TFB Behind the Gun #207: Hot or Not w/ TFB's Doug E

Fellow TFB writer Doug E.  drops in this week on TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast for an unfiltered "Industry Hot or Not" discussion fueled by SHOT Show 2026. We'll break down the top market vibes, like the absolute dominance that suppressors currently have in the Q1 market, ...

By Luke C.

TFB Behind the Gun #206: Ryan Van Aken w/ Frytech

This week, I’d like everyone to welcome Ryan Van Aken from Frytech, the innovative mind behind the Brujeria Buffer Tube and rifle that we’ve covered here on TFB  in the past. Today, we’ll get to hear directly from Ryan as he fills us in on the story beyond the Brujeria rifl...

By Luke C.

TFB Behind the Gun #205: Fast Matches w/ Russell Phagan

Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across...

By Luke C.

TFB Behind the Gun #204: A Fresh SHOT Show Perspective

Have you ever wondered what the SHOT Show is like through fresh eyes? Return guests Kevin and Bryce from The Carry Handle Podcast just made their debut on the show floor, and they’ve got stories to tell. Tune in this week as these SHOT Show virgins unpack their first-time experience, the st...

By Luke C.

Understanding Pistol Red Dot Footprints

DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...

By Cory Ross

Firestarting 101: How to Start a Fire

In today’s article, skilled outdoorsman Wayne van Zwoll teaches us how to start a fire. This basic survival skill was once commonly held by Americans. In the modern world, fewer men and women understand the basics of firestarting. If you spend any time outside of the house, this is a valuable a...

By Wayne van Zwoll
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