Grumman J2F Duck: From Bataan to Antarctica

On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

How Do I Work My New AR?

Welcome to the big wide world of ARs. This article and the video at top are intended for the new owner of an AR-pattern firearm such as the SAINT series from Springfield Armory. We’ve got a lot of new AR owners in the fold, and we want them to understand how their firearm works. First Read More...

By Travis Pike •

Silencer Saturday #446: Market Trends In A Post-Stamp World

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 . While things are still up in the air with the NFA Court ruling, the market has already changed. People are buying s...

By Daniel Y •

States Want 3D Printers That Won’t Print Gun Parts

New York wants 3D printers that refuse to make gun parts. A developer in Mumbai says he’s already built the software to do it. The post States Want 3D Printers That Won’t Print Gun Parts appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

The Most Bizarre Movies Guns Out There

We’ve all had those moments when we’re presented with a modular gun and the ability to attach whatever we want to it. We get a little crazy and do silly stuff, like mount an SBS to a rifle, or a flamethrower, and according to USA Today, a chainsaw. I know this feeling is universal because [&#...

By Travis Pike •

POTD: Blue Lights, Hard Steel and Rio's Thin Blue Line

TFB’s Photo Of The Day goes in blue and red lights. Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro officers stand at attention in the darkness, berets crisp and squared, radiating exactly the kind of disciplined presence the force projects when it wants the streets to know it is there. ...

By Eric B •
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