There is definitely no one-size-fits-all EDC. Simply put, it doesn’t exist. It can’t exist. That’s because every day of your life is different. No matter how mundane and routine, I doubt anyone on the planet has the same regiment. So, what is the perfect EDC for you and everyone else on the planet? Great question. […]
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SIG surprised many with the introduction of the CROSS bolt-action platform in 2020. The company owns a reputation for personal defense, law enforcement, and military products after all. But the Cross debuted not as a tactical product in nature. The CROSS blends a hunting rifle with aspects of a precision bolt gun. SIG Sauer Cross […]
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According to Webster, the word “bespoke” means “Custom-made or dealing in or producing custom-made articles.” Speakers of the King’s English commonly use the term. However, it is rarely used by the former subjects of His Majesty on this side of the Big Pond. Unless we are talking about a beautiful custom-made pistol, like the Abernathy […]
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We AR fans love to build. The modular platform lends itself to much tinkering and experimentation, trying new blends of components and features aimed at very specific results. But sometimes you just want to cut to the chase, so to speak, and bolt on a more finished product. Enter Rosco Manufacturing Upper Receiver Groups. Rosco […]
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Monster news out of the firearm industry for fans of Thompson/Center Arms. The company recently announced its acquisition by former owner Gregg Ritz. The move leverages a potential return to the venerable heyday of the brand. Ritz helped lead T/C during the early 2000s, achieving great success and brand awareness. Gregg Ritz Acquires Thompson/Center Arms […]
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Training is a fundamental necessity for those who rely on firearms as a means of personal protection. However, it can be easy to fall into patterns of slacking off about going to the range. Thankfully, there are solutions on the market that can bring the gun range to you. If you want to take the […]
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Nearly anyone can go metal detecting and score some coins or snag a rare item at a local garage sale that might have slipped by the seller, but if you want fame and fortune, then it’s time to become a professional treasure hunter. Become a Treasure Hunter Throughout the world, there are numerous lost treasures, items of key historical importance, and rare, one-of-a-kinds that are […]
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XS Sights has been in the business for nearly 30 years and is 100% American-made. I was first introduced to its famous Big Dot sights when the DEA put them on every 870 shotgun that we fielded. I liked how quick and easy they were to acquire under stress. In fact, I had tritium Big […]
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One could argue that the M16A2 was the rifle that made the civilian market for AR platform rifles in the 1980s and 1990s. Its predecessor, the M16A1, for all its merits, had some baggage too. Its awful ammunition-related reliability problems in 1966 and 1967 cost lives, and the long American experience in the Vietnam War […]
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There are few guns as classic as the shotgun. From its use in the Wild West to tactical and hunting applications, it is a diverse firearm. One of the downfalls of this platform though is its low capacity and need for regular reloading. Fear not my friends, I've got some help for you. Mastering the […]
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The AR-15 is a solid platform. Its performance and ease of use has made it the most popular rifle in America. There's another reason for this. These rifles are so easy to customize, everyone can feel like a gunsmith for a few hours. Many of the aftermarket accessories available to these “gunsmiths” seek to solve […]
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Photo Of The Day and today the Heckler & Koch G36, the standard-issue rifle for the Spanish Army, is on offer. Above you see Ejército de Tierra (Spanish Army) infantrymen assigned to Recon Platoon, Protected Infantry Battalion “San Quintín” I/3, Brigada “Galicia” VII, as they prepare to round a corner during an urban warfare combat […]
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Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various important factors of carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at a struggle many of us face when […]
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Since their debut about 25 years ago, hunting-oriented laser rangefinders have become almost an essential tool for any long-range shooter or hunter. In those 25 years, laser rangefinders have adapted to meet more demanding requirements for durability, protection against inclement weather, increased ranging distance, and other useful feature sets. The new Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W is a […]
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SIG Sauer has announced that they have new ROMEO-MSR Gen II optics in both red and green dot options as well as new MCX-RATTLER LT 300 BLK upper assemblies. With the 300 BLK upper assemblies, you can now effectively craft your own Rattler from scratch and the new micro optics provide an enhanced yet familiar […]
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The new Masterbilt Series from Galco is quickly growing in size with the announcement of the also new Stow-N-Go Elite IWB (Inside-the-Waistband) Holster. This appears to be a simplistic yet refined holster for those who are on the move and want a fast, no-frills option for concealed carry of their micro-compact semi-autos. The Galco Stow-N-Go […]
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Today we are back again with TFB’s Vladimir Onokoy to talk with him about his wild adventures with guns in the Russian film industry. While most of you will no doubt know Vladimir from his extensive body of work right here on TFB, he’s done a lot of other stuff too including some stints as […]
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It is hard to find a product made in North Korea (NK) that is used all around the world. But there is one thing from NK you can easily find in Africa, the Middle East, and even South America – North Korean AKs. I first came across those guns in Afghanistan and later on, found […]
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Photo Of The Day and we're having a peek at Watchtower Firearms and their Type HSP-H rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. For the old-fashioned, it’s also available in .308 Win. You’re looking at Nina Roger’s Limited Edition, mostly used for wild boar. The Cerakote is a matte finish to blend with different landscapes and environments. Here’s […]
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In this week’s edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, we turn our eyes to Europe for a revolver that has been out for over a decade but is only recently making its way into the United States. Taylor’s & Company has begun importing the 963 MF Defense .357 Magnum (and more importantly, they are arriving), and this […]
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