POTD: Precision, Transparency, and Questionable Financial Decisions

At first glance, this looks like a watch collector’s flat-lay, but I’m sure TFB readers noticed the magazine first. Lancer Systems’ translucent AR‑15 magazines take center stage here, surrounded by a lineup of high-end timepieces from names like Richard Mille, Tudor, and Rolex...

By Eric B •

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 •

The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Explore the unique story of Iraq's Tabuk Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) - a long-barreled AK variant produced by Al-Qadissiya Establishments that served as the Iraqi military's precision rifle tied to Saddam Hussein's forces.

American Self-Propelled Artillery in World War II

American self-propelled artillery in World War II transformed how the United States Army delivered firepower on the battlefield. These tracked vehicles combined mobility with devastating howitzers and guns, keeping pace with advancing armor divisions in ways towed artillery never could. From the ...

By Richard Johnson •

The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability

In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, ...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Concealed Carry Corner: Can Carry Guns Be Outdated?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to stay sharp in the freezing cold winter months. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look at the idea of having a carry gun that&...

By Matt E •
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