POTD: Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 – Flintlock Converted to Percussion

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 percussion conversion rifle-musket with buttplate tang and barrel dated 1832. The base gun started life as a flintlock. The 1832 date tells you when Prussia decided to modernize it, pulling the flintlock hardware ...

By Sam.S

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Exigent Circumstance Pack

When the call comes, you go. The FirstSpear EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK™ is a true assault pack engineered for exigent moments, purpose-built for entry teams, breachers, and SWAT operators who need fast access to masks, grenades, and breach tools without slowing the stack. Carry it as a tradition...

By Eric G

Myths About Pepper Spray That Many People Believe

You can find pepper spray nearly everywhere. From self-defense websites to countertop displays at your local department store, this tear-inducing canister is ready to protect if you’re attacked. Or is it? Unfortunately, there’s a lot of mixed information and misinformation concerning this han...

By Michael D'Angona

TFB Review: Meprolight MVO 6-36x56

Meprolight is a name that most shooters have heard of, whether for tritium night sights or reflex sights like the venerable M21. But over the last few years, they have been expanding their product lineup to include magnified optics as well. The newly released MVO 6-36x56 is the highest magnificat...

By Daniel Y

US Army Revises Wear of Chaplain Corps Identification on the ACU and ECWCS

Today the US Army issued guidance for Chaplain Corps uniforms emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force. “A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” – Se...

By Eric G

Concealed Carry Corner: Realities of Carrying Concealed

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the benefits and potential issues of carrying customized pistols. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. A common consensus in the comment section is buying high...

By Matt E

GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates

From Ethiopian-returned M1 Carbines to Israeli police-surplus Jericho pistols and classic Smith & Wesson handguns, AIM Surplus showcased a diverse collection of military and law enforcement firearms at GunCon 2026. The post GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates appeared first on The Truth About G...

By Tim Stetzer

A History Of American Service Rifles

We take a look at some of the lesser-known service rifles that helped shape America’s first 250 years. The post A History Of American Service Rifles appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Josh Wayner
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