TFB Behind the Gun #241: FAST Idaho After Action w/ SinistralRifleman

FAST Idaho is in the books, so I sat back down with Russell Phagan to talk through the weekend at the Parma Rod and Gun Club.  Last time he was on the show , we covered the Auto-Rifle division before it had ever seen a stage. This time it's the after-action version. We dig into why FAST...

By Luke C. •

The 5 Best Thermal Monoculars for Hunting

Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...

By James Chen •

California Put a Microphone at the Gun Counter — and Won

A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed California's 24/7 audio and video recording mandate for FFLs in August, and the en banc petition landed October 13. What Penal Code 26806 requires, why home-based dealers carry the burden, and how customers actually find you.

By Fred Thompson •

Halloween Safety for Gun Owners

Halloween brings more break-ins, drunk drivers, and late-night party violence. Here's how gun owners can stay safe at home, trick-or-treating, and beyond.

By Jacob Paulsen •

Test Your Shooting Skills at FAST Matches | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, Russell Phagan set up a miniature FAST stage at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, so attendees could get a taste of what his Firearms Action Shooting Trials matches throw at competitors. I stopped by the stage to talk with Russell about what he pack...

By Luke C. •
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