Virginia's Gun-Industry Watchdog: What FFL Dealers Face Now
Virginia's new FAIR Unit can investigate FFLs and sue them under HB 21. Here is what "reasonable controls" means in practice - and the records that protect a dealer's license.
Posts about "optics"
Should You Use Tactical-Style Optics for Hunting?
Editor’s Note: The author was provided the product for this article by Vortex Optics and Silencer Central, and creates content for both companies. The rifle was provided by Springfield Armory. As a professional photographer in the hunting and shooting industry, I spend over 100 days a year in t...
TFB Weekly Web Deals 206: Deals for September 28th, 2026
Sale Price: $49.49
Q4 2026 FFL Market Forecast: What the Data Says Now
August splits the market in two: adjusted firearms checks up 2.2 percent, NFA checks up 201.6 percent. Here is what the data says about FFL inventory, transfer revenue and the next 90 days.
Q4 for FFL Dealers: A 63-Day Marketing Countdown
ATF says its NFA guidance is weeks away, the 18-to-20 buyer segment is opening, and the revised Form 4473 will not land until after the holidays. Here is the week-by-week plan for the 63 days that decide a dealer's year.
Concealed Carry Corner: Carry Optics Rundown
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at the big difference between having fun with your handguns by upgrading them versus practical upgrades that make a difference. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check...
Classic Colt, Modern Edge: Hands-On With the Optics-Ready Gold Cup Trophy
Colt's Gold Cup Trophy combines a full-size stainless 1911 with an optics-ready slide, 9+1 capacity and classic single-action controls. The post Classic Colt, Modern Edge: Hands-On With the Optics-Ready Gold Cup Trophy appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
The New VESPER Sub-10-Ounce Backcountry Suppressor from TENET
Every ounce carried up a mountain gets weighed against what it buys a hunter in the field, especially if you plan on packing out with a good amount of meat. A suppressor is one of the harder pieces of gear to justify when a rifle already carries optics, a bipod, and a full pack. The […] The...
TFB Review: Midwest Industries Accessories
Midwest Industries is most likely known for its various handguards, most notably its AR-15 and AK handguards. Today, with the massive amount of mission diversity that is necessitated by modern warfare, the ability to reliably mount a significant number of various accessories to a handguard is a g...
2026 Guardian Conference Recap: By the Numbers
84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.