[SHOT 2026] Aly & Kaufman Introduce AKB-23 LSW

Last year at SHOT Show 2025, I was stoked to run into the guys from Ally & Kaufman who were offering a cool lower receiver kit that pairs with a Brownells BRN-180 18.5" upper receiver to create the ‘SA80 at home’. This set up, the AKB-23 got a lot of attention and had de...

By Matthew Moss

[SHOT 2026] New Rost Martin RM1F and RM1F Tactical Full-Size Pistols

Rost Martin RM1F pistols are polymer-framed striker-fired handguns chambered in 9x19mm. The grips of these pistols feature the company’s signature Responsive Grip Texture and interchangeable backstraps. The magazine release buttons and the slide release levers are ambidextrous. The capacity...

By Hrachya H

[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Introduce US-Made AK - Freedom Fighter

American-made AKs definitely saw a resurgence at this years SHOT Show with strong offerings from companies like Stenzel Industries  and Black Rain Ordnance. Black Rain introduced the Freedom Fighter which they describe as ‘a modern American-made evolution of a proven fighting rifle&rsq...

By Matthew Moss

Julie Golob: Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Review

Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...

By Julie Golob

[SHOT 2026] US Palm Storm Series CAT 4 Rifles Enter AR Market

US Palm  launched their Storm Series CAT 4 rifles at SHOT Show 2026, marking a significant shift for a company built on affordable AK accessories and magazines. The Storm lineup brings two AR-15 models designed to compete directly with established brands like Daniel Defense, with the CAT 4 r...

By Sam.S

TFB Weekly Web Deals 172: Deals for February 9th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 172! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new ...

By Luke C.

M65 Atomic Cannon — America’s Atomic Annie

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...

By Eugene Nielsen

First Round Hit: Best First Pistol

The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...

By Toby M

Fudd Friday: Seven Decades Of The Savage 110

When you ask people what the greatest classic American bolt-action hunting rifle is, you’ll probably hear most people talking about the Remington Model 700 or the Winchester Model 70, with maybe some chatter about Weatherby’s rifles or Springfield-based sporters. But I think the Savag...

By Zac K
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