Curious Relics #137: Little Colt Speaks – Colt 1862 Police Part IV

Welcome back, folks! We have reached the end of the road on the Colt 1862 Police. Part I covered the history and Samuel Colt’s final years, Part II tackled variations and how to sort the Police from its near-twin the Pocket Navy, and Part III laid out specifications, dating, and the afterma...

By Sam.S •

North America Ammunition Market to Hit $7.73 Billion by 2035

The future looks busy for the small caliber ammunition industry. With demand coming from so many directions, companies will probably keep boosting production. Reaching USD 7.73 billion by 2035 would be a significant milestone. It shows just how strong and consistent this market has become over th...

By TFB Staff •

France Picks FN Herstal to Revive Domestic Ammunition Production

Making your own ammunition is about more than just saving money. It is about being ready and staying safe. When a country depends on others for something as important as ammunition, it can run into problems. Supply chains can break. Other countries might not sell when you need it most. Recent wor...

By TFB Staff •

Canada's Gun Grab Is On Hold, Again

Basically, starting back in 2020, the Canadian federal government has been working on banning a wide list of firearms, particularly almost any modern AR-style rifle. The feds were set to enact a mandatory turn-your-gun-in-for-money program through 2026, with the self-declaration period ending on ...

By Zac K •

AV Awarded $117.3 Million US Army Production Contract for P550

Initial Order Enhances LRR and Advances Army Drone Dominance Initiative with AV’s Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS ARLINGTON, Va., — July 20, 2026 — AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today ann...

By Eric G •
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