Modernizing the Soviet RPD Machine Gun

The Soviet RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova) was a pioneering light machine gun that played a short but vital role in early Soviet weapon development and in adopting new intermediate-caliber weapon systems; it was adopted in 1949 alongside the AK and SKS, which significantly influenced the Cold ...

By Lynndon Schooler •

POTD: Out Past the Fence Line, Nothing Is Hiding Anymore

The darkness is a lie your eyes have been telling you for years. Out past the fence line, the hog trail, the dry wash and the ranch road carry on without you, until a thermal scope shows who has been watching whom. This is TFB's Photo of the Day, showing the new Trijicon REAP-IR-50 LRF . I d...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: Will Trump's Executive Order Make Lead Shot Great Again?

Taking a quick scan through the Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage (see the whole announcement here ), you’ll note that it’s mostly about preserving Americans’ access to the great outdoors for shooting and hunting. In an age where hunters are facing a decline i...

By Zac K •

Cook Your Catch – Swordfish Belly Crudo – Swordfish Recipe

Swordfish are the most commonly eaten species of billfish, with a nice, firm white meat often compared to pork. While most often cooked before consumption, the belly of a swordfish is actually pretty fatty and enjoyable in raw preparations. Something I learned from my time running a sushi restau...

By Eugene L. •

Strider Solutions MultiCam 2-in-1 Balaclava

Introducing the Strider Solutions MultiCam® 2-in-1 Balaclava — NOW IN STOCK. MultiCam® is worn by military personnel around the world, yet finding a quality balaclava that actually matches your camouflage has been surprisingly difficult. So we built one. Designed by a former New Zealand infan...

By Eric G •

Armed Citizen Stops School Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon

An armed citizen stopped the Silver Rail Elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon, after the attacker killed three children and a teacher. The gun-free zone policy had disarmed law-abiding adults. Police arrived minutes later and found the suspect already dead.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

POTD: Marlin Model 1888 “Santa Claus” Rifle – Delivered Just in Time

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a lever gun with the best name on a receiver I’ve seen in a while. This is a factory engraved, special order Marlin Model 1888 in 38-40 with “Santa Claus” inscribed on the left side of the receiver. Factory records show it ...

By Sam.S •
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