Taking the Hellcat .380 to 200 Yards

Before we begin, let’s just address the elephant in the room. What is “long-range” with a pistol, especially in a caliber like .380? That is a fair question, so let’s just start with the simple fact it is FUN to see how far we can go, to push our skills and develop our technique for Read ...

By Beyond Seclusion

TFB Weekly Web Deals 193: Deals for June 29th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  193! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re look...

By Luke C.

Aviation Icon and American Hero: Chuck Yeager

Born into poverty in the woods of West Virginia, Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager was a World War II aircraft mechanic, fighter pilot, double ace, military commander, and a test pilot who broke the sound barrier. His journey from Army private to USAF Brigadier General is an inspiration to all. Yeage...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

LBT Wants To Hear Your Gear Stories

We want to hear from our favorite people! If our gear has ever been an asset to you in your military service tell us about it. We’d love to tell your story! Send it to [email protected] with subject line: LBT STORY

By Eric G

Fudd Friday: Which Irons-Only Hunting Rifle?

This week for Fudd Friday, I need your help. I drew a deer tag for Utah’s “restricted rifle” hunt. The rules are simple: the rifle must be manually operated and only equipped with iron sights. If you were going on a mule deer hunt out west and had to take an irons-only setup, wh...

By Daniel Y

Nester Hosiery Awarded US Army and US Marine Corps Cold Weather Sock Contracts

Leading U.S. sock manufacturer strengthens position as the warfighters choice for military cold weather performance hosiery. June 25, 2026 – Mount Airy, NC – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance Merino wool socks, announced today that it has been awarded contr...

By Eric G

Review: Bulova MIL-SHIPS Watch

In today’s review, Randall Wilson takes a look at the Bulova MIL-SHIPS watch. This is a precision timepiece with its origins tied to the U.S. Navy’s UDT divers. The watch reviewed here is personally owned by the author. There are times when a high-quality product is enhanced by a compelling h...

By Randall Wilson

POTD: Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 – Flintlock Converted to Percussion

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 percussion conversion rifle-musket with buttplate tang and barrel dated 1832. The base gun started life as a flintlock. The 1832 date tells you when Prussia decided to modernize it, pulling the flintlock hardware ...

By Sam.S
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