NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
The AK-100 series was developed during one of the hardest periods in modern Russian history, in the years after the Soviet Union collapsed and the country was dealing with a deep economic crisis. In that environment in the early 1990s, Izhmash made the ambitious decision to create a new family of...
This is a fascinating Photo Of The Day (POTD) set showcasing some of the U.S. Army's current small arms family, with the XM8 Carbine, the M7 rifle, the M250 and the M4A1. It’s not often we get to see studio-quality images, but here’s the new XM8 Carbine in a perfect side-view. He...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at carrying with compensators on your carry gun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a quick read. This week, I think it's important to check your carry gun...
Vlad Onokoy, renowned AK connoisseur and TFB contributor , has a new book on the way. ‘From Balkans to Babylon: Zastava AKs of Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Iraq’ will be published by Safar Publishing and is now available for pre-order . It is the first English-language book on the history,...
Virginians did not wait to find out whether Governor Abigail Spanberger would sign a ban on the sale of popular semi-automatic rifles before heading to their local gun stores. Newly released industry data shows Virginia ranked fourth among all states for overall firearm sales-related background c...
One of the top manufacturers of rimfire ammunition is having a really big birthday this year. CCI is turning 75, and they’re celebrating that milestone with plenty of throwback posts on their social media.
Davidson's and Bond Arms have teamed up again, this time releasing the second iteration of their "Dead Man's Hand" two-shot derringer as an exclusive through Davidson's Gallery of Guns. The model is chambered for both .45 Colt and 3-inch .410 bore shotshells, and it carri...
Miguel A. Faria Jr.’s The Roman Republic is not light reading, but it is essential reading for Americans who understand that liberty, civic duty, and historical memory are not optional. Ancient Rome’s fall from republican government offers a warning modern America would be foolish to ignore.
PSA's retro brand Harrington & Richardson is now shipping one of the new models we saw at SHOT Show 2026. The Model 606 is a faithful recreation of one of the first M16-based squad automatic weapons. It also seems like an ideal candidate for a forced reset trigger.