Are Cheap Skills Worth Learning?

“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...

By Steve Tarani •

Beretta and Burris Introduce the First Pistol with Natively Integrated Red Dot

Gardone Val Trompia, October 31st, 2026 – Beretta and Burris proudly unveil the APX Falco, an unprecedented oneoff creation that celebrates Beretta’s 500th anniversary. More than a simple one-off creation, the APX Falco is a bold expression of innovation and a vision for the future of handgun...

By Eric G •

FN Browning Group Completes Its Acquisition of Accuracy International

FN Browning Group has completed its acquisition of Accuracy International, the designer and manufacturer of precision rifle systems. TFB's Matthew Moss reported on the deal in May , when the agreement was announced and was still subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is now complete...

By Eric B •

Beretta APX Falco: A One-Off with the Red Dot Machined into the Slide

Beretta has spent its 500th anniversary year building one-offs, and TFB has already looked at one of them, the   92FS Diamond . The APX Falco is a different kind of special. There is gold on it, and a lot of hand engraving, but the most interesting thing about this pistol is a piece of engin...

By Eric B •

The Social Utility of Firearms, Revisited

The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.

By Chuck Michel •

SHIELD Sights Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation in Red Dot Optics

Four decades of British engineering, pioneering technology, and a legacy of performance Crewkerne, England — November 3, 2026 — SHIELD Sights proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of British engineering, innovation, and contributions to the evolution of modern red dot ...

By Eric G •

5 Smart Tips for DIY Prairie Pothole Duck Hunting

Freelancing the Prairie Pothole Region isn’t the open-door operation it used to be. Farmers now get a steady run of fall requests from people they’ve never met, located through mapping and permission apps and asking for access by phone rather than face to face, and the resulting frict...

By James Chen •

Structured Data for FFL Dealers: What Google Still Reads

Your shop's schema markup is probably inert. Here are the two fields Google actually requires, the three markup habits that stopped earning anything in 2026, and how to make your site, profile, and listing agree.

By Sara Owens •

TFB Review: Pulsar Thermion 3 LRF XT60 - 1280 HD in a 30mm Tube

The Pulsar Thermion 3 LRF XT60 is a 1280x1024 HD thermal riflescope with a built-in 1,200 m (1,312 yd) laser rangefinder. This is Pulsar’s new flagship thermal, made for hunters who want serious night capability in something that mounts, looks and handles like a classic 30 mm scope. After a...

By Eric B •

SHIELD Sights Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation in Red Dot Optics

SHIELD Sights are celebrating 40 years in business, founded in the UK back in 1986, SHIELD Sights have gained a global reputation for their sights including the SMS, RMS, AMS and new OMS line. Their early history is fascinating with the company providing designs and OEM expertise to many wel...

By Matthew Moss •
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