The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
Learn how to get an FFL license with this complete step-by-step guide. Covers FFL types, eligibility requirements, ATF Form 7, fees, background checks, and the ATF interview process.
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Taurus brought two major announcements to SHOT Show 2026: the new TX9 duty-grade modular pistol in three sizes and the limited 20th Anniversary Judge revolver. Here is what you need to know.
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."
Several weeks after the launch of the initial phases of Project Grayburn , the UK’s program to replace the SA80/L85, the UK Ministry of Defence has released a new notice for its Multi Caliber Sniper Capability - Project Shamer.
Federal Ammunition sponsored shooter Cameron Hicks won the FITASC event at the 2026 Seminole Cup , one of the premier sporting clays competitions in the country. The event ran February 24 through March 1 at Broadfield, a Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge in Georgia, drawing over 600 shooters.