Flying with Guns: Episode 51 – Southwest from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Episode 51 was filmed on April 2, 2026, flying Southwest from New Orleans (MSY) to Las Vegas (LAS). Quick, smooth check-in. No friction. Exactly how it should go. Check-In Walked up to the counter and led with “declaring firearms.” The agent asked about lithium batteries and e-cigaret...

By Luke McCoy

TFB Review: One Shot, Two Devices - Comparing SG Pulse & Pulse Pro

Precision shooting at distance is an unforgiving discipline. Every variable compounds, and it’s easy to blame the wrong one(s). A rifle tilted even two or three degrees from true vertical will cause what shooters call cant error. Bullets don't simply fly sideways; they arc away from yo...

By Eric B

Wheelgun Wednesday: Wadcutter Workups

My local CMP-affiliated shooting club recently announced a full slate of bullseye pistol matches this summer. I have dabbled previously and plan on jumping in with both feet this year to work on my various distinguished pistol ranks. But that means I needed a good target revolver and ammo to go w...

By Daniel Y

Flying with Guns: Episode 50 – Southwest from LAS to MSY

Episode 50 was filmed on March 25, flying Southwest Airlines from Las Vegas back to New Orleans. Like most of the flights in this series, the process was quick, smooth, and exactly what you want when traveling with declared firearms. Check-In at LAS I walked up to the counter, greeted the agent, ...

By Luke McCoy

Seeing Red: Red Dot Drills to Master Your Pistol

Transitioning to a red dot pistol? Master your optic with five proven drills including dot acquisition from the draw, the wall drill, 5-shot dot drill, Mozambique drill, and incremental distance work. Learn to shoot faster and more accurately with a red dot sight.

Testing Hollywood: Michael Mann’s Collateral

Movies and the real-world application of firearms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from Read ...

By Kevin Creighton

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.
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