Russia Plague Scare After Lab Worker’s Death Highlights Need for Preparedness

A worker’s unexplained death at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute has sparked international concern, with nearly 200 contacts reportedly under medical observation. Plague remains unconfirmed, but the incident is a reminder to prepare before an emergency, including respiratory pr...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Installing a Minn Kota Terrova Riptide – Out With the Old In With the New

A quality trolling motor can make a world of difference for your on-the-water experience, giving you more control of your boat’s position in the wind and current. After being at the mercy of the wind and current while trying to fish for sheephead on my buddy’s 1995 Action Craft Flatsm...

By Eugene L. •

Alamo Scouts: America’s Undefeated WWII Recon Force

The Alamo Scouts emerged from one of the most demanding and complex theaters of World War II, the vast and unforgiving Southwest Pacific. By late 1943, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur were pushing steadily northward along the New Guinea coast, preparing for the eventual return to th...

By Eugene Nielsen •

FFL Direct: ATF's Trace API and the Registry Fight

ATF pitched an opt-in API that answers trace requests straight from a dealer's recordkeeping system, while Congress asked the White House to dismantle a 1.4 billion-record database. Here is what that collision means for your shop, your vendor, and your counter staff.

By Fred Thompson •

NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election

NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.

By Jeff Knox •

TFB Weekly Web Deals 207: Deals for October 5th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  207! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whethe...

By Luke C. •

Buck 110 & 112 Crossbar Elite: MagnaCut Meets a Crossbar Lock

Few folders are as instantly identifiable as the Buck 110 Folding Hunter, a design that has shaped what generations of buyers expect a Buck folder to look and feel like. For 2026, Buck rebuilt it and its slightly smaller sibling, the 112 Ranger, into the Crossbar Elite series, keeping the silhoue...

By James Chen •

Berkley Swamp Lord Jr. Shrinks the Frog to a 2.25-Inch Profile

Frog fishing has one universal complaint, and it isn’t strikes. It’s converting those strikes into fish. The original Swamp Lord went after that problem, and now Berkley has shrunk the whole package down for the days when bass want something smaller. The Swamp Lord Jr. is a 2.25-inch ...

By Sam.S •

Leupold RX-5000 Adds Hornady 4DOF and Precision Cut Archery

Firmware updates that actually add capability instead of just patching bugs are rare enough to be worth reporting. Leupold is pushing two ballistic solvers to the RX-5000 handheld rangefinder, and both are free downloads through the Leupold Control App over Bluetooth. New and existing units both ...

By Sam.S •
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