Test Your Shooting Skills at FAST Matches | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, Russell Phagan set up a miniature FAST stage at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, so attendees could get a taste of what his Firearms Action Shooting Trials matches throw at competitors. I stopped by the stage to talk with Russell about what he pack...

By Luke C. •

Shotgun Dot Torture: A 25-Round Training Drill for Shotgun Owners

The classic Dot Torture drill gets a shotgun makeover. This original 25-round buckshot training drill challenges shotgun owners to test their accuracy, target transitions, ready positions, and reloads using ten targets and one box of ammunition.

By Travis Pike •

TacJobs – Quantico Tactical Seeks Program Analyst

Ready to put your analytical skills to work? We’re hiring a Program Analyst to manage supplier quotes and compliance for a major defense contract. If you are a strong problem-solver who loves building vendor relationships, apply now! www.quanticotactical.com/join-the-team/careers/

By Eric G •

Why One Gun Isn’t Enough – And Three May Be

The old line that you should be wary of a person who keeps a single firearm because odds are they know how to run it has reached the status of a proverb. There’s truth in it. The shooter who owns a single firearm and has learned it cold earns respect. But that proverb cuts both […] Th...

By James Chen •

Silencer Saturday #455: Can We Have Captive Piston Ammo Now?

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are looking at an uncommon but clever method of suppressing firearms. Captive piston ammunition suppre...

By Daniel Y •

Smith & Wesson Announces Acquisition of Savage Arms

Savage Arms, one of America’s oldest firearms companies, has been acquired by another of the US’ oldest firearms giants - Smith & Wesson. Formed in 1894 by inventor and businessman Arthur Savage. Previously, Savage was a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor until 2019, when Savag...

By Matthew Moss •

Why the Dutch Oven Still Outcooks Everything in Camp

A Dutch oven is heavy, bulky, and nothing close to new, but it remains the most versatile cookware you can haul into camp. The reason comes down to how it moves heat. Place hot coals underneath the three short legs and more coals on the flat, flanged lid, and the interior heats evenly from both [...

By James Chen •

What Are the Odds?

When a less than 1% possibility becomes a community’s reality. Guest contributor Michael Bellantoni reflects on the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting, the armed citizen who stepped in, and why rare does not mean impossible.

By Michael Bellantoni •
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