Quiet Cans, Polite Prices: Polite Society Ind | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, ⁨@BallisticAviation⁩ talks with Shawn of Polite Society Industries about the company’s line of 3D-printed suppressors. A group of industry veterans founded the Tampa, Florida, company in 2026. Its pitch is simple: the $200 federal tax stamp on suppressors went to $0...

By Luke C. •

Limited Drop: The OZ DOOM XL by Zev x WRMFZY

In 2023, Zev and WRMFZY teamed up to release the original OZ DOOM. Now, this custom OZ9 is back with a longer slide and a distinctive look that’s hard to ignore.

By Rob G •

UK Earmarks £2 Billion for SA80 Replacement

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has fired the starter pistol on Project Grayburn, the program to replace the in-service SA80 / L85A3. The Ministry of Defense posted a notice for an Industry Day for Project Grayburn to get input from industry on what systems, capabilities and manufacturing pack...

By Matthew Moss •

A Rimfire Can Rated for 5.56? LayerX Trace 22 | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, @BallisticAviation talks with Josh of LayerX Suppression about the company’s new rimfire suppressor, the Trace 22. The Trace 22 is 3D printed entirely from titanium and rated well beyond .22 LR. Along with all rimfire calibers, it’s rated for 5.7x28, .22 Magnum, a...

By Luke C. •

P365-AXG EQUINOX: A Compensated Custom Works Carry Pistol

Light and dark collide on the new SIG Sauer P365-AXG EQUINOX. The slide carries the Equinox polished treatment, a finish where bright polished flats meet the dark Nitron surfaces around them, and the contrast continues down to the E-Nickel trigger and controls set against a black AXG grip module....

By Eric B •

A Magnum Suppressor/Brake Combo Under 10 Oz? TENET | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, ⁨@BallisticAviation⁩  stops by TENET Suppressors to see the company’s newest line, the Buckskin series. Co-Founder Mike explains that TENET built its name on lightweight hunting suppressors for long-range and backcountry shooters, and the Buckskin is aimed at a...

By Luke C. •

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. •

Spanish National Police Adopt Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

Springfield Armoury has announced  a major European law enforcement contract win with Spain’s primary police force, the Policía Nacional, selecting the Echelon 4.0FC as their new standard-issue sidearm for uniformed officers. The Policía Nacional consists of over 70,000 o...

By Matthew Moss •

On-Body vs. Off-Body Carry | Pros, Cons and Practical Considerations

One of the debates in the firearms world is on-body vs. off-body concealed carry. Simply choosing to carry a firearm with you everywhere you go already seems like such a complex task, and then you have to consider how exactly you plan to carry your firearm. Most likely, you’ll also hav...

By Grace Torrence •
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