Beat the October Lull: Where Mature Bucks Actually Go

The October lull gets blamed for empty sits across the whitetail woods, but the deer are still moving. They have shifted their patterns, and in most cases, they are circling the same tired stands hunters keep climbing into. The problem lies in where the hunter sits, not in how the deer behave. If...

By James Chen •

The 5 Best Thermal Monoculars for Hunting

Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...

By James Chen •

Zero-Tax NFA: Turn the Suppressor Wait Into a Walk-In Sale

ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval and registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs on October 9, 2026. A five-part growth plan for dealers who want the released demand to walk into their store instead of someone else's.

By Gary Stone •

Real Optical Magic: The EOTech VUDU 4-12×36

I imagine the discussion that lead to the VUDU 4-12×36 in EOTech’s design room looked something like this. Several people sitting around a table staring at two well established optics. The first is a precision scope, perhaps even their own. But I like to imagine it’s a classic, l...

By Keith Finch •

On-Body vs. Off-Body Carry | Pros, Cons and Practical Considerations

One of the debates in the firearms world is on-body vs. off-body concealed carry. Simply choosing to carry a firearm with you everywhere you go already seems like such a complex task, and then you have to consider how exactly you plan to carry your firearm. Most likely, you’ll also hav...

By Grace Torrence •

POTD: SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY

Some pistols get a new set of sights and call it an upgrade. Others get the full treatment. The SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY  belongs firmly in the second category. Unveiled at SIG NEXT, it brings together two names that need little introduction in the handgun world: SIG Sauer and Agency Arms. Th...

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: 8 ⅜ Inch Barreled Taurus Raging Hunter 350 Legend

Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. Today’s installment is a new product announcement: Taurus has added a shorter 8 3/8" barrel to its 350 Legend Raging Hunter that joins the 10-inch and 14-inch versions already in the line. TFB covered the 350 Legend Raging Hunter in anoth...

By Eric B •

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC Wins Spanish National Police Contract

Springfield Armory's Echelon 4.0FC has been selected as the new duty pistol for Spain's National Police after beating international competition in demanding accuracy, durability, and environmental testing. Here's what earned the 9mm handgun the contract and why it matters to American gun owners.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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