American Bombers in World War II

American bombers in World War II represented the most significant leap in strategic air power the world had ever seen. Between 1941 and 1945, the United States Army Air Force (U.S.A.A.F.) deployed an unprecedented array of bombing aircraft across both European and Pacific theaters. From light att...

By Richard Johnson

TFB Review: Dead Foot Arms Folding AR15 Stocks

Folding stocks on rifles have been both misused and misunderstood for decades. While the AK possesses one of the most iconic folding stocks, the AR15 has long suffered from an inability to yield. Folding the stock has been the unobtanium of the AR world since its conception. No longer, Dead Foot ...

By Toby M

In Case You Missed Them

Major manufacturers such as Glock, Kimber, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory and Taurus introduce new handguns practically every year. These guns get written up in all the major gun publications and are featured in numerous reviews on YouTube, such that they are hard to mis...

By David Freeman

TFB Review: 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 2.0 Backpack - After 3 Years

The security check at the Mogadishu airport is no joke. The capital of Somalia has been a war zone for years, and the airport is often considered the safest place in the entire city, so naturally, the airport's security has a reputation to uphold.

By Vladimir Onokoy

The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Discover the unique story of the Iraqi Tabuk DMR — a 7.62x39mm designated marksman rifle produced at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments, derived from Yugoslav Kalashnikov technology under Saddam Hussein's military buildup.

Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...

By Toby M

POTD: Precision, Transparency, and Questionable Financial Decisions

At first glance, this looks like a watch collector’s flat-lay, but I’m sure TFB readers noticed the magazine first. Lancer Systems’ translucent AR‑15 magazines take center stage here, surrounded by a lineup of high-end timepieces from names like Richard Mille, Tudor, and Rolex...

By Eric B
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