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VIDEO: A $500 Semi-Auto Tactical Shotgun Build

Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:00

You asked for it: After James’ popular Beretta 1301 review and build videos, viewers wanted a budget shotgun build and review. In this episode, James budgets $500 for a semi-auto shotgun build. So, he buys a $400 Black Aces Tactical Pro Series S Max semi-automatic shotgun and then spends $100 at Amazon.com on budget accessories […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Turkish Treasure or Fudd’s Delight?

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 18:00

Welcome everyone to the 102nd 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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Bitcoin Now Accepted For Botach Tactical Purchases

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 12:00

Botach Tactical is a web-based retailer offering a vast array of products related to the firearms and tactical industry, with hundreds of brands listed in their digital catalog. Headquartered out of Las Vegas, Botach provides some specialty services that are often absent from other businesses. Some of these include a robust initiative in open box […]

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Raven Concealment Releases Lictor M4 Mag Carrier

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 10:00

Raven Concealment Systems has been cranking out holsters, magazine carriers, and related products for over a decade. Some of their noted prior offerings include items like Eidolon holsters and the Vanguard series, or their Copia mag pouches. Now they’ve released a new mag carrier, originally designed for low-profile usage to conceal AR/M4 mags under plain […]

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5 Weird (but Good) Suppressor Host Guns

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SilencerCo speaking with Beaver, the in-house firearm expert, about five unusually good suppressor host guns. This video features a handful of guns that are not very common but work really well with suppressors for a number of different reasons. Check these out today on TFBTV. ««« […]

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TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 3: Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 08:00

Welcome to Amazon Deals 3. Today is July 19th, 2021 otherwise known as Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day (what a mouthful). As a pilot myself, I have a lot of respect for what these men and women do to support the airline industry. A lot of time, dedication, and training goes into turning these people […]

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POTD: Amphibious Assault in Ravlunda

Sun, 07/18/2021 - 18:30

Welcome back to TFB’s Photo Of The Day. As the name indicates, our POTDs are dedicated to interesting pictures and are updated daily. Today we have a mixture of international Corps of Marines from Sweden, Finland, and the U.K. conducting amphibious assaults on a beachhead in Ravlunda, Sweden. This happened in front of the local […]

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POTD: Green Berets in Stuttgart

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 18:30

Photo Of The Day – TFB is now on our 7:th year of bringing you high-quality photographs from the world of firearms every day. The world is full of stories and photographs and today we focus on Special Forces Green Berets assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group, as they fire their M4 carbines. Dot […]

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Friday Night Lights: LPNVM PVS-21 A Steiner Tactical Monocle

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 18:00

Another week has passed and it is now Friday afternoon. Today we take a look at something we sort of looked at before – Steiner’s PVS-21. However, this is the Model 2740 LPNVM PVS-21 monocular. As always, Friday Night Lights is brought to you by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the […]

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Culper Precision Discontinues Block 19 Glock Customization

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 13:00

Last week, Culper Precision made a big splash in the firearms industry with the introduction of their Block 19 customization of Gen 3 and 4 Glock 19 pistols. That splash also caught the attention of the national news media, as well as the LEGO corporation. LEGO issued a cease and desist letter to Culper Precision […]

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New VRF14 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Firearm from Rock Island Armory

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 09:00

There is nearly an endless amount of semi-auto shotguns available on the market today to choose from. However, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like the VRF14 before. The new VRF14 from Rock Island Armory is the company’s newest offering that takes the concept of a Mossberg Shockwave or Remington TAC-14 and melds […]

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VIDEO: The Top 5 Non-AR15 Rifles

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes over the top 5 rifles that are NOT an AR-15, but that ARE chambered in 5.56mm or .223 caliber like the AR-15 or M16. This was a tough list to make but James buckled down and did it anyways. Do you agree with this list of top […]

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Escape From Bondage: Un-Californiaizing My AR-15 Part 2

Thu, 07/15/2021 - 19:00

Welcome back to my escape from California bondage. This is Part 2. If you read the first part, you know what this is all about. If not, check it out Un-Californiaizing My AR-15 Part 1. We left off having completed the upper half of the rifle, sans optic. Again, we’ll be working on that in the third […]

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Wheelgun Wednesday: 2021 Colt Anaconda Review

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 18:00

Today on Wheelgun Wednesday, you’ll be getting TFB’s impressions of the new, re-introduced Colt Anaconda from not one but two of our writers.  Read on, and you’ll see what Rusty S. and Adam S. have to say about the new .44 Magnum main squeeze from Colt. Colt Revolvers @ TFB: Wheelgun Wednesday: Colt King Cobra Target […]

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TFBTV Mailroom #41 [NSFW Language]

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 19:00

In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA 70152 ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us […]

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The Guns of The Tomorrow War

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 19:00

It’s 2022, the Covid-19 pandemic has passed but humanity has another crisis to face – future aliens. This 4th July weekend Amazon dropped a major new military sci-fi movie, The Tomorrow War, starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J. K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson and Edwin Hodge. The premise is interesting, future soldiers travel back […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Joker’s Deagle or Just a Joke?

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 18:00

Welcome everyone to the 101st 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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Holosun Announces New Green Reticle Optics Models

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 09:00

Holosun came on the scene in 2013 with the intent to bring some new product options into the optics and laser/infrared market. Over the course of the last eight years, they have advanced their operations substantially and committed to seek significant improvements in their offerings. As a result of this dedication and growth, today they […]

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TFB Podcast Roundup 1: Mike Pappas Loves Machine Guns Edition

Mon, 07/12/2021 - 19:00

Welcome to the TFB Podcast Roundup 1! With the amount of gun-related podcasts currently out there, it can be quite overwhelming trying to pick out what to listen to. With this weekly series, we aim to give you the bullet points of a few choice podcasts from within the gun-o-sphere to make your listening choices […]

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POTD: The Smith & Wesson Model 686 in .357 Magnum

Mon, 07/12/2021 - 18:30

Photo Of The Day and we have some great lifestyle pictures from Smith & Wesson and their Model 686 in .357 Magnum (also compatible with .38 Special cartridges). This revolver was introduced in 1981. What do you think about it and which model would you prefer? This 686 is a double-action revolver and has a […]

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