Egyptian AKs (Misr, Maadi). Part 2: Quality, Problems and Modernization Projects 
The Rimfire Report: Was the FN Trombone a Sour Note in Rimfire History? 
TFB Weekly Web Deals 85: Deals for April 15th, 2024 
SILENCER SATURDAY #324: Countries Where The Suppressors Roam Free 
TFB Podcast Roundup 124: The April 12th Roundup 
Concealed Carry Corner: Best Caliber For Small Carry Guns 
Alchemy Custom Weaponry announced the first gun of their “Restomod” series, a throwback to the 1911 used by MEUSOC in the 1990s. This limited edition pistol marries the features of those classic pistols with state-of-the-art manufacturing and materials. [Read More…]
In part 1 of this article, I talked about the history of Egyptian AKs, often called “Maadi” or “Misr”. In the second part of the article, I want to talk about the issues I experienced with Maadi AKs and the current developments related to [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and above you see Indian Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) operators looking for concealment during a combat beach reconnaissance training event. A quick look and you almost think they’re using Pulse rifles from the future. At a second look, it [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world. Today I want to talk about slide action or pump action 22LR rifles. They’re absolutely fun, and a great way to introduce new shooters to the sport [Read More…]
German Precision Optics and their USA division, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, affordable sporting optics, is proud to introduce two new 10X monoculars to its line of premium optics – the GPO PASSION 10x32ED monocular and the GPOTAC 10x42ED tactical [Read More…]
The open-source CAT suppressor mount (1×16 left-hand thread QD) has been aiming to tackle the quite complex world of incompatible suppressors and muzzle devices and simplify it into something you can use with any suppressor featuring the CAT suppressor pattern. [Read More…]
A joint partnership has been struck between Vaultek and SIG Sauer for the Vaultek SIG LifePod 1.0 Portable Adventure Safe in both a biometric and non-biometric option. These aren’t the first compact safes that SIG Sauer has ever stocked on their website from [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 85! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
The NEW Steyr AUG is Here! James Reeves accidentally gives Steyr’s next-gen AUG its official name in this video! James speaks with Brian Marshall of the Steyr Academy about the upcoming Steyr AUG A3 M2. The Steyr AUG A3 M2 has already been released in Europe, but it’s coming to the US. [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week Pete discussed suppressors with defined borders. This week I am taking over, in Pete’s [Read More…]
You’re watching and reading TFB’s Photo Of The Day with some nice images from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. Eventually, the 3rd Special Forces Group ended up in the first place in the 2024 USASOC International Best Sniper [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 124. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
After the IWA Show (Internationale Waffen Ausstellung – aka IWA OutdoorClassics Show) in Germany, there has been a lot of confusion as to whether or not Remington Firearms (RemArms) is in business or not?… If they were bankrupt (yet again) or still viable. [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will be hosting several Steyr Academy courses this April at the Talladega Marksmanship Park. Steyr Academy, a division under their production wing, provides comprehensive firearm training led by Brian Marshall, a [Read More…]
Blue Alpha Belts is a high-quality American manufacturer of soft goods like Medkits, Mag Pouches, Dump Pouches, EDC Belts, and of course, Battle Belts. Customers have been asking for the Battle Belt Lite in Wolf Gray to match some of Blue Alpha’s other belt [Read More…]
Magpul has released new DAKA Bins and Gear Straps for DAKA GRID. The DAKA Bins are compatible with Magpul’s Hard Cases, or any case with a Magpul DAKA GRID Organizer, and are designed to securely store loose parts, gear, and ammo. Crafted from durable polymer with [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we go back to a recent event in Texas where I was kindly allowed to shoot one of my dream guns. The Barrett M107 A1 is a beast of a rifle that we see in various images, but only a few have seen one live. To get the opportunity to […] Read [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the hassle of gun-free zones and the best way to navigate them. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a [Read More…]
Canadian shooters are currently trying to navigate a legal tangle that saw practically all semi-auto rifles banned a few months back, with changes that now allow those rifles to continue in usage, but more bans coming and… blah blah blah. It’s almost [Read More…]
The NRA Law Enforcement Range Fund puts money into police and government agency shooting ranges, and also is intended to benefit civilian shooters.
Hard-sided pistol and rifle cases are expensive but can be great investments for hauling your rifles and pistols back and forth to the range, your favorite hunting spot, or anywhere across the globe that your shooting adventures might take you. The Pelican Vault aims to [Read More…]
The internet is wrong about the SIG MCX Regulator! James Reeves challenges the status quo and dives deep into the heart of the controversy surrounding the SIG MCX Regulator. Amidst internet backlash, we take a closer look to unveil the truth, debunk common myths, and highlight the undeniable merits [Read More…]
Competitions are one of my favorite ways to enjoy my firearms outside of getting to test and review them. Often I like to combine those two things and test out new or unfamiliar equipment at matches. Moons Out Goons Out 2024 is exactly this type of match which is why [Read More…]
Back in 2020, we had a look at some of the creations of Marco Rigido, the creative mind, and skilled hands, behind the M.R. New System Arms gunsmithing company. Earlier this year we had the chance for a visit to Marco’s workshop and we can offer you a glimpse of [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and the star for today is FN Herstal’s new ultralight machine gun called EVOLYS. This sample is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, with a weight of around 6 kilograms. Compared to the FN Minimi and similar competitors, it is up to 30% lighter. In terms [Read More…]
We are back here for Wheelgun Wednesday once again covering the Charter Arms Professional series with only one revolver to go. This has been an interesting ride, to say the least. If you have been following along all of these weeks, you know what you may be in store for [Read More…]
Strike Industries continues to surprise me with the ever-broadening spectrum of products it continues to offer. This time they’ve got something both fun and practical – NATO Dummy Rounds. A practical solution for dry fire practice, safety education, or even [Read More…]
Vortex has officially announced its entrance into the sporting eyewear world. As an optics company, this really shouldn’t come as a surprise as every optic company out there has its own specific take on one of the most important pieces of safety equipment. The new [Read More…]
Local news reports that the Republic of China (Taiwan)’s Army has placed an order for 25,000 new T112 service rifles. The first batch of T112 service rifles is due for delivery in 2025, formerly unveiled as the XT112 the rifle has been in development for several [Read More…]
The US government has announced the transfer of enough small arms to equip a brigade to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The weapons originate from the thousands of weapons and millions of rounds of ammunition that have been seized in recent years from Iranian shipments to [Read More…]
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