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Springfield Armory Kuna: Legal MP5 Alternative?

Published On: 5/6/2025

*Images by the author unless otherwise noted The MP5 A lot of people are comparing the Kuna to the MP5, only with a semi-automatic vibe. The H&K MP5 is the gold standard of submachine guns. Sporting a 30-round magazine and roller-delayed blowback action (just like the Kuna), it is in constant demand. It has been ... Read more

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Pawn Shop Find: Taurus Model 44 Revolver

Published On: 5/6/2025

The world of revolvers has taken some twists and turns over the years. From their earliest days to today's elephant-slayers, you can bet there will be something interesting to look at. My friend Ed picked up such a beast a few years back and graciously loaned it to me for this little write-up. It is ... Read more

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Supreme Court Refuses To Block Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

Published On: 5/6/2025

I'm not sure if United States Supreme Court Justices leave their spines at home or if they are permanently confiscated upon confirmation, but the High Court seems much more proficient at kicking the can down the road than they do at preserving and defending the Constitution. My grumpy disposition is brought to you today by ... Read more

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Colt/Georgia Partnership Targets Safe, Responsible Gun Ownership

Published On: 5/6/2025

Colt Firearms, maker of fine firearms for more than 170 years, has announced a partnership with the state of Georgia to promote safe, responsible firearms ownership in the Peach State. In a news release announcing the partnership, Colt said it is fully funding the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' “Give It a Shot” program, which offers ... Read more

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German Precision Optics GPOTAC 8X 1-8x24i

Published On: 5/5/2025

The optics world has experienced a surge of manufacturers over the last decade, and the traffic has fostered an evolution in quality and pricing that benefits the firearms community. The days of spending top-tier money or ending up with an optic that gives you eye fatigue after five minutes are pretty much in the rearview ... Read more

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Direct Impingement Problem Solver- Hi-Point HP-15

Published On: 5/5/2025

At the 2025 NRAAM convention in Atlanta, GA, Hi-Point surprisingly unveiled its entry to the AR-15 market. Hi-Point is known for simple and inexpensive blowback handguns and pistol caliber carbines, which I am sure most are familiar with.   Needless to say, this was one of the more shocking things to see at the show. ... Read more

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SCOTUS Won’t Consider Challenge To California’s Public Property Gun Show Ban

Published On: 5/5/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court on April 28 declined to hear a challenge to the restrictive California law prohibiting gun shows on publicly owned property. In 2022, the California legislature passed a law forbidding all gun shows on public property. In response, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) and others, including ... Read more

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Illinois Appeals Court Rules FOID Card Requirement Doesn’t Violate Constitution

Published On: 5/5/2025

A three-judge panel of the Illinois 4th District Appellate Court ruled on April 29 that the Illinois Firearms Owner Identification card scheme, required to purchase or possess a gun in the state, is constitutional. In the case Guns Save Life v. Kelly, two of the three judges on the court somehow managed to miss the ... Read more

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Tips For Flying With Guns…And Recommended Gear

Published On: 5/4/2025

Flying with firearms doesn't have to be complicated--or risky. Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical has spent the last three years crisscrossing the country (and even going international) with a full training loadout packed into a single Pelican 1615 Air case. In the following video, Rick walks through his entire travel setup, including: From Apple ... Read more

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This Bill Doesn’t Ban Guns—It Dismantles the Second Amendment Another Way

Published On: 5/4/2025

What if the government didn't need to ban your guns to kill the Second Amendment? That's exactly what's happening in Connecticut right now, where lawmakers are introducing a bill that doesn't outlaw firearms--but could absolutely destroy the gun industry as we know it. The strategy? Open the legal floodgates. In the latest video from Colion ... Read more

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The Famous Witch Trials of Salem: Hysteria and Accusations

Published On: 10/2/2024

In American history, few events are as infamous and haunting as the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This dark chapter unfolded in the small colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts. There a wave of hysteria and paranoia led to the wrongful persecution and execution of innocent people accused of witchcraft. The witch hunts of Salem remain […]

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FN Adds Manual Safety Option to Reflex Pistol Series

Published On: 10/2/2024

FN Adds External Safety to the Reflex Line.

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Tops CUMA Kage Sword Tested

Published On: 10/2/2024

Tops Cuma Kage Sword

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Winter Hacks: How to Stay Warm in the Winter Outdoors & Camp

Published On: 10/2/2024

Staying warm during winter outdoor activities and camping is essential for comfort and safety. Exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and frostbite, posing severe health risks. So you need some solid winter hacks to ensure you always have the tools to survive the frigid cold of winter. Winter Hacks to Survive Winter Wonderland Many […]

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VIDEO: Going Long at the Grey Group Basic Sniper Course

Published On: 10/2/2024

I'm not going to lie. I love going to different precision rifle training programs and venues. While there are online schools and videos that can help you learn the discipline, there is still noting more helpful for the precision shooter than a live, in-person, hands-on instructional course. If you haven't taken one I highly suggest […]

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Athlon Outdoors’ In the Crosshairs: Here Comes GLOCKtober!

Published On: 10/1/2024

It’s time to rock out with your Glock out! That’s right, for this month’s Athlon Outdoors in the Crosshairs, we’re sighting in on the most dominant, sometimes controversial, genre-defining, game-changing platform of all time – the Glock pistol. Ever since the Glock hit the scene in 1982, Gaston Glock’s unique take on the service pistol […]

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Inside Mossad: Israel’s Elite Intelligence Service

Published On: 10/1/2024

The security video shows a market full of fruits and vegetables. A man in a cap with a black bag slung over his shoulder appears to be checking out some limes when suddenly a loud bang echoes through the market. A plume of smoke escapes from under the man’s bag, and small bits of paper […]

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The New Century Arms Sharps MB47

Published On: 10/1/2024

Century Arms Sharps MB47

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Springfield XD Mod.3 OSP: A Refined Package for Modern EDC

Published On: 10/1/2024

It’s been over a couple of decades now since Springfield Armory introduced the XD line of pistols. During that time, there has been a steady evolution of features and enhancements to the original series, along with the introduction of three other branches of the XD family, including the XD-M, XD-E (external hammer) and the XD-M […]

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SIG 1911-XCARRY: A Modern Gov’t Model for Carry Optics EDC

Published On: 10/1/2024

Back in March, we brought you news of SIG’s latest take on the timeless Government Model, the 1911-XFULL. The upgraded 1911 incorporated an optic cut in the slide, brining an elevated 1911 for carry optics. Now SIG has taken that same approach to pistol much more suited for everyday carry–the SIG 1911-XCARRY. SIG 1911-XCARRY Details […]

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Russia’s Newer Underwater Dart Gun - The ADS

Published On: 5/15/2025
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union sought to develop an assault rifle specifically designed for underwater use by its naval special forces, commonly referred to as Soviet frogmen. These operations required specialized tools that would enable effective combat both underwater and on land. The Soviet Union and Russia are among the few nations with this unique requirement.

POTD: Royal Marine Commando with KS-1 at Marine Corps Championships

Published On: 5/15/2025
Welcome to our Photo Of The Day feature here at The Firearm Blog. Each day, we bring you a carefully selected image that captures the essence of firearms culture, training, or action from around the world.

Concealed Carry Corner: Modern Vs Older Carry Guns

Published On: 5/15/2025
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about having multiple carry setups and why you may need more than just your regular everyday carry. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at some of the more interesting carry guns that I still enjoy carrying. They may not be the most modern option, but they are still great firearms in their own way. I read articles constantly about the latest and greatest firearms, but are the older firearms still proficient? Let's take a closer look at modern vs older carry guns.

Headstamp Publishing Announces New Cold War Battle Rifles Book

Published On: 5/15/2025
Headstamp Publishing will publish a new book focused on the classic big-bore battle rifles of the Cold War. Written by Ian McCollum and James Rupley the book will cover all of the major rifles developed and issued during the period, including: the FN FAL, M14, HK G3 and the AR-10 but also some of the less well known Battle Rifles such as the French MAS49/56, Danish LAR, and the Stgw. 57.

SilencerCo’s New SCO Slide For Gen 1-3 Glocks

Published On: 5/15/2025
SilencerCo is back at their pistol work again, this time with something that will hopefully scratch the itch for those who want a Maxim 9 but just can’t find a way to get their hands on one. While this slide won’t convert your Glock into a Maxim 9, the design of the new SCO Slide is heavily inspired by SilencerCo’s integrally suppressed 9mm pistol . The new slide is also going to come pre-cut, ready to direct-mount one optic of your choice from a list of some of the most popular pistol red dots currently available.

Top 10 Guns We’ve Ever Reviewed (Part 1: The Legends)

Published On: 5/15/2025
After 10 years and hundreds of gun reviews, we’re finally doing it — a definitive list of the top 10 guns we’ve ever reviewed on TFBTV. In Part 1 of this three-part series, James covers the five guns that aren’t just fan favorites — they’re legends. These are the firearms that changed the game and left a lasting mark on both TFBTV and the gun world.

TFB Behind the Gun #166: Mike Slack of Engaged Industries

Published On: 5/15/2025
Mike Slack has been hard at work for years developing and designing suppressors. His new company, Engaged Industries , and their first two suppressors, the Operator and Recon , are trying to do their best to revolutionize  as well as educate  the suppressor world. Mike’s two suppressors share a unique design that capitalizes on fluid dynamics and vacuum characteristics to create a lightweight, high-performing, and quiet suppressor that also doesn’t behave like old-school high-backpressure suppressors. Mike has also developed his own quieter “Stealth LoK” QD system , which also has a bunch of other small design features that make it an improvement over a lot of other offerings already on the market. To hear those details and more, tune into this week’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast featuring Mike Slack of Engaged Industries .

A Detailed Look At The Pistollo 77° - The Strangest Looking PCC Ever

Published On: 5/14/2025
The Pistollo 77° is probably one of the weirdest firearms I’ve ever seen. As the designer ran me through the details, I had a hard time realizing what I was looking at. It’s almost as if one lets Artificial Intelligence design a gun, and we all have a laugh that it’s never going to work. But the Pistollо is real, it works and the first production units are about to be released. It would totally fit any country’s Space Force, but unless you’re Czech, you can’t buy it. Not just yet, anyway, but it will eventually be available for the U.S. market.

POTD: Victrix Armaments’ Latest Long-Range Titan - Suppressed .50 BMG

Published On: 5/14/2025
This is TFB’s Photo Of The Day, and today we’re looking at something that hits like a freight train and is built with the kind of precision only Italian craftsmanship can deliver – a .50 BMG sniper rifle from Victrix Armaments.

Wheelgun Wednesday: Starr 1858 - Fast Shooting Cap-And-Ball Firepower

Published On: 5/14/2025
Except for very, very rare exceptions like the Chiappa Rhino, revolvers more or less look the same these days, and function mostly the same as well. There’s a pattern to follow. But in the 1800s, designers were still figuring things out, trying new ideas to make better handguns. One of those was the 1858 revolver from entrepreneur/designer Ebanezer Starr. This was one of the earliest double-action handguns in the world, particularly in the U.S.

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Published On: 5/3/2025
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Ammunition and Trump Tariffs – A Good Time to Buy?

Ammunition and Trump Tariffs – A Good Time to Buy?

Published On: 4/23/2025
The Trump tariffs are unlikely to have much effect on ammunition prices, except for specialty items and imported brands. There is over a two-month window to stock up if you are concerned. Now is a good time to buy.
AAC 5.56 NATO 77 Grain OTM Ammo | Review

AAC 5.56 NATO 77 Grain OTM Ammo | Review

Published On: 4/23/2025
Has PSA''s ammo line AAC conquered the famed 77 grain OTM? We got a fair share to take to the range to find out.
Unlock the Full Potential of Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 Pistol Casings

Unlock the Full Potential of Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 Pistol Casings

Published On: 4/23/2025
Many shooters are still unaware that Shell Shock Technologies NAS³ pistol cases not only outperform traditional brass in every measurable way, but they can also be reloaded for substantial cost savings.
Do You Really Need to Be “Tariff-ied?” The Real Threat to Ammunition Prices!

Do You Really Need to Be “Tariff-ied?” The Real Threat to Ammunition Prices!

Published On: 4/23/2025
There's been a surge of speculation about rising ammunition prices, driven by new U.S. tariffs and concerns about international supply chains...
New Jersey State Gun Range Lieutenant Accused of Selling Stolen Ammo for $475K+

New Jersey State Gun Range Lieutenant Accused of Selling Stolen Ammo for $475K+

Published On: 3/31/2025
The Department of Corrections suspended Morris following the arrest. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison and over $300,000 in fines. His 2024 salary, with overtime, was reportedly $178,000.
Aguila Ammunition Launches 5.56 NATO 55 Grain FMJ in New 30-Round Box and Battle Pack

Aguila Ammunition Launches 5.56 NATO 55 Grain FMJ in New 30-Round Box and Battle Pack

Published On: 3/27/2025
Aguila Ammunition proudly announces the release of its 30-round box of 5.56 x 45MM NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition.
When “Experts” Get It Wrong: The Clegg Murder Case & the Danger of Biased Science

When “Experts” Get It Wrong: The Clegg Murder Case & the Danger of Biased Science

Published On: 3/25/2025
The Clegg Murder Case is study of what happens when the scientific method is abandoned, facts are ignored, and egos get in the way of truth. It''s also a lesson for anyone who values truth, due process, and the importance of evidence over narrative..
Small Pocket Pistols Calibers For Self-Protection 22LR to .32 ACP

Small Pocket Pistols Calibers For Self-Protection 22LR to .32 ACP

Published On: 3/25/2025
...each of these cartridges has distinct advantages and drawbacks that influence their effectiveness for personal defense.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals 30% Ammunition Weight Reduction Can Save Lives & Enhance Military Efficiency

Groundbreaking Study Reveals 30% Ammunition Weight Reduction Can Save Lives & Enhance Military Efficiency

Published On: 3/24/2025
With ammunition accounting for 8 lbs. per troop, a 30 percent reduction (2.4 lbs. per troop) contributes to 16 percent of the total weight savings--potentially saving one troop per engagement.