TFB Behind the Gun #205: Fast Matches w/ Russell Phagan

Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across...

By Luke C.

Lochby Field Sling: Instant Access On-the-Go

The Lochby Field Sling delivers instant access without the bulk. Its signature hook latch pops open one‑handed, faster than any zipper, then locks down securely when you’re on the move. The rotating strap connection flows with your body, never fighting angles, so the sling rides naturally whe...

By Reuben Bolieu

Push Daggers – A Great Get Off Me Tool

My affinity for push daggers began when I was in middle school. I read a lot of SWAT, American Survival Guide, and similar magazines back then, and there were frequent ads for Cold Steel in them. Their Urban Pal and Urban Skinner caught my attention, as did the later Terminator and Safe Keeper mo...

By Jim Cobb

TFB Review: Wilde Custom Gear Chest Rig and Accessories

The market for tactical nylon gear is expansive. There are so many companies today producing bespoke high-end equipment for a wide variety of needs. It should be fair that, among the wild west of manufacturers all competing for your attention and mighty dollar, one of these companies has risen to...

By Toby M

[SHOT 2026] Retay Expands with ACE Variants, Tactical Shotgun & 22LRs

Retay USA  came to SHOT Show 2026 with a full spread of new guns, expanding their shotgun lineup with four specialized ACE variants, a tactical 12-gauge inertia gun, a budget single-shot, and two .22LR rifles. Here's everything they announced.

By Sam.S

NexTorch’s Ultra-Thin Gloves Protect without the Fluff

Gloves can go one of two ways: either highly useful or a hindrance when they impede your task at hand. I would soon find out which category NexTorch’s Ultra-Thin Gloves would fall into with my detailed testing. These gloves boast precision, dexterity, and all-weather performance. This triple t...

By Michael D'Angona

Luth-AR Globe Charging Handle

There are a lot of different kinds of charging handles available for the AR-15, but most follow a fairly common form factor. Some are traditional right-hand models, some are ambidextrous. Often they’re extended to make them easier to operate. Luth-AR has a new charging handle that’s d...

By Tim Stetzer

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler
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