DVD2026: First Look at the FN ARKA

Back in June FN launched their new ARKA platform , their next generation replacement for the SCAR. Earlier this week, at the UK’s DVD 2026 defense expo at Millbrook, TFB got a chance to take a closer look at FN’s new ARKA.

By Matthew Moss •

FFL Transfers: Turning a Fee Into a Customer Pipeline

Transfers look like a $25-$50 paperwork fee. They are the highest-intent buyer your shop sees all week - and the cheapest customer-acquisition channel you own, if the four touchpoints between arrival and pickup are handled right.

By Gary Stone •

Tinker and Upgrade With Purpose

Every time I see ‘insert gun name’ Nation post come across my feed, I’m almost always mentally breaking down the build in my mind, passing silent judgment. Who am I to judge? I’m nobody, but that doesn’t stop me from doing it. Every time I see a handgun with one of those rubber grip sle...

By Travis Pike •

Concealed Carry Corner: Having Fun Vs Being Realistic

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at how bag guns are losing their popularity and why that's the case. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check that article. This week, I think it's important ...

By Matt E •

DVD2026: Colt Canada Unveils New C25 to UK and Europe

Colt Canada, part of the Colt CZ Group, unveiled the new C25 rifle at DVD 2026, the UK's biennial defense industry exhibition. This is the first time the new C25 has been displayed outside of North America, following its announced adoption by the Canadian Armed Forces. Colt Canada are positi...

By Matthew Moss •

Bear & Son Cutlery Debuts Carbon Steel & Piranha 2-Blade Folding Knives

Bear & Son Cutlery has introduced their new Carbon Steel 2-Blade Folding Knife as well as the 4” Locking Piranha 2-Blade for hunters this fall. If anyone is searching for a knife to do field-dressing, quartering, or general field work this fall, both of these knives that we are about to cov...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Combat Index: Dots, Irons or Point Shooting?

The world of defensive-style shooting has long been filled with controversy and differences of opinion. One point we might all agree on is that the road to success involves putting decisive hits on an adversary in the shortest possible time. But how we achieve this has been open to debate for yea...

By Mike Boyle •
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