Minimum Standards and On Demand Performance

It is important that we understand these two concepts, and how they intertwine with each other. Hopefully, if you are carrying a gun for self-defense, and especially if carrying a gun professionally, you have set for yourself a minimum standard. Where that line should, or needs to be placed, is a...

By Nate Parker •

Tallboy and Grand Slam: World War II Bunker Busters

By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dar...

By Tom Laemlein •

Colt Optics Launches LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device

Michigan (July 6, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC (“Colt Optics”) today announced the launch of the LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device. Modern weapon systems continue to demand more capability from every accessory mounted to the rail. Professional users need visible and infrared aiming capa...

By Eric G •

TFB Review: Vortex Venom Enclosed 6 MOA Micro Red Dot

The newest trend in handgun optics is enclosed emitters over the last several years. As the industry leans into incremental changes and improvements to make optics, handguns, and our shooting experience better, many optic manufacturers believe enclosed emitters are the way. Vortex Optics has anno...

By Adam Scepaniak •

POTD: Integrally Suppressed Henry H23 Supreme in .300 Blackout

Henry's Lever Action Supreme Rifle was already a strong argument that the lever gun still has a place in modern shooting. This version, offered through CNC Firearms as a limited edition build, takes that argument a step further with an integrally suppressed 19-inch barrel that transforms the...

By Eric B •

Taking the Hellcat .380 to 200 Yards

Before we begin, let’s just address the elephant in the room. What is “long-range” with a pistol, especially in a caliber like .380? That is a fair question, so let’s just start with the simple fact it is FUN to see how far we can go, to push our skills and develop our technique for Read ...

By Beyond Seclusion •
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