POTD: Tranter Double Trigger – English Self-Cocker in a Mahogany Case

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a cased engraved Tranter double trigger self-cocking percussion revolver featuring English scroll engraving with lined borders. William Tranter’s distinctive double trigger system allowed either single-action or self-cocking double-actio...

By Sam.S

TFB Behind the Gun #211: The Proving Grounds Returns

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we are joined once again by Matt and Dan from The Proving Grounds. The Proving Grounds is a series of firearms competition events that feature everything from precision long-range rifle shooting out to 700 yards, high-speed carbine eng...

By Luke C.

Army Approves XM8 Carbine & Approves 25 Round Magazines for NGSW

Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.  –   On December 10, 2025, the decision was made to advance the procurement of a carbine variant of the Army’s M7 Rifle, designated the XM8. While not a replacement for the M7, the carbine exemplifies the program’s commitment to rapidly incorporat...

By Eric G

Wheelgun Wednesday: Wadcutter Workups

My local CMP-affiliated shooting club recently announced a full slate of bullseye pistol matches this summer. I have dabbled previously and plan on jumping in with both feet this year to work on my various distinguished pistol ranks. But that means I needed a good target revolver and ammo to go w...

By Daniel Y

Ol’Man Outdoors Debuts 2026 Hub Blind Lineup for Turkey Hunting & More

Ol’Man Outdoors – an industry leader in hunting blinds, stands, and accessories – has announced their 2026 lineup of hub-style ground blinds, engineered for concealment, comfort, and critical visibility. The series features three models: The Buck Shot (OT-802), Carnivore 270 (OT-80...

By Adam Scepaniak

Off-Grid Comms: Going Stealth with the Starlink Mini

Reliable communication used to be the first thing you lost the moment you stepped away from the grid. Once your cell signal faded, you were effectively on your own. Starlink, and now the Starlink Mini, have changed that reality in a way that is nothing short of game-changing. In a compact, packab...

By Scott Conditt

Fate of the “Unsinkable” Japanese Battleship Yamato

During the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Yamato was feared due to its immense size and power. She was the most heavily armed battleship ever built, with nine 18.1-inch (460mm) main guns, the largest ever mounted on a warship. Each shell weighed nearly 1.5 tons and had a range i...

By Peter Suciu

Oshkosh Defense Showcases Integrated Mobility Solutions at AUSA Global Force 2026

HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is exhibiting at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium, March 24–26, highlighting how commercial manufacturing strength, rapid integration, and lifecycle sustainment accelerate the fielding o...

By Eric G

ZeroTech Optics Launches Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO in Black and FDE

Nashville, TN — March 9, 2026, ZeroTech Optics is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Vengeance lineup—the Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO. Designed for shooters who demand rapid close-range capability and confident precision at distance, this versatile optic is now available in bo...

By Eric G
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