My New Year’s Resolution was to do more dry fire. I bought the books, carved a spot out in my schedule, and got myself a Mantis TitanX. The TitanX is a Glock-shaped laser pistol with a built-in Mantis X10 device. I’ve been dry-firing at least five days a week. Anytime I have a little downtime...
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on social media about DEFCON. Some are undoubtedly written as clickbait or perhaps even rage bait. But based on what I’m reading in the posts and comments, an awful lot of people don’t seem to understand what DEFCON is and what these levels mean. What...
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
A complete buyer's guide for your first AR-15. Learn about AR-15 calibers, barrel lengths, legal requirements, top budget and premium rifles, and essential accessories for new owners.
A complete review of the military surplus LBV Load Bearing Vest for airsoft players. Learn about magazine capacity, comfort, fit, and whether this affordable tactical gear is right for your loadout.
Magpul made its name by making these little devices that attach to magazines to make them easier to draw from your magazine pouch. From there, they expanded into their flagship product, the PMAG. Magpul did not make the first polymer magazine; hell, they probably did make the tenth, but they made...
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 . A recent story by the New York Times examined the issue of possible blast overpressure injuries from firing...
The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim member...
In the outdoor classroom, I hold to the idea that less is more. I’d rather craft something with my own hands than rely on gear I brought along. Here are three knife and stick projects worth trying when you want to spend time in the dirt and walk away with something practical. Wooden Maul Projec...
One of the big joys of the .22LR cartridge is free rein to be a little silly. Gun designers can be as practical or as silly as they want with the cartridge. A small, relatively low-pressure cartridge that is cheap and widely available gives manufacturers more room to be a little different, a litt...