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RCMP Lost A Grenade Launcher
A multi-grenade launcher fell off the back of a truck in British Columbia, Canada. A member of the Integrated Emergency Response Team lost their grenade launcher with ammo. Now the launcher is non-lethal and shoots gas grenades. However it is not something you want to have falling out of your vehicle. The police officer […]
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Maxim Defense CQB Stock for SIG MPX and MCX
Maxim Defense recently announced that the company was now making its CQB Stock for the SIG SAUER MPX and MCX platforms. This new stock is a variation of the existing CQB Stock that the company currently manufactures for the AR platform. The new stock weighs between 17.5 – 17.7 ounces depending on which model you purchase. […]
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FightLite Released Improved MCR
FightLite has released the new version of their squad automatic weapon, the MCR (Mission Configurable Rifle). The MCR is based upon the older ARES-16 AMG-2 ™ that has been on the Military/LE market for almost a decade and is an AR based solution to the M249 SAW. Numerous programs have been trying to replace it […]
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TFBTV Mail Room #3: The Mailbag Runneth Over!
Only a few weeks ago, James opened the first piece of TFBTV fan mail, and now – the PO BOX was so full that the USPS had to withhold some of the mail! In this episode, James discusses what beer he’s drinking tonight (as is tradition now) and opens letters and packages from YOU. Want […]
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A.D.K. Arms Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to court documents, A.D.K. Arms, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 20 of this year. This filing was made at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois. A.D.K. Arms sells a range of firearms products centered on the AR-10 and AR-15 platforms. It is an affiliate company of Advanced Precision Manufacturing, […]
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Silencers, Stocks And Rifles – More Everything From Q
Last night I had the unique opportunity to hang out with some heavy hitters in the firearm industry at a Instagram Live event hosted by my friends at Q. On hand to discuss new product releases and take questions from a Live and virtual audience were Colion Noir, Adam Kraut, Mike Aland, Noveske Rifle Works and […]
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How To Build An AR-15 Upper
MAKE SURE YOU TELL US WHAT KIND OF TORTURE TESTING YOU WANT TO SEE DONE TO THE COMPLETED RIFLE! Patrick finally gets around to building the upper receiver to go on the lower that we previously built. While Patrick builds his uppers a bit out of order, nothing is skipped and a large emphasis is […]
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Daniel Defense Talks More About The DD Wave 3D Printed Silencer
In January of this year I made the very bold (sarc) prediction that additive manufacturing (aka 3D Printing) will eventually revolutionize the firearms industry. I believe this to be especially true for silencer manufacturers who’s current constraints focus on not only internal volume and baffle design, but weight savings and hoop strength calculations. Traditional manufacturing […]
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Thompson SMG used in recent bank robbery in Brazil
An armed gang got together last July 10 to rob a bank in the city of Santa Margarida, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, which they did. As it frequently happens these days, when almost everyone is carrying a cell phone with a built-in video and photo camera, different scenes of the criminal action quickly emerged in […]
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IMBEL official 5.56x45mm IA2 rifle/carbine advices
Following a recent firing incident with a 5.56x45mm IA2 semi-auto carbine in LE training use in Brazil, IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil has issued an official recommendation note covering two aspects of the weapon’s operation. The first of them refers to the commonly-controversial 5.56x45mm vs .223 Rem ammo use, whose slightly different […]
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If the Women Don’t Find You Handsome…
One of my favorite TV shows is Red Green. For a Canadian, that guy is alright. If you haven’t had the pleasure of his manly wit, you really ought to take a moment to watch a few episodes. Like a real life version of Red Green, the YouTuber AvE has taught me not to be […]
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The Bayonext Out The Front Bayonet
The AR-15 and M-16 variant rifles were originally designed for use with a bayonet, but with free float full-length hand guards being all the rage with tactical operators these days no one ever uses a bayonet anymore. Well the folks over at Bayonext have just the answer for you with their Bayonext Out The Front Bayonet. […]
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Hogue’s New EX-A05 Full Auto
Longtime gun accessory manufacturer Hogue, Inc. has established themselves as a growing force in the knife industry. Whether you see knives as an integral accessory to shooting or a completely stand alone product line is largely irrelevant to the firearms accessory company as they are fully invested in the products. One of its most recent […]
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Look Ma, No Milling! JT Defense Pistol Optic Mount
Adding a mini reflex sight to your pistol can make it easier to shoot tight groups and can be particularly useful for hunting and certain gun games. But it usually means that you have to either buy a gun with a built in mount or have a gunsmith mill the slide to fit. In either […]
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Bill Alexander Leaves Alexander Arms
Bill Alexander, the founder and chief engineer at Alexander Arms, left the company to take a new position within the defense industry according to a statement released by Alexander Arms. There is no word yet on where Alexander will now be employed. Alexander immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom where he was […]
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NEW: Aeroknox 1911 Slide called AX // 01
Aeroknox has released a new 1911 slide which they call AX // 01. Actually, they don’t ship it yet, but they’ve added the slide to their website with a “coming soon” status and pre-ordering possibility. Although being made for an over a century-old pistol design, this slide is not anything classic looking, but rather modern […]
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Adjustable Cheek Rests by Kalix Teknik of Sweden
Kalix Teknik is a Swedish company manufacturing adjustable cheek rests for classic/hunting style rifle stocks. They have solutions both for composite and wood stocks. The cheek riser model for the polymer stocks is called CR 1. It is compatible with over 90 rifle models. You can find the full list of these rifles on their website. […]
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Review: Doublestar ARC 300 Carbine In 300 Blackout
The Doublestar ARC 300, or Always Ready Carbine, is chambered in .300 Blackout with some rather nice features. In this episode of TFBTV, Patrick takes the new ARC 300 out to the range in hopes that the rifle will buck the typical AR fatigue that plagues many shooters. With components like the Doublestar Mortar Plate […]
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.44 magnum gel test: Sig Sauer 240 gr V-Crown JHP
.44 magnum Sig Sauer 240 gr V-Crown jacketed hollow point fired from 4.25″ Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum into bare ballistic gel and through heavy clothing. Guns in this video: S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Shop For Home Defense Pistols Online Here Ventura Munitions – Retailer of […]
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SilencerCo Omega 9SD For the H&K MP5SD
As I prepare to become two years older since the day I decided to invest in an MP5SD from TPM Outfitters (and I still don’t have it in hand), I find myself staring longingly at pictures of random MP5s and other H&K clones. Don’t feel bad for me (I knew you wouldn’t anyway), I bit into this […]
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