The Taurus TX9 – A new Family of Semi-Autos

The Taurus TX22 is widely considered one of the best rimfire pistols on the market. So, it was only a matter of time before Taurus tried to bottle that magic for the centerfire world. Walking the floor at SHOT Show 2026, it’s clear they didn’t just upsize the TX22; they used it as a blueprint...

By Travis Pike

Small Business Spotlight: The Armed Papist

Welcome back to TFB's Small Business Spotlight! Each week, we feature small firearms-related businesses and give them a chance to introduce themselves. This week: The Armed Papist, a Catholic-focused firearms training operation out of Texas.

By Josh C

M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate

Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the...

By Tom Laemlein

Truck Guns Part 3: Defense Fueled by Vodka

The truck gun can be virtually any firearm, but to truly assess the multitude of modern applicable firearms as an effective defensive platform, a required evaluation necessitates the most offensive, the AK. The AK has earned two reputations in the 21st Century; the first is a reputation for simpl...

By Toby M

The Rimfire Report: Smith & Wesson FPC 22 – 1,000 Rounds Later

I’ve spent the last couple of months toying around with Smith & Wesson's odd little folding 22 caliber carbine - the FPC 22. While I’m still a die-hard 10/22 fan, and my 11/22 Takedown is still probably my favorite 22LR plinker, the FPC 22 has started to grow on me over the t...

By Luke C.

New Mexico Lawmakers Consider Bans On Semi-Auto Rifles And More

Despite some major wins by the 2A crowd in the past few years (including constitutional carry across a broadening swath of the U.S.A.), anti-firearm activists are not giving up easily. The new battleground appears to be the state of New Mexico, where lawmakers are considering a wide range of fire...

By Zac K
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