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

Fire Extinguishers – Learn the Basics of This Critical Safety Tool

Most homes have at least one smoke detector. We test them diligently twice a year. Unfortunately, fewer homes have fire extinguishers on hand. And fewer still homeowners have any experience using them. I know a young man who recently came upon a small fire at the factory where he worked. He ran a...

By Jim Cobb

TFB Review: Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 Rifle

In the world of AR15s, the sky truly is the limit with almost endless options for every budget. As of the time of this writing, there are complete rifles available online starting at $349.99. With such a wide variety of pricing, looking at some of the most expensive options can seem wild. I never...

By Matt E

The Rimfire Report: An Ode To The Marlin Model 29 Pump Action

Every once in a while, amongst the litany of new rimfire firearms I get to see, something truly interesting comes to the range. Today, we'll be taking a look at one such rifle that I've recently been able to take a very close look at, courtesy of Tyler of TANDEMKROSS . On a recent trip ...

By Luke C.

Maven's RS4.2 Riflescope Gets A Locking Turret Upgrade

Maven takes the solid RS.4 5-30x56mm scope and upgrades it to the RS4.2  with a new 3-revolution locking elevation turret, capped windage, auto-off illuminated reticle, and toolless mechanical zero stop, all alongside a first focal plane 5-30x56 with side parallax adjustment and four reticle...

By Luke C.

M1A Scout Squad: Master of Both CQB and DMR Roles?

I love the saying, “have your cake, and eat it too”. What if you had the capability and power of a hunting cartridge like the .308 for both eyes open close quarters shooting could very quickly switch to a LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) with 7X magnification and hit out to 500 yards easily? W...

By Beyond Seclusion

New for 2026: Cabot Guns Apocalypse 2.0 Pistol

The original Cabot Guns Apocalypse pistol was introduced back in 2020. Fast forward six years and the company has released the updated version of this handgun, the Apocalypse 2.0 . This 1911-pattern pistol features a stainless Damascus steel slide with hand-applied deep etching that further highl...

By Hrachya H

TFB Weekly Web Deals 174: Deals for February 23rd, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 174! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new ...

By Luke C.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process

Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.

50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles

The 50/200 yard zero is one of the most practical zeroing methods for AR-15 and .308 rifles. Zero at 50 yards and your bullet naturally crosses the line of sight again at 200 yards, providing point-and-shoot accuracy across the most common shooting distances with minimal holdover needed.

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