The Place For Mini Thermals

The mini thermal market is an interesting one. Who hasn’t seen a thermal on a pistol and thought, oh hey, that’s neat. Of course, they mount to rifles and give you a mini thermal reflex sight. It seems great, but then you start using one, and it’s odd. If you’ve ever trained with a red [&...

By Travis Pike

TFB Behind the Gun #232: FAST Auto Rifle Division ft. Russell Phagan

Russell Phagan has never met a shooting sport rule he didn't want to push. From building out the   Brutality match series  with InRangeTV, to founding   FAST (Firearms Action Shooting Trials)  as its own standalone series, to his day job as VP at KE Arms, he's spent ...

By Luke C.

Colt’s EPR II 5.56mm Carbine

This year, Colt was one of the exhibiting manufacturers at Rendezvous. They’re originally from New England and they’ve been around for a minute. Maybe you’ve heard of them? Allegedly, they’re famous for their AR-15s and 1911 pistols… [sarcasm alert] This Rendezvous afforded me the oppor...

By P.E. Fitch

How to Shoot Your First USPSA Match

A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills to the next level. A great outlet for this is competitive shooting....

By Grace Torrence

Rockeye Automatic: The Pro-Tech & Daniel Defense Collab

TFB has covered numerous knife and firearms manufacturer collaborations throughout 2026, and it’s now time for Daniel Defense. The Pro-Tech x Daniel Defense knife brings a full-size automatic built for users who want speed and durability in a single carry knife. The Rockeye features a 3.38-...

By Eric B

The Rimfire Report: A Closer Look at Wolf Match Target 22LR

There is a certain level of quality that I think we all expect when we see the term “Match” attached to a product. Whether that be a component, the whole gun, or the ammo, the word Match typically implies that the item in question is made with high precision, tighter tolerances, and m...

By Luke C.

Fudd Friday: Forget 6.5 Creedmoor, These Are Real Hipster Cartridges

I presume the naysayers’ idea was that hipsters are urbanized young adults who reject mainstream culture and like niche equipment to pursue their interests—fixie bikes, old record players, and so on. I think naysayers also believe hipsters don’t have the physique to handle highe...

By Zac K

TFB Review: Vortex Optics Crossfire II Solar 2 MOA Red Dot

We currently live in a renaissance period for optics and especially red dots. Everywhere you turn, someone is making a decent red dot for recreational shooting or duty work. Expensive, quality red dots are easy to come by (you expend a lot of money on a product, it better be good quality). The mo...

By Adam Scepaniak

The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges

Our man in Alaska talks about the 22 ARC, ARs for bears, and what really matters when it comes to cartridge selections for bears The post The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel
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