What does it really take to keep an FFL business running legally and profitably? From airtight A&D records and Form 4473 compliance to physical security, inventory audits, and staff training — this guide covers the 12 essential things every federal firearms licensee needs to protect their license and operate with confidence.
There's a pretty common misconception floating around gun circles that Samuel Colt had some hand in the Single Action Army. Maybe he designed it, maybe he approved it, maybe he at least lived to see it. The reality is that Colt died in January 1862, more than a decade before the SAA ever exi...
I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for ...
One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “CO...
The Supreme Court’s 9-0 Hemani judgment rejected automatic disarmament based solely on regular marijuana use. Its rigorous historical analysis could also spell trouble for Hawaii’s “Vampire Rule” in Wolford v. Lopez.
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about some of the issues of carrying and firearm maintenance in rainstorms. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to catch up. This week, we’ll talk about customizing carry ...
I’m pleased to welcome back longtime TFB writer, friend, and, most importantly for today, AK historian Vladimir Onokoy . Vlad has lived a remarkable life and had a front-row seat to some truly unique experiences . Most recently, he has taken on the ambitious challenge of writing a book on a...
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 191, and Happy Father’s Day to all of you gunslinging Dads out there! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palm...
The high-end auction houses always have some sort of interesting firearm up for auction - sometimes it’s a rare piece of history, sometimes the gun belonged to a notable figure from the past, and sometimes, it’s a set of diamond-encrusted, gold-plastered Smith & Wesson No. 1 revol...
Walk into any sporting clays bay long enough and you'll eventually meet the A400. Beretta's gas-operated semi-auto has earned a place in gun racks from the skeet house to the uplands on the strength of a platform that runs reliably and swings naturally. The new A400 L Field isn't a...