POTD: Thompson .30-06 Autorifle Prototype – The Only One Ever Made

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the only known example of an experimental Thompson .30-06 selective fire auto-rifle, documented in “Thompson: The American Legend” by Tracie Hill. Built in December 1943, this one-off prototype demonstrates how the Thompson submach...

By Sam.S

ATF Form 4473: What It Is and How to Complete It

ATF Form 4473 is required for every firearm purchase from a licensed dealer. Learn what questions it asks, how to complete it correctly, what happens during the background check, and why false answers are a federal crime.

All the Calibers an AR-15 Can Shoot

A complete guide to all the calibers an AR-15 can shoot, including .223/5.56, .300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, .350 Legend, 9mm PCC, .458 SOCOM, and more.

Sako Enters the AR-15 Market With the Arctic Rifle Generation

Sako, the Finnish company well known for bolt-action hunting rifles, is making a serious play for the military and law enforcement AR market. In a recent TFBTV  segment from EnforceTac 2026 , James Reeves got hands-on with the new Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG) lineup, and the question he pos...

By Josh C

Is the AR-15 a Good Choice for a Beginner?

Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Their uses are as expansive as their d...

By Adam Scepaniak

New Strike Industries Modular Chassis for Ruger 10/22 Receivers

Strike Industries  has just announced the release of their new aluminum chassis for the ever-popular Ruger 10/22 family of rimfire firearms. The new Strike Modular Chassis comes with a handguard extension to tailor its length to different 10/22 configurations and builds, and can accept both ...

By Hrachya H

A Soviet Experiment - The Kalashnikov Assault Carbine

Shortly after the adoption of the Kalashnikov design in 1949, Soviet small-arms development found itself at a doctrinal crossroads. The AK emerged as the final survivor of a rigorous postwar rifle competition, and, in an odd twist, it was accepted despite not fully meeting the full-auto accuracy ...

By Lynndon Schooler
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