Nature Isn’t Gentle: Why Managed Bear Hunting is Beneficial for Ecosystems
Predators are not immortal. Humans must manage ecosystems. Nothing else can do so. The idea of a "balance" in nature is a myth.
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[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade
Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...
The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon
In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...
Small Business Spotlight: REPACKBOX
Welcome back to TFB's Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we're featuring REPACKBOX, LLC, an Alaska-based manufacturer that's been solving one of reloading's most annoying little problems for over ...
Newsom Opposes Voter ID Laws, but Ignores Far Worse Abuses in California for CCW Permits
In the overwhelming majority of states, getting a CCW permit is only slightly more complicated than registering to vote.
Virginia Backs Away From Punishing Tax On Suppressors
It is shaping up to be a battleground year between firearms-restricting legislators and shooters who just want to do their thing without being hassled by The Man. Already, we’ve seen restrictive laws passed against semi-auto firearms in New Mexico, and similar laws in Virginia as well . But...
Miniguns vs. Moscow: On the Front Lines of the Drone Wars
The face of war is evolving faster than ever before. Drones are currently one of the biggest threats. Is an agricultural plane & a minigun the answer?
M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History
The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...
New York Times Returns to Old Playbook in Attack on Lake City Ammunition
What we’re seeing is a practical repeat of what the anti-gunners and their media amplifiers were telling the American public prior to “Gunwalker” in an attempt to swindle them out of their rights...
Koons & Siegel v. Platkin Cases Heard En Banc at 3rd Circuit
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard en banc arguments on Feb. 11, 2026. The likely outcome? Evisceration of New Jersey's law.