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Marlin’s New Model 1894 SBL and CSBL
For 2018, Marlin Firearms announced a number of new rifles. Two of the new lever action guns announced by the company are the Model 1894 SBL and the Model 1894 CSBL. Model 1894 SBL The SBL version of the Model 1894 has a 16.5″ barrel that is part of the reason the company considers this […]
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[SHOT 2018] Full Size B&T APC223 and M.A.R.S. USMC Contract Silencers
In this episode of SHOT Show 2018 TFBTV coverage, James Reeves discusses B&T’s new 16 inch APC223 rifle, designed as a US civilian version of the reputed Swiss APC556 rifle. B&T describes the APC556 as “Designed to meet the future needs of Police and Military forces worldwide, the APC556 is a rugged but light carbine. […]
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POTD: BOPE’s 40th anniversary badge
Having started life as NuCOE – Núcleo da Companhia de Operações Especiais (Special Operations Company Nucleus) on January 19, 1978, Rio de Janeiro State Military Police’s famous BOPE – Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (Special Police Operations Battalion) recently commemorated its 40th anniversary. Since it became a full-fledged Battalion on March 1, 1991, the unit […]
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[SHOT 2018] Axeon Scopes’ Second Zero
At SHOT Show’s 2018 Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop discusses prism technology with inventor John Baker at the Axeon Scopes booth. John walks us through Axeon’s Second Zero products, which are well suited to a red-dot sight. The technology allows the shooter to switch between the original shooter’s zero to a much farther […]
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[SHOT 2018] TNVC Colortac CV14 – Colored Nightvision
For those who are familiar with night vision can see in their mind’s eye the stereotypical kryptonite green colored images. Even in the best night vision setups the image is green. My PVS-14 is Gen III and the image it produces is phenomenal. However it is still green. For those with more disposable income than […]
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[SHOT 2018] Zenith .300 Blackout Roller Locker and Z5P Pistol
In this episode of TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT 2018, James Reeves covers new guns from Zenith, including the Z5P pistol and Zenith’s new .300 Blackout upper. Zenith also discusses that they are going to start servicing all roller locking carbines in the futuree, including those from other manufacturers. From Zenith’s press materials: “Zenith Firearms is […]
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[SHOT 2018] Safariland’s VieVue Smart Body Cameras For Police
My friend told me about the VieVu and that I need to go check it out. VieVu is a smart body camera system designed for law enforcement. The problem with body cameras is that they are typically manually activated and in the heat of the problem it is easy to forget to turn the camera […]
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[SHOT 2018] FightLite SCR Raider and MCR Light Machine Gun
In SHOT Show 2018 episode of TFBTV, James visits with FightLite to talk about the new SCR Raider and MCR Light Machine Gun: From FightLite’s press materials about the SCR Raider: Through creative engineering and a quest for uncompromising performance, the revolutionary SCR® Pistol is in a class of its own and successfully bridges the […]
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[SHOT 2018] Auto-Ordnance/Thompson “Tactical Tommy Gun” Concept
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses an unnamed concept gun with Justin Moon, the head of Auto-Ordnance and Kahr Arms – a Tommy Gun design that accepts AR15 furniture. While the initial run will be .45ACP, there’s a distinct possibility that A-O’s new 9mm Tommy Gun may make it to this format. The “Tactical […]
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[SHOT 2018] Canadian Compliant Glock 19 Gen 4
Good news Canada! You’ll finally be getting the Glock 19 Gen 4. Glock showed off their new Canadian compliant version of the G19 Gen 4 at the 2018 SHOT Show. The factory Glock 19 barrel is 102mm which was too short to be legal in Canada, they require handgun barrels to be over 105mm. The new […]
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[SHOT 2018] Nosler’s New Rifles, Ammunition, and Components
I’ve been filling my freezer with help from Nosler’s bullets for a number of years That’s why I was keen to head over and see what the Bend, Oregon company had on tap for 2018. New Rifles For 2018, Nosler is introducing two new rifles in their M48 line: The M48 Long Range Carbon and […]
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[SHOT 2018] Updates from Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
At SHOT Show’s 2018 Industry Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Gina, CMP South General Manager. Updates include 1911 sales status, incoming Philippine Garands, incoming Turkish Garands, and the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega County, Alabama. A very special thanks to BROWNELLS – check out their new Retro line here: https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/bapid… […]
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[SHOT 2018] Ion Productions Flamethrower
TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop talks flamethrowers with the Ion Productions team at SHOT Show’s 2018 Industry Range at the day. Ion’s 2015 flamethrower has been updated with an all-new billet aluminum version. The units can be fed by swappable tanks or a backpack for increased time of use. The barrel jacket utilizes the m-lok system, and […]
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[SHOT 2018] Brownells Retro AR-15s Debut on the Range
Brownells breaks into the manufacturing market with a new line of Retro AR-15s. All rifles are 100% newly manufactured parts, and four models were debuted at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range 2018. The four models are faithful reproductions with features including: slab-side, partial fence, and full fence lower receivers; triangular charging handles; chrome […]
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[SHOT 2018] Cerakote Works on a New Image
At a time when every other firearms coating company strives to create exciting new colors and differentiate themselves from their competition, the guys at Cerakote decided to focus on something completely different with their new “imaging software”. We have the technology Put simply, the applicator will Cerakote as normal, program the software with the logo, […]
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[SHOT 2018] Angel Armor for LEOs and Vehicles
TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop discusses new ballistic shields with Josh at Angel Armor. The company’s plates are incredibly light, and offers the only modular, stackable plate system. Rare earth magnets keep the plates aligned. The company also offers a velcro-less carrier with the ballistic carrier connected to the shoulder straps. Angel Armor also offers light weight […]
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[SHOT 2018] PepperBall … Rifled! (Also, Full Auto)
TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Monty Scott, PepperBall’s Director of Training, regarding several new products from the non-lethal company. For those unfamiliar with the company, Corey and Monty first discuss a little background – but quickly digress into a discussion of old vs. new. While round PepperBalls brought the company to over 8,000 law enforcement […]
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[Shot 2018] Impressions from a ‘First-timer’…Y-man in Las Vegas
Y-man here – writing a post on Shot Show Day 2, 24th January 2018, and I am actually HERE! Here in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been an experience, with each additional day being even further exciting… Eye-watering, hair-raising excitement… I feel very honoured to be at my very first Shot Show: Shot 2018… I […]
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[SHOT 2018] Elite Iron Revolution Bipod
Elite Iron makes an interesting bipod on steroids. You will notice the legs are attached above the barrel. This makes for a more stable platform as the rifle is suspended under the bipod legs. The Revolution Bipod is an aluminum bipod with extendable legs and 6 positions for the leg angle. The legs are actually […]
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[SHOT 2018] SAR USA K12 Sport & SAR9 Striker Fired Handgun
Sarsilmaz is a Turkish Aerospace manufacturer. Among the many components they make, they produce parts for the F-35. They have started a new company called SAR USA to import and distribute their pistols. SAR USA has some really cool pistols. The SAR9 looks like a Glock with a VP9 style grip. Once you take the […]
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