The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.

At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…

By Mitch Goerdt

Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K?

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K? Sightmark’s Shade 3.5-28x30 thermal scope zeroed fast, grouped tight, and delivered the kind of real-world night-hunting perfo...

By Brian McCombie

Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob

The Most Dangerous Thing We Do Everyday

I am of the opinion, that you can tell who the real pros are by how they handle the guns they carry. Not how well they shoot them, or what cool tricks they can pull off, but the substance of their gun handling. One of the tale-tale indicators for me that will shape my perspective […] Read t...

By Nate Parker

Akron Road Rage Shooting: What This Defensive Gun Use Teaches Concealed Carriers

A DoorDash driver in Akron, Ohio returned fire after occupants of a stolen vehicle shot through his windshield during a road rage attack. We break down the legal decisions he got right, the vehicle gunfight tactics every concealed carrier should know, and what to do in the 60 seconds after a defe...

By Jacob Paulsen

TFB Review - Beretta 1301 C Chisel Stock

The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...

By Patrik O
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