Ayoob: Is the 1911 Wrong for CCW?

There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort a...

By Massad Ayoob

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver — The Big-Tailed Beast

In 1937, the Curtiss SBC Helldiver entered service, but even at that point, the carrier-based two-seat scout/dive bomber was on the verge of being obsolete. Interestingly, it was also the second aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright to earn the designation “Helldiver” after the United States Ma...

By Peter Suciu

Silencer Saturday #437: Precision Armament TiTrex 300Ti Review

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 . This week, we have a full review of the Precision Armament TiTrex 300Ti  suppressor. It is a high-performance 3D-p...

By Daniel Y

TFB Behind the Gun #222: From Balkans to Babylon w/ TFB's Vladimir O.

I’m pleased to welcome back longtime TFB writer, friend, and, most importantly for today, AK historian Vladimir Onokoy . Vlad has lived a remarkable life and had a front-row seat to some truly unique experiences . Most recently, he has taken on the ambitious challenge of writing a book on a...

By Luke C.

S13E23: New & Easy Resources for Concealed Carriers

We discuss major updates to ConcealedCarry.com, including a site reorganization that consolidates tools and resources into clearer sections and makes navigation and search easier across the platform.

By Riley Bowman

2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is coming up quickly. When asked for gift ideas, many of us dads simply shrug our shoulders. We aren’t looking for any sort of big deal. But this inevitably leads to yet another tie or novelty grill accessory. Here are some gift suggestions you might pass along to those who are d...

By Jim Cobb
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