Grumman J2F Duck: From Bataan to Antarctica

On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

TFB Weekly Web Deals 201: Deals for August 24th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  201, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C.

US Army Certifies Rifle Squads During Live-Fire Training in Poland

BEMOWO PISKIE TRAINING AREA, Poland — U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment conducted squad tactical exercises and live-fire training from Aug. 4-13, 2026 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, testing their ability to maneuver, communicate and engage targets in day and night...

By Eric G

The Texas Rangers And Their Sidearms

I was watching Lone Wolf McQuade…again…when I got to thinking about the Texas Rangers. Lone Wolf McQuade carried an arsenal, but what did real Texas Rangers carry? I did a quick search, and I learned, well, it’s complicated. So much so that I decided it would be an interesting article. As I...

By Travis Pike

PSA M4A1 Review: Quad Rails, Iron Sights and M4 Nostalgia

The PSA M4A1 brings back the quad rail, fixed front sight and compact handling of the classic military carbine. We put this semi-auto M4 clone through qualification drills and tested it with iron sights out to 200 yards.

By Travis Pike

The Thompson Submachine Gun

Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be ar...

By Peter Suciu
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