Fokker D.VIII Fighter: The Deadly Flying Razor

In the summer of 1918, a new fighter ascended in the German Air Combat Forces, or Luftstreitkräfte, boasting a level of performance that would outpace any of Anthony Fokkers’ famous designs. The Fokker E.V parasol monoplane, eventually known as the Fokker D.VIII, demonstrated tremendous combat...

By Tom Laemlein

Marine Corps Pairs Autonomous M240 Turret w/ Expeditionary Air Defense

The calculus driving modern air defense has inverted in the last three years. Adversaries discovered that cheap drones can force defenders to spend six-figure interceptor missiles, and the math stopped working. The Marine Corps' answer is layered: keep electronic warfare as the first filter,...

By Eric B

Colt CZ Group Secures Montenegro Military Contract, Marking CZ BREN 3

Colt CZ Group will supply small arms, ammunition, and accessories to Montenegro's Armed Forces under an intergovernmental defense cooperation agreement between the Czech Republic and Montenegro, the company announced July 24, 2026. The contract marks the first adoption of the CZ BREN 3 rifle...

By TFB Staff

How Long Does It Last? Food Safety After a Power Outage

In the wake of disaster or crisis, food safety is crucial. It’s bad enough to lose power, but contracting a foodborne illness is just adding insult to injury. This is especially true if you don’t have running water, either. The moment power is cut to your fridge and freezer, the inside of tho...

By Jim Cobb

Fudd Friday: The Winchester 71 Is The Best Lever Gun You'll Never Own

When Winchester gutted its product line in 1964, buyers and gun writers were appalled—but they shouldn’t have been. They should have seen it coming, because for decades, Winchester had been making iffy business moves that should have prophesied the future.

By Zac K

Smith & Wesson Adds to M&P15 Line with AXE Pistol & SBR in 300 BLK

Smith & Wesson is a household name for many reasons, but something even gun owners might not realize is that they have a military and law enforcement division that is quite popular. To add to that side of their business, they have recently announced an M&P15 SBR (short-barrelled rifle) in...

By Adam Scepaniak

Remington, Speer, and Federal Drop Summertime Defensive Ammo Rebates

We’re in the middle of summer, it's hot, and yet you’re still carrying your EDC like a champ (good job, pal). But when was the last time you changed out your carry ammo? 5 years ago? Never? This is your sign that you need new hollow-points, and a slew of our favorite companies ha...

By Adam Scepaniak
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