Silencer Saturday #420: Peculiar Patents

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . I was browsing through public patent filings as I sometimes do, and saw several new ideas in the silencer world that ar...

By Daniel Y

[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Freedom Fighter AK - American-Made

Black Rain Ordnance brought their Freedom Fighter AK  to SHOT Show 2026, marking the company's first production AK after shelving a prototype back in 2013. Built entirely in Neosho, Missouri, this isn't your typical import or parts-kit build. Black Rain went all-in on American manu...

By Sam.S

TFB Behind the Gun #205: Fast Matches w/ Russell Phagan

Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across...

By Luke C.

Virginia Backs Away From Punishing Tax On Suppressors

It is shaping up to be a battleground year between firearms-restricting legislators and shooters who just want to do their thing without being hassled by The Man. Already, we’ve seen restrictive laws passed against semi-auto firearms in New Mexico, and similar laws in Virginia as well . But...

By Zac K

Springfield SAINT Victor .300 BLK Pistol Review

In this review, Dr. Will Dabbs gets hands-on with the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor pistol chambered in .300 AAC Blackout. This new handgun sports a threaded 9.5″ barrel, making it a perfect choice for suppressed shooting. Read on to see how well it performed with a can and a variety of s...

By Will Dabbs, MD
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