Front Line Friday #7: Writing SOPs That Actually Stick
The policy looked fine in the meeting. It stopped working by Thursday night.
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Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover
After Beretta Holding acquired nearly 10 percent of Ruger, the two companies have entered an openly hostile fight that will culminate in a shareholder vote this spring The post Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover appeared fir...
Army Testing Shorter, Lighter XM8 Carbine (Revised)
The XM8 ships with a 25-round magazine. Twenty-round mags from the M7 remain compatible. That directly addresses one of the louder complaints in Army Capt. Braden Trent's May 2025 assessment of the M7, which called the 20-round capacity a liability. As TFB covered when the Army type-classifi...
Kingfisher vs. Zero: Shocking Victory Over Iwo Jima
A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operation...
First Look: Echelon COA Pistols
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in som...
DoorDash Driver Fires Back After Shots Shatter Windshield in Road Rage Shooting, Teen Dies at Children’s Hospital
AKRON, OH – A 17-year-old has died after a road rage shooting early Wednesday that police say began when shots were fired into a vehicle carrying a DoorDash driver and his girlfriend. Akron police say the shooting happened just after midnight near the entrance ramp from East Tallmadge Avenu...
When Pistols Are Like Pickles
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...
How to Get an FFL: A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Your Federal Firearms License
Learn how to get an FFL license with this complete step-by-step guide. Covers FFL types, eligibility requirements, ATF Form 7, fees, background checks, and the ATF interview process.
FFL Transfer Fee: How Much Does It Cost?
How much is an FFL transfer fee? Learn the typical costs ($15-$100+), what factors affect pricing, what the fee includes, and tips for finding the most affordable FFL transfer dealers near you.
SHOT 2026: PTR Launch the 9SDM Series — A Modernized Integrally Suppressed MP5
PTR Industries unveiled the 9SDM at SHOT Show 2026 — a modernized integrally suppressed MP5-style 9mm carbine. Learn about the roller-delayed design, three-tax-stamp setup, features, and MSRP.