SIG Sauer have announced a new addition to their P365 family of pistols, the P365X ROMEOZero. The new pistol has a 3.1-inch barrel, a longer P365XL grip module and its slide has a factory installed SIG Sauer ROMEOZero red dot. Retaining the small profile of the P365 [Read More…]
Ruger have introduced a new micro-compact carry pistol – the Ruger MAX-9. with a 3.2in barrel, a weight of 18.4 ounces and a standard capacity of the 12+1 it is firmly aimed at the EDC market to compete with pistols like SIG Sauer’s P365 series and [Read More…]
After a bit of waiting, the Shadow Systems MultiRole (MR) 920 handgun was shipped to me. Being a hit at SHOT Show 2020 they have seen a huge increase in demand. No surprise from me as I am a true believer in their MR918, it is still my EDC. As I said in my earlier [Read More…]
Firearms usage and medical preparedness go hand in hand. Whether you’re enjoying a casual range day, hunting, shooting competitively, or carrying a concealed handgun in your everyday life, unfortunately mishaps can and do happen from time to time. Many shooting [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves ranks the six thinnest, smallest, MOST EFFICIENT single stack 9mm handguns for concealed carry by efficiency. In other words, which 9mm EDC pocket pistols are the most efficient carry guns based on capacity versus their size and weight? It’s a tough [Read More…]
The trend towards smaller, slimmer and overall more compact concealed carry pistols continues to grow. FN has just announced the release of the FN 503 – a sub six inch pistol chambered in 9mm and designed for everyday carry. Magazine capacity starts at six for the [Read More…]
Shadow Systems developed a pistol that has impressed what was a rather…..skeptical eye. The Shadow Systems MR918 has been a fun review, a review that reminded me of the challenge of remaining subjective. I took this review and started my research before the [Read More…]
A while ago TFB had a look at the Limited Edition Blackwater Microtech Ultratech Out-The-Front Knife. In Today’s Picture, we’re looking at a customized Glock in .40 S&W and the Blackwater Ammo Exclusive Black Friday Drop of the Microtech Exocet [Read More…]
A few weeks ago we relayed some staff pics for budget everyday carry (EDC) knives, an essential piece of kit for concealed carry and overall daily life. We’ll most likely revisit the blade topic again with suggestions for automatic/assisted openers, a $100 budget and [Read More…]
Everyone should have a well-stocked medical kit. More-so, I think that all gun owners should have, at the very least, a small kit to deal with the injuries they have an increased chance of encountering. We all enjoy watching YouTube videos of “people doing dumb things [Read More…]
TFB EXCLUSIVE: Pre-Production Development of The CZ P-10 C – Part 3 The CZ P-10 family has grown. CZ started with P-10 C and decided to expand the family to cover both subcompact and full-size guns. The CZ P-10 C is called a compact gun, but I like to consider [Read More…]
TFB EXCLUSIVE: PRE-PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF THE CZ P-10 C – PART 2 The P-10 C has drastically transformed since its pre-production model. CZ considered comments and concerns from pre-production validators. They did change some features that I personally miss. [Read More…]
Firearms instructor, police officer, Marine Corps veteran, private military contractor, and use of force expert Brannon LeBouef takes us through the what and why of his every day carry. A little more than a pocket dump, Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC explains his gear selection for life in New Orleans, [Read More…]
The CZ P-10 C is quickly becoming an iconic pistol. Chambered in 9×19, the P-10 C has many features that other pistols in its category do not, while being more affordable than many of its competitors. I’m not going to give a clinical description of the firearm [Read More…]
When someone walks into a gun shop looking at their first firearm for concealed carry, it can be intimidating. The firearms market is full of great carry options for people. Over time people usually find what works best for them. When I worked behind the gun counter [Read More…]
A new IndieGoGo crowd-funding campaign has been started for a pretty curious product which boasts the ability to easily conceal carry a pistol off-body. The newer company, Midrat Supply Co, touts their product, DeepCover, will change your mind on different ways to [Read More…]
Today we are taking a look at an interesting crowdfunding project hosted on Kickstarter.com. It is started by Fulcrum Knives to fund the manufacturing of a coin-shaped morphing EDC knife called Eclipse. In a matter of seconds, this gadget converts from a circle of [Read More…]
This year Zero Tolerance (ZT) released the new Model 0393 knife at SHOT show. The 0393 is a combination of Rick Hinderer’s and ZT’s design. Zero Tolerance 0393 Design Based off of the 0392, a limited collaboration with Hinderer that quickly sold out to collectors, [Read More…]
WWGD? What would Glock do? Have you accepted Glock into your daily life? Do you like Glock? Do you carry a Glock everyday? Can’t get enough Glock? Well now you can Glockify your iPhone! I came across this licensed Glock themed iPhone case. Now you can rock your [Read More…]
On March 31st, there was a very successful event; National Stop The Bleed Day. During this event, 133k students trained in the skill of hemorrhage control. It is no secret that I harbor a long-standing thought that everyone should spend time training in whatever skills [Read More…]
Many women say that most of the EDC pocketbooks look outdated and are impractical. Gun Tote’N Mama’s founder Claudie Chisholm is changing the EDC accessory marketplace for women. Great Things Come in Small Packages What Claudie lacks in stature, she makes up [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 at the Surefire booth. Miles talks to Andrew about the new M600 DF which is their new lithium and rechargeable scout light boasting 1500 lumens when used with rechargeable 18650 batteries. The mini scout lights have also been upgraded with the [Read More…]
As society continues to slip towards a life filled with the expectation that everything we need will be provided to us by someone else, the concept of ‘every day carry’ is falling by the wayside. I was taught from an early age, like many of you, that carrying a [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 and visit the Safariland booth to look at some new holster offerings for 2018. First, we take a look at the new 1911 ALS OWB holster. The beauty of this holster is that it allows for 1911s with or without a rail. This holster also […] [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has introduced a new concealed carry handgun chambered in .380 ACP. The new handgun is called 911. Here is how Springfield Armory describes the model name: With such great advances made in modern defense ammunition, the .380 has become a seriously [Read More…]
Longtime TFB reader and owner of Harry’s Holsters is announcing an update to their line up of available models and molds. We discussed Harrison and his small business last year and highlighted some of the features of their kydex lineup. Personally, I’m happy to see [Read More…]
Where the Generation 5 Glocks no include a concealed-carry ready flared magazine well, there are literally millions of handguns out there with the sharp and hard plastic edges of “perfection” (at least as it was defined for nearly three decades). Stock Glock [Read More…]
I’m not sure if Glock enjoys the fact that so many of its customers select the previous generation of its products or it loathes it. Most companies that release new products tend to quickly move past the previous generation, but good ol’ [Read More…]
I get it, taking the time to properly weave one’s belt through their holster’s hoops is just one part of being a responsible gun owner. Solid retention keeps the firearms owner safe from inadvertent drops, exposing concealed carry, etc. But, It also means [Read More…]
Billed as the carry company for the “Modern Man” the Steadfast Carry Company has been working on products for the modern active lifestyle. Starting off with various interesting key hooks/brass knuckles, the Steadfast Carry Company has expanded into their [Read More…]
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