M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage: Artillery on a Stuart Chassis

A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. The M8 Howitzer Motor Ca...

By Richard Johnson •

Silent Professionals Set the Conditions for Red Flag Success

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — In the brisk Alaskan air, on a steep hillside overlooking the vast terrain, U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) are preparing for one of the region’s most demanding combat training exercises: Red Flag-Alaska. For d...

By Eric G •

Front Line Friday #22: Female Officer Gear and Fit: The Systemic Gap

The equipment design and procurement failures that produce poor fit for female officers, why body armor, duty belts, and holsters built around a male body type create real safety and performance gaps, and what agencies and officers can do about it.

By Tom R •

AllOutdoor Review – BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Power Station

As a traveling photographer and video creator, I really need reliable portable power.  Between my multi-day camping trips in Maine and my frequent work trips where I often stay in isolated areas, keeping my laptop, camera batteries, phone and everything else charged is crucial for uninterrupted ...

By Patrik Orcutt •

SOG Shadow Spear II Review

In today’s article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the SOG Shadow Spear II. While spears may seem archaic in modern society, they have been reliable hunting tools and personal weapons for thousands of years. Do they still hold a place in contemporary society? The Shadow Spear II reviewed here w...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

DFND: Supporting the Warrior Athlete

For the past decade, DFND, a Berry Compliant performance company has focused on supporting those who protect us. U.S. active-duty military personnel are among the most highly conditioned athletes in the world, but the physical demands placed on them result in high rates of musculoskeletal injurie...

By Eric G •

TFB Deals for Independence Day, July 4th 2026

Happy Independence Day! This July 4th, we’re back with even more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re loo...

By Luke C. •

AI Doesn’t Get Guns

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t good at rendering firearms, and that’s probably not a bad thing, for reasons that will soon be explored. It should also be noted that while AI rendered guns isn’t good yet, it is likely to improve. That might not be a good thing either. First, we need ...

By Peter Suciu •
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