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CBP Awards GLOCK $85M Contract For Duty Handguns
The Department Of Homeland Security, Customs And Border Protection (CBP) has just announced that GLOCK has won an $85M contract to supply the agency with 9mm pistols. The contract for duty handguns is set for a 10 year period and provides other DHS agencies the ability to purchase GLOCK pistols at the contract price. While […]
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Hensoldt Presents NEW ZF 1-8×24 Telescopic Sight
Hensoldt in Germany have developed a new 1-8×24 telescopic sight, probably to meet the demands of selected Military and Law Enforcement and Special Units who are looking at similar solutions from Schmidt & Bender and Nightforce. The reticle is in the first image level, so it changes as you zoom in or out. But the […]
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The Law in the United Kingdom and how to obtain a Firearms License
Quite often you read or hear the phrase “how easy it is to acquire a permit to own a firearm“, used as a routine without any facts or background information attached. Readers of this blog will know for a fact that in reality, it is far from easy. For sure there are places where the […]
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The Russian Military Orders 150,000 AK-12 and AK-15
According to Russian news sources, the Russian Ministry of Defense has agreed a contract with Kalashnikov Concern to purchase the first 150,000 new AK-12 and AK-15 rifles. The adoption of the AK-12 and AK-15 was first announced back in January 2018. The 150,000 rifle contract will reportedly be fulfilled over three years with 50,000 rifles […]
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ANNOUNCING The TFB Glock Giveaway Winner – G43X Or G48
A few weeks ago TFB and GLOCK gave our readers the chance to win one of two GLOCK pistols: either the G43X or the G48, both of which are part of the new Silver Slide slimline series. On the heels of the Chuck Norris spokesperson announcement, we think it is fitting to publicly announce the GLOCK […]
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First Firearm: Considerations For Your First Handgun For Home Defense
Welcome to the first installment of First Firearm series. We’re starting off in a slightly predictable way with considerations for your first Home Defense (HD) handgun. However, for those that aren’t ready or able to jump into concealed carry, having the ability to protect one’s self in their castle is a reasonable place to start […]
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POTD: United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition 2019
Did you ever try target shooting with tracers? It was fun, wasn’t it? Add tracers to a fully automatic weapon system – and darkness – and you have the potential for some real fun. (By the looks of it someone else paid too.) That is the subject for Today’s Picture(s) Of The Day. Competitors in […]
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[Big 3 East] PSA AK-V: A 9mm AK That Works
Another regular at Big 3 East is Palmetto State Armory. This year they brought out their 9mm AK-V. I was intrigued by the 9mm AK ever since it was announced last year. However there were some issues right out the gate. Military Arms Channel and PewPewTactical had issues with the ones they received. To be […]
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POTD: If it’s RED it’s DEAD
Morale Patches, some love them some hate them. Today’s Picture Of The Day is a vintage Aimpoint patch. The current Aimpoint patch has “Open Your Eyes” written instead, which is more politically correct than the pictured version. Below is also a vintage Aimpoint poster – “Winners!” – with Norman Schwarzkopf (1934-2012) in the middle. Notice […]
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SILENCER SATURDAY #67: Reflex Suppressors from CZUSA
Good afternoon shooters and thanks for joining us once again for TFB’s Silencer Saturday. On today’s episode, we will take a look at a unique subset of the muffler market: reflex suppressors. As an in-house example, CZUSA has graciously loaned us one of their 7.62 Ti models that includes some modern features on top of […]
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: DIY Build Your Own PVS-14
It is widely accepted that night vision is expensive. PVS-14s with gen 3 image intensifier tubes cost on average $2,500-$4,000 depending on the tubes used inside. However, just like building a budget AR-15, you can save some money by building it yourself. Now if you lack the mechanical aptitude to build an AR-15 then this […]
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POTD: Where Did All of the Bumpstocks Evaporate to?…
Many states across the United States are not only banning bumpstocks, but they are calling for the destruction and forfeiture of the products. This flatly sucks for law-abiding gun owners, but the amusing part is many states who have called for bumpstocks to be surrendered have seen none turned in… literally… not a single one… […]
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Featured Deals of the Week – 4/5/19
Welcome to this week’s featured deals of the week post. As always if you want to see a deal, or more or less of another kind of deal, leave a note in the comments. Troy Industries Folding Battle Sight Combo – $109.95 Big thanks to Mike C for giving us the heads up on this […]
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TangoDown Magazine Floorplate Removal Tool for Glock
I am happy that someone finally developed this product, and I am surprised it wasn’t Glock themselves that did it. On the other hand it is great that smaller companies can see the need for new innovations, find a solution, prototype and develop it and start the production. The price is only $9.95, so it’s […]
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VFGs, AOWs, PSBs and SBRs: A Return To Understanding The NFA
In the past few years, we have drilled down into the netherworld of NFA laws, attempting to determine the subtle differences between short barreled rifles (SBRs), Any Other Weapons (AOWs) and simply firearms. We’ve also reviewed the new ATF accessory classification process and gone over the use of the ATF eForm system that anyone can […]
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6 Reasons Why the Galil ACE is Better than the AK-47 & AKM
In this episode, James discusses 6 reasons why the Galil ACE is better than the AK-47/AKM. According to IWI’s marketing materials: “The modernized Galil ACE is based upon the reliable mechanism of the original Galil rifle first developed by IMI in the late 1960s. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Russian AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet […]
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Guest Post: Mikhail Kalashnikov’s First Light Machine Gun
Today’s guest post is written by Andrey Ulanov. Andrey is a firearms enthusiast, historian, researcher and writer. He is the author of numerous interesting small arms articles in various websites. Here is an example of an article written by Andrey. Let’s see what’s the story of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s first light machine gun. Kalashnikov light machine gun […]
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SIG Sauer Reaches Preliminary Deal with German Court Over Arms Sales
A court in Kiel, Germany has come to a preliminary agreement with the legal counsel for three SIG Sauer executives which, in return for a guilty plea, will see the Sig Sauer employees avoid prison sentences. The three executives had been accused of the sale of 38,000 SP2022 pistols to Colombia between 2009 and 2011. […]
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More Brass from SIG SAUER – Now with 270 Win and 30-06 Springfield
The Art of Reloading, a hobby larger than the shooting itself for some. Owners of rifles chambered in .270 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield can now source high-quality brass from Sig Sauer. All of the SIG Sauer Elite Components are manufactured in the USA, at their own factory in Jacksonville, Arkansas. According to SIG Sauer’s Press […]
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French Army Seeking NEW Pistol
The French Army is seeking to replace its ageing MAC 50 and MAS G1 9x19mm pistols and has published a tender requesting proposals from prospective companies. The move comes as part of the French Army’s larger small arms modernization programme which has seen the adoption of the German HK416 as the HK416 F and the […]
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