The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Discover the unique story of the Iraqi Tabuk DMR — a 7.62x39mm designated marksman rifle produced at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments, derived from Yugoslav Kalashnikov technology under Saddam Hussein's military buildup.

Ayoob: Was the 10mm Destined to Fail?

No other handgun cartridge has experienced quite as many ups, down and reinventions of purpose in so short a time as the 10mm Auto. Generally thought to have been a product of the 1980s, the 10mm’s whole story actually goes back further. A Brief History of the 10mm The mid-twentieth century saw...

By Massad Ayoob

Wheelgun Wednesday: Enter The Boomer

What’s old is new again, with Charter Arms, and that’s no mistake and no diversion from their regularly scheduled programming. If Charter Arms is good at anything, they’re good at remixing an old formula to bring wheelguns back into practical use as carry pieces. That’s th...

By Zac K

Ollin Snapshot System & Nexus Mounting Ecosystem

As a filmmaker, photographer, and lifelong shooter, I gravitate toward gear that meaningfully enhances the shooting and hunting experience. The firearm and outdoor industries are full of accessories that promise to make life easier in the field, yet only a small number rise above novelty and trul...

By Scott Conditt

TFB Review: Chisel Machining Shotgun Stocks

The stock is a critical part of any shoulder-fired firearm. The need to stabilize the weapon and create a marriage of user and system is a personal experience; those assessing innovation seek to strengthen that relationship. Chisel Machining  is one such company that has united out-of-the-bo...

By Toby M

Glock Gen 6: Everything You Need to Know About the New G17, G19 & G45

The Glock Gen 6 is officially here. Announced December 6, 2025 and available January 20, 2026, the new G17, G19, and G45 Gen 6 models feature improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, new RTF6 grip texture, and a direct-mount optics-ready system. MSRP is $745. Find an FFL dealer near you to pick one up today.

The Lost Art? How to Read a Map

It was Thanksgiving weekend. James Kim and wife, Kati, with their young daughters Sabine and Penelope, were motoring on their trip home to San Francisco on I-5, then turned toward Gold Beach on Oregon’s southern coast. The road James took began to climb. There was no traffic, and soon no cell s...

By Wayne van Zwoll
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