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 •

Silencer Saturday #438: Wheel Gun Suppression With Revolver Seal

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Revolvers are the least suppressed type of firearm, thanks to the issues with gas leakage around the cylinder and barre...

By Daniel Y •

Curious Relics #135: Two Guns, One Name – The Colt 1862 Police Part II

Welcome back, folks! Last time around we kicked off a four-part look at the Colt 1862 Police revolver, covering the design philosophy that produced it, the Civil War timing that hampered its sales, the factory fire that made things worse, and the conversion craze that ate up the majority of survi...

By Sam.S •

Should I Put Optics on My 1911 (or Not)?

I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for ...

By Dan Abraham •

Class and Performance Combine with the Swiss Tool Spirit MX

The question is, can a multitool be both a hardcore performer and an aesthetically elegant tool that exudes top-tier class? The answer to this comes in the form of the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX. This new-on-the-scene multitool offers a full two dozen tools encased within its vibrantly strik...

By Michael D'Angona •

The Rimfire Report: Do You Have The Green For This Historic Henry?

When we talk about rimfires today, we mostly think of .22LR, .22 Short or maybe .22 Magnum. In the past few years, we’ve seen .17 HMR and .21 Sharp come on the scene, and the .17 HM2 come and go. All these cartridges have their advantages and disadvantages, but they’re all small-bore ...

By Zac K •

Scranton Man Charged With Homicide After Pocono Homeowner Dies in Bedroom Gunfight

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, PA — A Monroe County man died inside his own home last week after another man forced his way in and chased him upstairs at gunpoint, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Police say Layzon Breland, 26, of Tobyhanna, was shot multiple times, including a fatal wound to...

By Luke McCoy •

Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder early Friday morning after calling 911 to report that someone had forced their way into the residence, according to the Blue Springs Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Little Garde...

By Luke McCoy •
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