Front Line Friday #2: Why Patrol Rifles Should Be Suppressed
Hearing, comms, performance, and downstream liability all get better when the rifle is less abusive to everyone standing near it.
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[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Introduce US-Made AK - Freedom Fighter
American-made AKs definitely saw a resurgence at this years SHOT Show with strong offerings from companies like Stenzel Industries and Black Rain Ordnance. Black Rain introduced the Freedom Fighter which they describe as ‘a modern American-made evolution of a proven fighting rifle&rsq...
Choosing Your First Hunting Rifle
If you are new to gun ownership or simply new to the pastime of hunting, it can feel like a daunting task to choose your first hunting rifle. You don’t want to buy the wrong thing, invest money in something that isn’t practical, or be taken advantage of by the guy behind the gun counter. Read...
Truck Guns Part 3: Defense Fueled by Vodka
The truck gun can be virtually any firearm, but to truly assess the multitude of modern applicable firearms as an effective defensive platform, a required evaluation necessitates the most offensive, the AK. The AK has earned two reputations in the 21st Century; the first is a reputation for simpl...
Julie Golob: Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Review
Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...
[SHOT 2026] US Palm Storm Series CAT 4 Rifles Enter AR Market
US Palm launched their Storm Series CAT 4 rifles at SHOT Show 2026, marking a significant shift for a company built on affordable AK accessories and magazines. The Storm lineup brings two AR-15 models designed to compete directly with established brands like Daniel Defense, with the CAT 4 r...
TFB Weekly Web Deals 172: Deals for February 9th, 2026
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 172! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new ...
NEW Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot Sight – $99.99
GunMag Warehouse is currently offering the Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot Sight at just $99.99, roughly 33% discount off its $149.99 MSRP.
First Round Hit: Best First Pistol
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...
[SHOT 2026] Rugged Sub9 Suppressor - Built for PCCs and Subguns
Rugged Suppressors announced the Sub9 at SHOT Show 2026, a purpose-built 9mm suppressor engineered specifically for pistol caliber carbines and subguns. This isn't a pistol can pulling double duty. Rugged designed the Sub9 from scratch for high-volume PCC and SMG use. The Sub9 uses a coaxial...