[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade

Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...

By Sam.S

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler

Small Business Spotlight: REPACKBOX

Welcome back to TFB's   Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we're featuring REPACKBOX, LLC, an Alaska-based manufacturer that's been solving one of reloading's most annoying little problems for over ...

By Josh C

Concealed Carry Corner: How To Stay Sharp In Winter Months

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the biggest problems when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to take a look at some wa...

By Matt E

How to Shoot Faster (and Actually Hit)

Ever wonder if you can learn how to shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy? This is a question many shooters have wrestled with in both competition and defensive shooting. In today’s article, veteran law enforcement officer and trainer Mike Boyle provides concrete steps you can take to impro...

By Mike Boyle

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
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