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  • The Polish Westernization of the PKM - The UKM-2000P/UKM-2020S
    by Lynndon Schooler on April 3, 2026 at 12:00 am

    Poland’s love for the PK series of machine guns cannot be overstated. It continues to serve today, even after the collapse of the Warsaw Pact nations and the USSR, with Western modernizations that […]

  • POTD: Bundeswehr’s New Pistol - The CZ P13
    by Eric B on April 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    Where better to see the CZ P13, the new standard sidearm selected by the German Army, than in Germany? Here at TFB, we have images from Enforce Tac 2026 for our Photo Of The Day. The designation […]

  • Concealed Carry Corner: Cool Versus Capable Guns
    by Matt E on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at how to interact with police officers while carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, […]

  • Benchmade Knife Heads to the Moon with NASA Artemis
    by Eric B on April 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Everyone in my generation knows which watch  went to the moon first. This article gives you the details of which knife will go to the Moon, so you can tell your grandchildren. In fact, I have the […]

  • Juicy New CarryArt Leather OWB Holster Line from FALCO Holsters
    by Luke C. on April 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    At first glance, this announcement from FALCO Holsters looked like a naturally timed April Fools’ post - but it wasn’t. The Slovakian leather holster maker just dropped its new CarryArt series , […]

  • New WARP .45 Mini and Pistol Coming from Wraithworks
    by Eric B on April 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Wraithworks is set to introduce a new caliber option to its WARP platform, with upcoming .45 ACP models built around a radial delay operating system and compatibility with UMP-pattern magazines. Two […]

  • TFB Behind the Gun #211: The Proving Grounds Returns
    by Luke C. on April 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we are joined once again by Matt and Dan from The Proving Grounds. The Proving Grounds is a series of firearms competition events that feature […]

  • POTD: Time to Train - Tikka TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor
    by Eric B on April 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    After spending too much time in the safe, this Tikka T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor is back where it belongs - on the range. As winter gives way to spring, conditions are opening up for precision rifle […]

  • Wheelgun Wednesday: Wadcutter Workups
    by Daniel Y on April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    My local CMP-affiliated shooting club recently announced a full slate of bullseye pistol matches this summer. I have dabbled previously and plan on jumping in with both feet this year to work on my […]

  • CZ Shadow 2 Goes Virtual with New AceVR Controller
    by Eric B on April 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Česká zbrojovka has announced a new partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2, bringing competition-style pistol shooting into a […]

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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 3, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 3, 2026 at 11:12 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations […]

  • Upcoming Classes and New Class Listings
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 2, 2026 at 6:52 pm

    Here are my upcoming open enrollment classes for April and May.  I also have two new classes in October for which I just opened up registration.  Here we go…   Next weekend is the only remaining […]

  • The Way is in Training Podcast Appearance
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 1, 2026 at 6:16 pm

    Thanks to Matt Little (Greybeard Actual) for having me on his excellent podcast.  In this episode we do a deep dive into police training and the ways we can improve it as well as our advice for new […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 27, 2026 at 10:08 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Carrying Isn’t Enough: What Our Data Reveals About the Gap Between Carry and […]

  • Free Books- Part 334
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 25, 2026 at 10:25 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 20, 2026 at 10:43 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Principles of Personal Defense You all know how much I like free books.  The Jeff […]

  • Guest column: Is your congregation prepared for an active killer?
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 17, 2026 at 3:31 pm

    *This is a guest post about church security concerns from active killer expert Ron Borsch. -Greg     Rapid mass murder (RMM) at schools, churches, and workplaces is relatively new, occurring in the […]

  • Pepper Spray- How to Choose it and How to Use it
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Many of the questions I receive from students involve the use of chemical sprays.  It seems that nearly everyone carries or is contemplating the carrying of some type […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 13, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 13, 2026 at 10:51 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Mass Shooting While Unarmed Pat Mac has some tips for surviving an […]

  • Green Ops Podcast Appearance
    by Greg Ellifritz on March 11, 2026 at 5:44 pm

    The guys from the Green Ops Podcast interviewed me a few weeks ago and recently posted the podcast.   It was a wide-ranging and fun interview made especially cool because one of the first commercial […]

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  • Gun of the Week: CZ Shadow 2 Carry
    on April 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One of the latest concealed-carry handguns to hit the consumer market is the CZ's Shadow 2 Carry. Watch our "Gun of the Week" episode to see the details of this carry-oriented design.

  • The Armed Citizen® April 3, 2026
    on April 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • In Memoriam: Lt. Gen. William Morgan Keys (1937-2026)
    on April 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Lt. Gen. William M. Keys, a decorated war veteran and former President and CEO of Colt Defense and Colt’s Manufacturing Company, passed away on Jan. 24.

  • 2026 NRA Board Election Results
    on April 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 elections for the NRA Board of Directors.

  • A Celebration of American Freedom: The 155th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
    on April 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    With acres of exhibition space, addresses from NRA’s leadership, an epic country concert and literally tens of thousands of guns on display, the 155th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in […]

  • The "Dreaded Dry-Fire" Training Talk
    on April 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Talk to the best shooters in the world, and you will hear the same story: the majority of their skill development did not happen on the range with ammunition. It happened with dry-fire practice.

  • U.S. Army Testing Improved Gun Barrel Material
    on April 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    In a joint collaboration with Geissele Automatics and Carpenter Technologies, the U.S. Army indicated that it's currently developing a new kind of steel for gun barrels that promises greater […]

  • Rifleman Review: KelTec PR57
    on April 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    KelTec is known for its out-of-the-box designs, so when it came to designing a dedicated personal-protection firearm, the PR57, the company took a different approach than nearly every other firearm […]

  • VOID Suppressors: Canik Joins the Silence Movement
    on April 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    Canik is largely known for its handguns, but with its new VOID line, the company recently joined the movement of manufacturers producing their own suppressors.

  • Falco Holsters Launches CarryArt Holster Series
    on April 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Falco Holsters has officially launched its new CarryArt series, introducing two of its most unconventional designs to date: the CX14 Pineapple and CX15 Strawberry leather OWB holsters.

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  • The Benefits of Online Firearms Training (and How to Get the Most Out of Your Class)
    by michael seeklander on August 21, 2025 at 2:17 pm

    I know what you are thinking…ONLINE shooting classes?! How does that even work? Trust me, I can teach you more about gun handling with an unloaded gun in your living room than most shooters get out […]

  • Randomizing Training
    by michael seeklander on March 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    Guest Post by Matt Little (Graybeard actual) www.https://greybeardactual.com “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso I’ve been […]

  • “David” Fitness Protocol
    by michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    (Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]

  • Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! 
    by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]

  • The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills
    by michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Team USA Roster Announced: 2026 IPRF World Championship 
    by Cal on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    This is the official announcement of Team USA for the 2026 IPRF World Championship. After 18 months of elite-level competition, the final roster is set. These shooters proved they can perform […]

  • Best Rifle Stock: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on March 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    What rifle stock or chassis do the best long-range shooters actually trust in competition? I surveyed the top 200 Precision Rifle Series shooters to find out. The results reveal one brand pulling far […]

  • The PRS Champ’s Rifle, Ammo & Gear: Morgun King Edition
    by Cal on December 6, 2025 at 3:45 pm

    Morgun King just became the PRS Season Champ, and he shared every detail of the rifle, ammo, and gear that took him there. His balance-point breakdown alone is worth the read, and so is the fact that […]

  • 2025 PRS Season Results & New Champ Morgun King
    by Cal on November 15, 2025 at 7:02 pm

    The 2025 PRS Season wrapped with unbelievable shooting, and a new Golden Bullet winner. Morgun King, Austin Buschman, and Clay Blackketter traded blows all weekend, but the real story goes far deeper […]

  • Best Shooting Ear Protection: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 […]

  • Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on September 19, 2025 at 9:54 pm

    Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case […]

  • Best Rifle Caliber: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new […]

  • Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, […]

  • How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stage
    by Cal on May 31, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what […]

  • Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…
    by Cal on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy […]

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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