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Friday Night Lights: Hellion Of The Night

Fri, 03/18/2022 - 18:00

It’s Friday afternoon and another Friday Night Lights is upon us. Today we will be taking a look at a firearm and seeing what it takes to set it up for low light and or night vision. The gun, if you could not tell by now from the title and featured image, is the Springfield […]

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Strike Industries Releases NEW Aluminum EMP For G19

Fri, 03/18/2022 - 12:00

More rounds are always appreciated, and Strike Industries has been providing more rounds for your Glock with their polymer Extended Magazine Plate (EMP) for a few years. While the polymer versions continue to keep customers happy, people have been calling for a metal version. Well, now Strike Industries has delivered. Utilizing the same design that […]

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US Army Seeks a M240 6.8mm Conversion Kit

Fri, 03/18/2022 - 10:00

The US Army has released a sources sought notice for a 6.8mm conversion kit for the M240B and M240L machine guns. The kit will convert the weapons from 7.62x51mm to the 6.8mm round which wins the Next Generation Squad Weapon program. The move is essentially market research to find vendors who might be capable of providing […]

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POTD: Cabot ATLANTIS Pistols

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 18:30

Welcome back to the Photo Of The Day, TFB’s daily article series dedicated to showing some of the best pictures of the gun world. Today we are taking a look at another masterpiece from Cabot Guns – the Cabot Atlantis set of 1911 pistols. This pair of .45 ACP pistols is made in a single […]

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[IWA 2022] Anschütz: Beyond the Gold

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 12:00

As it is known, Anschütz completely scooped gold at the Olympics this year; all gold medals in biathlon were won with weapons from the company. A performance that caused quite a stir and led to a closer look at the guns used. Although with a market share of 97%, this result is more expected than […]

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SCOPE PLX Standardized Database Launched by NASGW

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:00

When it comes to distributing firearm products, there seems to be a lot of gaps that are left unfilled with information or product information when it finally makes it to market. That is why the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers has been working on their new SCOPE PLX (Product Link Exchange) platform which aims […]

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Europe’s Top 5 Long Guns of 2022: The Best of IWA

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is ranking the 5 best long guns, rifles, and shotguns displayed at the SHOT Show of Europe – IWA 2022. See what new long guns are coming to the market from European manufacturers this year. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Custom or Crude Colt SAA?

Tue, 03/15/2022 - 18:00

Welcome everyone to the 134th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has […]

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Galco Holsters Releases NEW Hellcat Pro Holster Fits

Mon, 03/14/2022 - 12:00

The new Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro had a huge launch. The pistol, designed specifically for concealed carry, is not complete without a holster. If you regularly conceal a handgun, you know that just one holster is never enough, and I’m guessing all of you have a dedicated holster drawer. With so many different needs and […]

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Meet the Redesigned CZ Scorpion 3+ 9mm Micro Pistol

Mon, 03/14/2022 - 10:00

One of the most popular 9mm firearms to come to the market in the last decade has been the CZ Scorpion Evo. While the affordable PCC or pistol has become quite popular, customers have longed for a whole host of upgrades to the platform to make it easier to use, last longer, and provide a […]

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[IWA 2022] Top 5 Handguns from IWA Outdoor Classics

Mon, 03/14/2022 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Nuremberg, Germany to attend IWA Outdoor Classics, a huge outdoor and firearms expo that’s basically the European SHOT Show. There were lots of cool handguns and rifles, many of which you can’t get in the United States (at least *yet*). In this video we are taking […]

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[IWA 2022] High End, Reasonably Priced Thermal Scopes from Pulsar

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 18:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with the guys at Pulsar about their new high-quality thermal optics for 2022. Check the video to see the new entries to Pulsar’s already comprehensive line of products. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and […]

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[IWA 2022] Glock Mag Compatible Stribog is HERE from Grand Power

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 08:00

The popular Grand Power Stribog is…popular. It’s had several updates over the years but perhaps none so significant as this: Glock magazine compatibility. James Reeves got to check out the Glock mag compatible version at IWA 2022, and he brings the info to you. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our SubscribeStar page […]

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[IWA 2022] The Jericho, Rebooted: IWI Jericho II

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 20:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 visiting with IWI to talk about the IWI Jericho II, IWI’s update to its legendary Israeli classic service pistol. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out. […]

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Friday Night Lights: FLIR Black Hornet – PRS Nano UAV

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 18:00

Today is a milestone for Friday Night Lights. It is thanks to a generous and anonymous source that I was able to check out a FLIR Black Hornet! Yes, that’s right, the nano UAV that is for military and law enforcement.  Let’s uncover this interesting piece of technology and take a closer look. Drones @TFB: […]

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[IWA 2022] The Odd German Version of the Desert Tech MDR

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 14:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Desert Tech Germany at IWA 2022 to talk about the ridiculous hoops Germans must go through to get a Desert Tech MDR bullpup rifle. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us […]

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ATN Corp Shows Support For Ukrainian Efforts Against Russia

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 09:00

With the events in Ukraine still unfolding, some companies have kept quiet while others have spoken out. ATN Corp is one of the latter. ATN Corp shows no intention of keeping its voice muffled, and has announced its support for Ukraine against Russia’s invading forces. ATN news @ TFB: New ATN ThOR LT 35mm and […]

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[IWA 2022] The Mercedes of 2011 Handguns: German STP 1911s and 2011s

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 speaking with STP or Sport Target Pistols, German makers of high-end 1911s and 2011s for recreational and tournament shooters alike. They are pricey, but they are also of top-shelf build quality and handsome to boot. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our […]

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The NEW HyperX Tactical Vest From Safariland Armor

Fri, 03/11/2022 - 08:00

Safariland Group covers a wide range of products, including armor and armor carriers. The newest of these is an armor system that is built for modularity, as well as to integrate with comms. Brand new from Safariland Armor, this is the HyperX Tactical Vest. Safariland news @ TFB: SIG Sauer Now Offering Safariland M17 Holster […]

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[IWA 2022] Amazing German Revolvers Coming to the US from Spohr

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 21:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 at the Spohr booth speaking with Thomas Spohr, the founder of Spohr revolvers. Spohr started working on tuning Smith & Wesson revolvers before deciding to make his own wheelguns. These are top-of-the-line, premium German handguns, and Mr. Spohr tells us what makes them special […]

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