3 Applications of BarrelBlok for Law Enforcement and Military

Learn the three key applications of BarrelBlok for law enforcement and military training: safer academy instruction, safer at-home dry fire for qualification prep, and safer scenario-based training to reduce negligent discharge risk.

By Jacob Paulsen •

Silencer Saturday #421: Should You Change Your NFA Ownership Structure

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Are your NFA items in the right ownership structure? With free tax stamps available, now may be a good time to rea...

By Daniel Y •

Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.

Ollin Snapshot System & Nexus Mounting Ecosystem

As a filmmaker, photographer, and lifelong shooter, I gravitate toward gear that meaningfully enhances the shooting and hunting experience. The firearm and outdoor industries are full of accessories that promise to make life easier in the field, yet only a small number rise above novelty and trul...

By Scott Conditt •

GRITR Stealth Folding Knife Review

In previous instances where we’ve covered GRITR’s products, I was proud to introduce the company as one that successfully caters to the needs of shooters and lovers of the outdoors because those are exactly the kinds of people it employs. This shouldn’t be a surprise, but it’s less common...

By Clayton Walker •

[SHOT 2026] RISE Triggers Rev 535 - Snap-In AR Trigger System

RISE Triggers rolled out something different at SHOT Show 2026 with the Rev 535  trigger, and the standout feature is how it installs. The company built a new Slide-and-Snap system that eliminates the usual trigger pin hassle and gets the whole thing locked in place in under 60 seconds on mi...

By Sam.S •

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler •
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