Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as California moves toward a conditional 2028 mandate for semiautomatic pistols.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

First Look: Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug

Editor’s Note: This Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug article is based on the hands on testing conducted with the pistol provided to the author by the company. All opinions are based on the author’s experiences with that firearm. The Springfield Armory Kuna is a state-of-the-art, big-boned ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

TFB Review: The New Benelli M2-G1 Shotgun

Welcome back to another TFB review. This week we have one of Benelli’s newest offerings: the updated modular version of their classic M2 semi-automatic shotguns. In a world of modern, highly customizable semi-auto shotguns, Benelli has always been one of the main options, with their lineup ...

By Matt E •

POTD: SWORD Defense MK18 SA-ASR - Semi-Auto Power at Extended Range

When the mission demands precision fire beyond what standard medium-caliber platforms can reliably deliver, SWORD Defense Systems has an answer in the MK18 SA-ASR. The Semi-Automatic Advanced Sniper Rifle has been in development since 2010 and is built around a short-stroke gas piston system pair...

By Eric B •

AllOutdoor Review – Tactacam Reveal Pro 4.0 Cellular Trail Camera

For some of us, summer is a time to go fishing and be out on the lake. For the rest of us, we are daydreaming about hunting in the fall. So, that makes summertime the perfect time to get out trail cameras and to assess our gear for the upcoming hunting seasons. So, in this […] The post AllO...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Apex Tactical Releases Evo 6 Trigger Kit for Gen 6 Glock Pistols

Apex Tactical has introduced the Evo 6 Trigger Kit tailored specifically for Glock Gen 6 models, marking the company's initial aftermarket trigger offering for the newest Glock generation. The kit functions as a direct drop-in replacement for factory polymer components, swapping the trigger ...

By Eric B •

New Taurus GX4 .380 Auto: Capacity Meets Reduced Recoil

Taurus continues to expand the GX4 family with the introduction of a .380 Auto variant, rolling out the new GX4 Carry in the smaller cartridge starting August 13, 2026. The move adds another option to the growing micro-compact concealed carry segment while keeping the platform's core ergonom...

By Eric B •

POTD: Cut Away Trigger Guard – FBI Colt “Fitz Special” Detective Special

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a revolver with the front of its trigger guard removed on purpose. This is a 1937 Colt Detective Special in 38 Special, built in the factory Fitz Special configuration and shipped to the FBI’s New York office. The recipe came from Henr...

By Sam.S •

TFB Weekly Web Deals 201: Deals for August 24th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  201, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C. •
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