Today's TFB Photo of the Day is a rare look at Japan's newest rifle earning its passport stamps. At the Indonesian Marine Corps 9th Infantry Battalion base near Lampung, Indonesia, a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service member with the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Amphib...
Despite the marketing success of the Winchester ‘73, the Springfield trapdoor rifle was more likely the rifle that really tamed the Wild West. The U.S. government equipped its cavalry and other troops with these robust, hard-hitting rifles. A repeater like Winchester or the competition sold...
The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) began its competitive selection with the Qualifier, held from June 8–19, 2026, at Camp Grayling, MI. During the Qualifier, 49 drone companies competed in rigorous day and night operations across two challenging mission areas: Long Range Strike and Tactical Assa...
An Austin homeowner shot and killed a 24-year-old burglar who got into the bedroom during a predawn break-in. APD has filed no charges. Read the original story: Austin Homeowner Shoots and Kills 24-Year-Old Burglar Who Made It All the Way Into the Bedroom During 3:51 A.M. Break-In
Every so often a gun shows up that I have wanted to handle for years, and this was one of them. Uberti sent out the “Frank” from their Outlaws and Lawmen line at my request, a nickel-plated reproduction of the Remington Model 1875 with a 7.5 inch barrel and a lanyard ring on the butt....
A Missouri homeowner fired one round at a man he believed was armed inside his home at 2:49 a.m. The suspect was found in a nearby alley. Read the original story: Missouri Homeowner Fires One Round, Hits Suspected Burglar in the Groin During 2:49 A.M. Confrontation Inside His Home
ATF Director Cekada says suppressor and SBR transfer guidance under the NFA injunction is close and could be released within weeks. Read the original story: ATF Director Says Suppressor and SBR Transfer Guidance Could Land Within Weeks, and Dealers Moving Cans on a 4473 Will Not Be Cited
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is the gap between the school safety plan sitting in a binder and the response capability that actually shows up when the call comes in. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this...
A few months back, Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners flew a handful of us out to HSP's headquarters in Arizona. The main event for this trip was the Incog XS , the new single-clip concealment version of the Incog X , and that's where most of our range time went. But before we pack...
ATF Director Robert Cekada says long-awaited guidance covering suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns could arrive within weeks. The agency also says FFLs will not be cited for lawful suppressor transfers completed on Form 4473 under the federal injunction.