Contra Costa Sheriff Ends Red-Dot, Light and 1911 Carry Restrictions

In California, Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to lift its concealed-carry permit restrictions on red-dot sights, weapon-mounted lights, and single-action-only 1911- and 2011-style pistols, according to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) . SAF announced the settlement October 8....

By Josh C •

States Split on SBR and Suppressor Laws After ATF Ends NFA Registration Enforcement

States are taking different approaches after ATF ended enforcement of major NFA registration requirements. Florida, Idaho, and Mississippi officials have recognized aspects of the federal relief, Montana lawmakers are preparing legislation, and Maryland State Police insist SBR registration remain...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

How to Clean 3D-Printed and Traditional Suppressors

Suppressors catch more than sound. Every shot sends hot, particulate-laden propellant gas through the can, and carbon, lead residue, and unburned powder settle into the baffles. Left alone, that fouling adds weight and eventually degrades both sound performance and the long-term integrity of the ...

By James Chen •

Why 'FFL Near Me' Shoppers Pick the Shop With Reviews

Customers searching for an FFL dealer near them compare stars, recency and replies before they ever compare transfer fees. A practical review playbook for gun shops, including the FTC rule that governs how you may ask.

By Sara Owens •

TFB Review: ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x Thermal Scope

I love a thermal that can pull double duty as a riflescope or a handheld, and the  ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x  is built small enough to do both. ATN packs a 384x288 sensor and a 35 mm lens into a scope that measures 7.48 inches and weighs 1.19 pounds. Its minimum advertised price (MAP)...

By TFB Staff •

POTD: The San Tan Tactical Valley 9

When a company famous for AR-15s and drop-in triggers decides to build a pistol, it feels a bit like a respected engine tuner rolling out its own car. You expect it to be quick, and you expect the details to be right. This is TFB's Photo of the Day, and the “car” in question is t...

By Eric B •

Oregon School Shooter Violated Existing ‘Common Sense Gun Laws’

An armed parent stopped the deadly Silver Rail Elementary School attack in Bend, Oregon. Yet Sen. Ron Wyden responded by demanding more gun control, even as the school district’s firearms prohibition came under renewed scrutiny.

By Dave Workman •

GRITR Expands Its OMNI Modular Holster Line

GRITR have launched a new line of adaptable holsters which can be used for a variety of different carry methods depending on user preference and needs. MSRP on the new OMNI holster line is from $49.99.

By Matthew Moss •

AO First Impressions – Alpacka Raft Aleutian Sea Kayak Packraft

This summer I got an afternoon on a mellow 5-mile river stretch with Alpacka’s new Aleutian, their take on a travel-friendly sea kayak in packraft form. I’m used to regular packrafts that feel more like floating couches than precise boats, so I was curious how this longer, more kayak-shaped d...

By Patrik Orcutt •
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