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  • Deep Dive: Canadian Federal Government Bans Another 300+ Firearms
    by Zac K on December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc announced yet another gun ban, adding another 324 firearms to the already extensive list of banned guns in Canada.

  • SWFA Upgrades Scopes To Gen 2 Models
    by Daniel Y on December 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm

    SWFA’s venerable line of scopes has been upgraded to a new Gen 2  standard. The biggest news is the addition of a zero stop, and a modular turret system. Let’s check out the rest of the new […]

  • Barrett Mk 22 Enters Full Operational Status With USMC
    by Daniel Y on December 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The Mk 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle from Barrett Firearms is now fully operational with the United States Marine Corps. This announcement comes a full year ahead of schedule. Let’s take a look at the […]

  • TFB Weekly Web Deals 117: Deals for December 9th, 2024
    by Luke C. on December 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 117! This series is brought to you by KYGUNCO , your one-stop online shop for all things firearms.

  • Silencer Saturday #358: A Holiday Suppressed Gift Guide
    by Daniel Y on December 7, 2024 at 7:22 pm

    Welcome back once more to Silencer Saturday! Christmas is in the air, so it is time for a holiday gift guide for that silencer lover in your life. Buying gifts for us gun/silencer nerds is not easy, […]

  • TFB Review: CZ Bobwhite G2 Intermediate 20 Gauge SxS
    by Sam.S on December 7, 2024 at 1:00 am

    When CZ markets their Bobwhite G2 Intermediate  as a scaled-down shotgun with a 14-inch length of pull for "teenagers and those of moderate stature," they're missing the real story. After spending […]

  • POTD: Norwegian Special Operations Commandos With Colt Canada C8s
    by Eric B on December 7, 2024 at 12:30 am

    TFB’s Photo Of The Day  is happy to be back with more images from the great combat photographer Torbjørn Kjosvold, and his work with the Norwegian Special Operations Commandos - or Forsvarets […]

  • TFB Podcast Roundup 158: The December 6th Roundup
    by Luke C. on December 7, 2024 at 12:00 am

    We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 158. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide […]

  • The New Q Southpaw
    by Darwin N. on December 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    The mad scientists at Q have announced their first dedicated 5.56x45mm suppressor, the Q Southpaw. Never distracted from its mission, the Southpaw follows the same key design philosophies of the […]

  • KommandoStore's New South African Niemoller Rigs
    by Zac K on December 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm

    KommandoStore has taken the wraps off new-production tactical web gear that’s based on an old special-forces design—and to help with production, they’ve teamed up with the veteran long-range […]

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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 6, 2024 at 11:35 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I […]

  • Free Books- Part 309
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 5, 2024 at 5:45 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 […]

  • Questioning the Effectiveness of the .380 Auto Cartridge
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 3, 2024 at 12:01 pm

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   You folks really like your .380 semi-automatic pistols.  Two of the top 10 most read articles on my site are about the .380.  Every post I’ve written about this […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 29, 2024 at 11:45 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 22, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 22, 2024 at 4:01 pm

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch “To start off, I reiterate that […]

  • Should You Change Your Defensive Ammunition During Colder Weather?
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 21, 2024 at 11:57 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I occasionally get questions from readers about changing their defensive ammo to better defeat heavier winter clothing in the colder months.   People who consider an […]

  • 20 Rules for Travel Survival
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm

          This is a guest post from Dr. John Giduck.  John is a well known author and trainer who specializes in writing about international symphonic mass terrorist attacks.  John originally […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 15, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 15, 2024 at 11:05 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, […]

  • Free Books- Part 308
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2024 at 6:06 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- November 8, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 8, 2024 at 11:40 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, […]

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  • New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum App
    by Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]

  • Best Brass – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]

  • How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm

    These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]

  • 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!
    by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]

  • Best Powder Scale – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    Precision rifle pros don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to weighing powder charges for their match ammo. This article reveals the top choice among pros, plus alternative scales and setups […]

  • Best Reloading Presses & Dies – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    Ever wondered what goes into creating the most accurate match ammo for the nation’s top 200 shooters? In this post, we reveal the reloading presses and dies the PRS elite trust most, sharing […]

  • Best Shooting Bags – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2024 at 10:38 pm

    The evolution of shooting bags has reshaped long-range precision shooting, and the latest pro insights reveal why. From innovative new types of fills for stability to bags tailored for different […]

  • Best Rifle Bipod – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on September 27, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    Ever wondered how pros hit those tiny targets with pinpoint precision? The game has changed, and bipods have become the secret to success. Find out which bipods are topping the charts and why even […]

  • 2024 Suppressor Summit: Hard Data To Compare 250+ Suppresors!
    by Cal on September 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm

    Ever wondered which suppressors truly perform the best? At the 2024 Suppressor Summit, 1700 rounds were fired and over 250 suppressors tested, and the data is now public! Gain insight from exclusive […]

  • War Of 1812 Extended Long Range Match
    by Cal on September 8, 2024 at 8:32 pm

    Looking for a match that pushes your long-range shooting to the limit? The War of 1812 ELR Match this October in Texas offers just that— distances up to 1850 yards, fewer caliber restrictions, […]

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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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