiliar with that term. As old and [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 92. Most of the team here is embracing the summer vibes and the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. With the warm weather and patriotic spirit in the air, it’s the perfect time to engage in some good range sessions with your family [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 91! It’s refreshing to see the online gun community getting back to actual discussions on niche firearm topics rather than constantly worrying about the latest drama taking place within the firearms industry. I know a couple of [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 195th 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…]
On a recent trip out to the legendary Gunsite Academy to check out some of Stoeger’s handguns (yes, Stoeger makes handguns), I had the fortunate opportunity to make a lot of new friends including some of today’s guests from the National African American Gun [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – above and below you see U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mario Barletta, a team leader assigned to Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 23D Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, as he chambers a round at Range 205, Marine Corps [Read More…]
How many Americans own guns? What kind of guns do they own? How many guns do they own? The 2021 National Firearm Survey by William English, Ph.D. at Georgetown University, sought to answer these questions and more. So let’s take a look at what the survey found. [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 193rd 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…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 89! This week’s lineup of podcasts is a collection of topics including expert marksmanship tips, up-to-date cutting-edge firearms technology, and immersive hunting tales from some of the world’s most well-renowned professional [Read More…]
Welcome to another episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of reintroducing TFB Writer Nic L (aka “Big Money Nico”), who returns after a brief hiatus. Nic has been busy exploring a range of intriguing handguns that [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 192nd 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…]
Hello and welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 52! One of the more underrated national holidays observed here in the United States is entirely dedicated to merchant mariners – essentially the men and women who operate ships that cross the gigantic oceans across the [Read More…]
Recently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives published a major report entitled the National Firearms Commerce And Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA). This report looked at the state of the firearm industry in the United States. It contains information [Read More…]
Imagine an M-16A4-style rifle but with an 18-inch barrel. The Anderson Manufacturing A4 Short Rifle is just that. This unique setup is a blend of old and new. Let’s see how it performs. More AR-15 @ TFB: [NRAAM 2023] An FN AR-15 Under $1K? Hop vs. James Cheap [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day can be chosen for a variety of reasons. It may be because of its aesthetic qualities, its newsworthiness, its emotional impact, or its technical excellence. Above you see a U.S. Marine, a rifleman with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 186th 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…]
Mesa Tactical, that California expat company now located in Reno, Is known for law enforcement- and home defense-ready upgrades for long guns. My first experience with their gear was installing their Sureshell shell carrier/rail combo on my Remington 870 Tactical [Read More…]