The 20 Best Squirrel Guns for the Treetops

Squirrel hunting rewards the hunter who matches the firearm to the terrain. Shots usually come at close to moderate range, commonly inside 100 yards, in wooded cover where small, fast targets dart from limb to limb. That pushes the choice toward three categories: rifles for precise head shots, sh...

By James Chen •

The Wildest Waterfowl Bands Hunters Have Ever Recovered

A metal leg band carries an eight- or nine-digit sequence that records the bird’s age, sex, and where it was banded. Report one, and you receive a certificate telling you when and where the bird was banded. Since the U.S. government’s program began in 1920, the federal effort has tagg...

By James Chen •

The Federal NFA Paperwork Is Gone. The States Are the Rulebook.

ATF's October 9 guidance ended federal NFA approval and registration nationwide, but it left state law in charge. What FFL dealers must verify before a transfer, where Georgia, Washington, Ohio and Wisconsin still bite, and how customers find a dealer who knows the answer.

By Claire Eason •

TFB Review: ATN ThOR 6 Elite LRF 640 3-24x Thermal Scope

Seeing an animal at night is half the job. Knowing how far away it is decides the shot. The  ATN ThOR 6 Elite LRF 640 3-24x  handles both from one eyepiece. It pairs a 640x512 thermal sensor and 50 mm lens with a laser rangefinder that reads out to 1,000 meters. ATN has also cut its min...

By TFB Staff •

POTD: Korth Mongoose in .44 Magnum

We have a perfect setup for this Photo Of The Day. The partnership between Nighthawk Custom and Korth represents a rare convergence: German precision engineering married to American gunsmithing and sales. Founded in post-war Ratzeburg by locksmith Willi Korth, the company built its reputation on ...

By Eric B •

77-Year-Old Florida Woman Shoots Attacker Outside Veterinary Hospital

A 77-year-old woman volunteering to feed community cats shot a man who attacked her outside a Macclenny veterinary hospital. Deputies say preliminary findings indicate self-defense—a reminder of why armed protection matters at every age.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

DOJ Opposes Broader NFA Court Protection After ATF’s Guidance

DOJ says ATF’s nationwide NFA nonenforcement makes further clarification unnecessary, while opposing court protection for everyone within the plaintiff states. The filing underscores why lasting protection and repeal remain unfinished work.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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