MAT-49 – French Cold War SMG

In the 1970 film Patton, the legendary U.S. Army General George S. Patton is seen arriving in North Africa to command the Second Armor Division. Moroccan troops are lined up holding a unique-looking weapon. It is an anachronism – one of many in the Oscar-winning film – and a reminder that the...

By Peter Suciu •

Laserspeed’s LS-TH3R - The 3-in-1 Laser & Illuminator

The LASERSPEED LS-TH3R is a 3-in-1 aiming and illumination unit built for night vision shooters, and the headline number is its lack of weight. At only 6.1 oz (173 g), it carries a visible green laser, an infrared aiming laser and an adjustable infrared illuminator in a single housing. Let’...

By Eric B •

By Popular Demand: The Trijicon RMR HD in Coyote Brown

Trijicon has added a Coyote Brown anodized finish to the RMR HD, and the reason is clear: people kept asking for it. The duty-grade red dot is now offered in brown alongside the original black, with both reticle options.

By Eric B •

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 •

ATF's NFA Rollback Is Live — and Its Top Lawyer Just Left

ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval, registration and tax-stamp requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs on October 9 — and its chief counsel resigned on October 30. What still applies to dealers, and what customers will expect to see on your listing.

By Fred Thompson •
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