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[GAOS] Crickett Chassis And F-Class Stocks
One of the nice things about the Great American Outdoor Show is to see some vendors who did not go to SHOT Show. Keystone Sporting Arms is one such company that does not attend SHOT Show. Their Crickett rifle has been a corner stone for many young shooters learning to responsibly shoot their first rifle. […]
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US-Made FORGED AKs Coming SOON from Kalashnikov USA
The sanctions on Russian companies have hit the American AK enthusiast hard – no longer can we import inexpensive Izhevsk Kalashnikovs to feed the beast. Yet, there is a silver lining: Domestic AK production is on the rise to meet the demand, and one company in particular is staking its name – the biggest name in the […]
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POTD: EOTech Recall Aftermath
These photos were shared by an anonymous source. Last year EOTech held a voluntary buy back of their holographic weapon sights. These photos were taken of some sights that were returned to EOTech. According to the source of these photos, these sights were sent to be crushed and destroyed. Here is an uncommon EOTech 553 […]
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[GAOS 2018] Nite Site Night Vision IR Scope Camera
At the Great American Outdoor Show I came across Nite Site. I was reminded of the prototype Skoped Vision by Phone Skope where you can record what your scope sees. This is a similar concept but instead of using a phone it is a dedicated camera system with a view screen that can see in […]
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SOCOM to Evaluate SIG Sauer’s MCX Rattler
Almost a year ago, back in March 2017, US SOCOM posted a request for information (RFI) seeking proposals for conversion kits for M4A1 Carbine receivers. SOCOM sought a kit that would turn M4A1s into Personal Defence Weapons weighing less than 6lb, measuring less than 26 inches and chambered in .300 Blackout. It seems SOCOM may have found what […]
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[Shot 2018] Caracal USA
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit Caracal USA. Caracal brings the enhanced F 9mm pistol with standard sights or the quick sight system, allowing for faster follow up shots. Boasting 18+1 capacity the enhanced F could also be purchased with night sights or a […]
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FN Herstal’s SCAR-SC for LE Market
Quite the unicorn, the 5.56x45mm NATO SCAR-Subcomact Carbine was only unveiled recently last year at Milipol in Paris. This year we were able to get our hands on the actual SCAR-SC at SHOT Show. Based on the previous SCAR-PDW, the SC was created due to a need within Law Enforcement entities in the United States for small, […]
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You Can Shoulder the Micro Roni Stabilizer
CAA has posted a short video explaining that it is completely legal to shoulder the latest generation of their Micro Roni pistol carbine conversion kit when its fitted with their stabilizer brace. The standard Micro Roni is an NFA item if it is fitted with a standard folding stock. CAA, however, has teamed up with […]
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[SHOT 2018] U.S. Optics 1-6×24 Day Scope
New for U.S. Optics this year is the SVS 1-6x24mm day optic. Dialing it down a notch from the Schmidt & Bender and Nightforce 1-8x scopes that were also introduced this year. The company has also partnered with ZRODELTA to offer the 1-6×24 in the ZRODELTA mounts. The mounts have orange tightening screws match with […]
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[SHOT 2018] NEW SOG Tools Span from the Practical to the Boutique
Every year I am amazed to see what is unveiled at SHOT Show not only for the wicked firearms introduced but also the unique tools. No matter how many multi-tools or knives I own, manufacturers like SOG create something that makes me believe I need another one. So let’s take a look at SOG tools […]
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POTD: Spotted at SHOT: Gaston’s personal, one-of-a-kind Glock
It isn’t every day one sees a Glock on an airport runway, let alone Gaston’s personal Glock. Yet there I was, landing in Vegas for SHOT 2018 when I spied this one-of-a-kind Glock off the side of the taxiway at McCarran International Airport Here are the specs: Color: White with grey accents Capacity: 19 (depending on […]
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[SHOT 2018] Barrett Rifles in .224 Valkyrie and the 240 Lightweight Machine Gun
Barrett has three new products that we discussed in this video, the largest being the .224 Valkyrie is being chambered in an AR platform in coordination with the launch by Federal Ammunition. In addition, the same round is being chambered in their Fieldcraft line of lightweight hunting rifles that the company first debuted last year. […]
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TFB REVIEW: CTS Targets ABC Zone Steel Silhouette
When it comes to typical range shooting and training, almost nothing beats the ring of a steel target when that bullet hits it’s mark. So while punching paper for those clover leaf groups is cool, practicing techniques like body armor drills is much more useful with proper steel. I started doing my research on quality […]
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POTD: DIY Adjustable AK Gas Block
There has been some buzz over KNS’ adjustable AK gas piston. Having an adjustable gas block allows you to dial in the amount of gas to drive the gun. Of course the AK gas system is a flawless system when ran as designed. It is only when you try to do things outside its wheelhouse […]
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[SHOT 2018] Turkey: Girsan MC 28 T
Girsan has added an optic mounted to the companies 9x19mm MC 28 T, making it the countries first production handgun to roll off the line with a handgun optic mounted to the slide. It appears that the optic mounted is a brightness adjustable that can be turned on and off with the adjustment buttons on the […]
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[SHOT 2018] Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 2 Introduced
Gear Head Works has continued the innovation on the Tailhook that first hit the market within the past several years. With this Mod 2 addition, the company is adding a proprietary buffer tube that features five positions for adjusting the Mod 2. To adjust the Mod 2, one simply depresses a button on the right […]
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[SHOT 2018] Action Target Infrastructure, Service, and Support
At Shot Show 2018, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop discusses new technology and business solutions with Action Target. Kevin, Vice President of Engineering and Marketing, tells us how their company can help get your business past the idea phase, and into design, equipment planning, installation, service, and support. New technology in the lanes themselves is discussed, including […]
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[SHOT 2018] Henry Repeating Arms’ 1,000,000th Rifle
TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Henry owner Anthony Imperato on his millionth H001 repeating rifle. Anthony discusses his 20-year journey. This rifle was auctioned via GunBroker and ended 1/26/2018 with a total price of $55,025.00. This particular rifle shows exhibition grade American walnut, elaborate hand engraving. The rifle was donated by Henry, and the proceeds […]
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[SHOT 2018] Davidsons Patriotic & Other Exclusives
At SHOT Show 2018 we speak with Christopher Goodall at the Davidsons booth. Chris gives a brief overview of the history of the company – which now offers services to both dealers and individual buyers via galleryofguns.com, and he shows us some of the firearms he’s most excited about. First he shows us the Legacy […]
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WINTER GAMES @ TFB: New Lapua Biathlon Xtreme
As a lover of everything winter, I have to admit that I’m looking forward to this season’s Olympic Games. And no, not the figure skating, you animals. Besides the bobsledding and the snowboard half pipe, since I was a kid the Biathlon has always been one of my favorite events. Cross country ski a few kilometers then […]
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