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New CAA MCK TAC – The Most Compact MCK Yet
CAA is excited to announce their latest iteration of the Micro Conversion Kit intended for VIP protection, security, home defense, and of course range fun. The new CAA USA MCK TAC is the most compact version of the Micro Conversion Kit to date and is available and shipping now. The MCK TAC will also be […]
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YORK Development Aluminum Tactical Scope Cover
Concealment is one of the primary concerns for reconnaissance and sniper teams and a single glint of sunlight off of a scopes objective lens could be all it takes to reveal the location of an observational team. The YORK Development Tactical Scope Cover has taken the idea of a KillFlash and redesigned it to be […]
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Grey Man Tactical Launches the Stealth 20L Backpack
A lot of the “grey man” gear I see online I feel goes out of its way to be exactly the opposite. A lot of times you will find a backpack that is meant to be discreet but ends up having the entire outside of it covered in MOLLE and will inevitably have a giant […]
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TFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #25: Tom R with The Firearm Blog
Tom R is a staple in the TFB Community. With his vast knowledge and dedicated research into survival and medical equipment and practices, Tom is often a valuable resource for both the firearms community who read TFB as well as the writers who look up to him for advice and experience. Today on the podcast […]
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TFB Review: AdaptivX Concealed Carry Jeans
Personally, I hate jeans. Unlike my colleague James Reeves, the outer garments have always been too tight, with too few options for pockets, and I feel they are restricting to me in warmer climates when I need clothing to be loose. I hate having to make a pincer-like motion with my fingers just to get […]
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POTD: Estonian Special Forces Using the HK416A7
The Estonian Special Forces (ESTSOF) are using the HK416A7 by Heckler & Koch. Here you can see them at a shooting range during winter. We had our hands on the “A7” at the Heckler & Koch booth at EnforceTac already in 2018, but it can still not be found on HK’s webpage. Germany’s Special Forces […]
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Friday Night Lights: Articulating Helmet Illumination
Welcome back, night enthusiasts. Friday Night Lights is brought to you by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the THOR LT. As with all of our sponsored series, Friday Night Lights will continue to bring you unbiased news and reviews from a variety of companies. We revisit helmet lights and take a […]
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Is the .357 Magnum Snubnose Revolver a Bad Idea?
There’s no question that the small frame .357 Magnum revolver is an EDC legend. Dependable, compact, and powerful, the snubnose revolver is still a popular choice for concealed carry over a century after the snubby was introduced. But should it be as popular as it is, still? Within the past decade, ultra compact, dependable, high […]
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TINCK Arms Develops Direct Impingement AK Rifle
There has been a decades-long battle going on between fans of direct impingement versus piston-driven rifle systems. Which is cleaner, more accurate, or more reliable? In the past, we have had several AR platforms adapted for use with a gas piston system like the HK 416. TINCK Arms, a Slovenian manufacturer of firearms, is developing […]
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POTD: U.S. Marines with M27s & M38s in Japan
Photo Of The Day: The caption above says the U.S. Marine above is firing his M27, but I’d say he’s using the M38 Designated Marksman Rifle because of the Leupold TS-30A2 Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36mm variable power scope and the QDSS suppressor. You can read Leupold’s description here: Earlier this year (2018), the Marine Corps […]
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Recall Notice: Winchester and Browning 9mm Ammo
When it comes to handling your firearms in any capacity or context, nothing is more important than safety. Everyone should know the basic firearms safety rules inside and out before they ever get on a live-fire range. Beyond those fundamentals like keeping your gun pointed in a safe direction and keeping your finger off of […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: First Look! The NEW Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum
When it comes to the long lineage of snake guns, we all knew there was one at the top we were waiting for. Well folks, the king in the Colt Anaconda is finally here! It was revealed back in March this year that Colt would be bringing back the Anaconda notably chambered in .44 Magnum […]
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Underground Arms Watch – June 2021 Pt.1
Welcome back to the Underground Arms Watch. The first week of June saw a number of seizures of the FGC-9, the widely reported on 3D printable 9mm carbine released by Deterrence Dispensed last year. The example below was one of two seized from a ‘factory’ operating in Tampere, Finland which was uncovered during raids on […]
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Maven Introduces The New RS.5 4-24x50mm SFP Riflescope
Maven has slowly but surely started making its way into the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to riflescopes for precision and hunting applications. The new Maven RS.5 4-24x50mm Second Focal Plane Riflescope is now available for shooters who want the magnification of a powerful riflescope without the downsides of the reticle that a […]
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Carry a Spare: NEW Strike Industries EMP Pocket Clip
There are two main reasons to have a spare magazine when you’re carrying a firearm. The first is obviously more ammunition. The second is in case of malfunctions. Regardless of why you carry a spare magazine, it can be a hassle. We already have so much crap to carry on a daily basis that I […]
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How to Set Up Your Defensive Shotgun
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers viewer questions about his setup for his Beretta 1301 shotgun that he used at the Thunder Ranch combat shotgun course. In particular, viewers asked about James’ chest rig, sidesaddle, and optic, how they worked, and his opinion of the gear. Check this video for tips from James […]
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POTD: Swedish Home Guard with Ak4 and PSG90 B
Photo Of The Day and we have more great pictures of the Swedish Home Guard and U.S. Army Green Berets as they trained together in November last year. The Swedish Heckler & Koch G3 clone called Ak4 is easy to spot, with the Aimpoint CS red dot sights and upgrades from Spuhr. Did you also notice […]
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TFB Prime Day Deals 2021: Gear and Accessories for Shooters
For those who use Amazon’s highly popular Prime membership service, Prime Day is one of the greatest days of the year. In addition to the regular benefits, you’re allowed as a prime member, you’re also granted access on this special day to highly popular “lightning deals” as well as special sales on a wide arrange […]
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This Year is The End of Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot
Machine gun enthusiasts received a bit of bad news recently with a News Alert from Kenny Sumner – the owner of the Knob Creek Gun Range. This year’s October 2021 Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot will be the last one. The news was discovered via a picture of a printed and signed letter breaking the […]
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FN Introduces the FN 303 Mk2 Less Lethal System
FN have introduced an improved version of their FN 303 less lethal system, the FN 303 Mk2. This is a pellet launching system which fires fin-stabilized, .68-caliber projectiles. It has a magazine capacity of 15 projectiles and is effective out to 50 meters. It’s powered by compressed air and its semi-automatic action can rapidly fire a […]
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