FFL License Types Explained: Type 01, 03, 07, and More
Learn about all FFL license types including Type 01 dealer, Type 03 collector, Type 07 manufacturer, and more. Includes fees, privileges, and which license type is right for your needs.
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What Is an FFL Dealer? Everything You Need to Know
Wondering what an FFL dealer is and why you need one? Learn what a Federal Firearms Licensee does, the different types of FFL dealers, their legal obligations, and how to find a trusted dealer near you.
2026 NFA Tax Stamp Changes: What FFLs and Gun Owners Need to Know
As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp has been reduced to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here is what FFLs and gun owners need to know about the change, what stayed the same, and how to stay compliant.
NFA Items Explained: $0 Tax Stamps in 2026 — How Suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs Work
The federal NFA $200 tax stamp dropped to $0 on January 1, 2026 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Learn what NFA items are, how the registration process works, and how to find a Class III dealer.
All the Calibers an AR-15 Can Shoot
A complete guide to all the calibers an AR-15 can shoot, including .223/5.56, .300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, .350 Legend, 9mm PCC, .458 SOCOM, and more.
Airsoft Tactical Gear Review LBV Load Bearing Vest
A complete review of the military surplus LBV Load Bearing Vest for airsoft players. Learn about magazine capacity, comfort, fit, and whether this affordable tactical gear is right for your loadout.
Silencer Saturday #422: Can Silencers Protect From Overpressure Risk?
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday , brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . A recent story by the New York Times examined the issue of possible blast overpressure injuries from firing...
Brewster F2A Buffalo: WWII’s Forgotten Fighter
The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim member...
Front Line Friday #5: Radios, Earpro, and Coordination Gaps
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."
Shadow Systems Acquired by Roe Strategic Capital
Shadow Systems has a new owner: The guy who's been running the company.