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Lyman Sharps Carbine 140th Anniversary Model
In celebration of the company’s 140th anniversary, Lyman has introduced a commemorative Sharps rifle replica. This rifle is made for Lyman by Pedersoli. It is the lighter version of Pedersoli’s rifle and comes chambered in .30-30 Winchester. These rifles will be made in quantity of 140 pieces with serial numbers from 1 to 140. The […]
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[NRA 2018] AAC Announces The TI-RAID 30
Advanced Armament Corportation’s parent company, Remington, has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. But AAC has still managed to push out some new products over the past few months – always a good sign. Last year we saw the edition of the modular .22 caliber Halcyon. Now the Huntsville, Alabama based team […]
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[NRA 2018] American Suppressor Association Media Day
The American Suppressor Association held a media event one day prior to the NRAAM show. Six manufacturers were on hand to display their wares for media attendees to shoot suppressed pistols and rifles. Company engineers and development teams were on hand to answer questions. On the firing line was everything from .22LR pistols and rifles to […]
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[NRA 2018] Glock to Give Away Millionth 43 Today
As NRAAM 2018 comes to a close on Sunday May 6th, it’s still not too late to register to win GLOCK’s One Millionth 43. Update: Congratulations to Lindsay B. for winning the One Millionth Glock 43. How to Enter: Post a photo demonstrating what GLOCK means to you on Instagram or Twitter using #IamGLOCK. -OR- […]
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[NRA 2018] Armageddon Gear Game Changer
Howdy folks. What I would like to do with this article is to give you hope. Hope that your shot of a lifetime will not be missed due to an inability to stabilize your firearm. Here at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting I have found that source of hope (the Armageddon Gear Game Changer) and […]
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SILENCER SATURDAY #18: MIL-STD & Commercial Suppressors
Hello everyone, thanks for dropping in to TFB’s Silencer Saturday. This weekend marks the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting (NRAAM) In Dallas, Texas where manufacturers display their latest releases to shooters from across the country. We’ll take a look at some of the newest suppressors on the market in a minute. But first, let’s venture […]
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NEW: Crimson Trace LaserGuard for the Ruger EC9s, LC9s, LC9 & LC380
Crimson Trace is continually adding in new models of pistols that are covered by their Laserguard series of red or green lasers. They now have expanded that portfolio to include multiple different yet closely related concealed carry pistols by Ruger. This newest offering will cover the Ruger EC9s, LC9s, LC9 and LC380. Between the 2 […]
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Soviet Influenced Heavy Machine Guns in Afghan Service
Similar to many small arms in use by Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), the diversity of Soviet patterned Heavy Machine Guns is quite high among the ANSF forces of today. Almost to a point where every derivative and variant produced in other countries is represented within the ANSF ranks from the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP), […]
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Quickloader Shotgun Shell Storage System for Hunters
A Danish company called Quickloader makes shotgun ammunition storage system for hunters which provides quick access to pairs of shells thus decreasing the reload time of double-barreled shotguns. The product itself is called … Quickloader. While having an advantage of a fast second shot, the double-barrelled shotguns have a distinct disadvantage compared to semi-auto shotguns – the […]
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Details Emerge on IS Craft Produced Launcher from Mosul Fight
Conflict Armament Research has recently published a short but very comprehensive report detailing the craft produced anti-armor/personal launchers that we reported on in May of 2017. The findings that CAR has come up with are quite revealing about the launchers themselves, in addition to how the terrorist group conducted itself through manufacturing armaments and in […]
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Bluntforce Mk 1 Savage Mod II Pistol Bayonet
I can’t believe I am writing a follow-up article about a pistol bayonet. But there is a reason. Looks like the feedback generated by our coverage of this device is what made Bluntforce scratch the previous versions and introduce a new, more affordable one. And this is not just my assumption, but actually what the […]
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IMI Defense KIDON Pistol to Carbine Conversion Kit
The idea of converting the handguns into carbines is quite popular among Israeli firearm manufacturers. I am sure you know about the CAA Roni and Micro Roni as well as FAB Defense KPOS kits. However, there is another, less known conversion kit called Kidon which is made by a company called IMI Defense. It has been […]
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IDF’s Rubber Bullet Muzzle Extension for M4s, Tavors
Although not a new development, the recent Palestinian protests against Israel have once again showcased one of the IDF’s unique developments when it comes to crowd control and less-lethal armaments. In use by both the IDF and Israeli law enforcement elements on issued 5.56x45mm NATO M4 and M16 service rifles is a muzzle attachment that […]
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Historical Small Arms in Action? Go to a Reenactment!
Viewers of TFB TV will be especially aware of a number of episodes that I completed with a local reenactor that represents elements of the 82nd Airborne Division all over the Midwest. To date we’ve filmed episodes about the BAR in the First World War, the M1A1 “Paratrooper” Carbine, 1903 Springfield rifle grenades, and even […]
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Patrick Ferguson’s Rifle Recreated
In a Pennsylvania town not too far from Gettysburg there is a local outfit that has previously worked fascinating wonders when it comes to recreating historically significant muzzleloaders of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Great War Militaria, Custom Metal and Wood Fabrication, Ordnance Restoration and Repair is a long-winded name for a couple of fellows who […]
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New GRS “Bifrost” Adjustable Bolt Action Rifle Stock
The appearance of this Norwegian stock probably looks familiar to you because one of the earlier models of these stocks was used by Savage in their Model 10 GRS rifle. GRS makes a wide variety of such stocks. The latest iteration of their polymer stock called Bifrost was introduced at IWA 2018. The GRS Bifrost […]
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INSAS Malfunctions Caught on Video in Combat
A short video clip has recently emerged depicting an Indian soldier in contact with a distant enemy. It appears the soldier is suppressing the enemy positions more than his own bunker is receiving any fire throughout the video. The video was initially posted on an Indian Facebook page but was sent to TFB by an […]
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German Gun Stock “Ranger” Stock for Tikka T3x Rifles
German Gun Stock is a small company located in Mueglitztal, Germany. This company develops parts and accessories for precision rifles. Particularly, they are specialized in making products for Tikka T3x rifles. One of their latest products that was introduced at IWA 2018 exhibition is a stock called Ranger. One of the main advantages of the Ranger […]
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Federal Premium Awarded FBI Training Ammunition Contract for 9mm
Vista Outdoor has been awarded a Training Ammunition Contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) along with several other government agencies that have not been named at this time. Federal Premium will be the company who specifically fills that contract for a 9mm handgun training round. The contract has been agreed upon with terms […]
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TFB & EOTECH Giveaway! Facebook LIVE @ NRAAM
Join TFB and EOTech for an exclusive Facebook Live event at the NRA Annual Meeting. We will be broadcasting live this Saturday, May 5th at 12PM CST from The Firearm Blog Facebook Page. Our own TFBTV host Joel Wise will sit down for a Q&A with Aaron Hampton from EOTech. Joel will be accepting questions directly from the TFB […]
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