To me, there’s nothing quite as sad as a well-made machine not being used in the role for which it was created. Life’s too short for Corvettes that only sit in climate-controlled garages, beautiful timepieces that won’t ever be strapped to a wrist, or “safe queen” 1911’s that never se...
Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the law...
The Strike Industries Single-Side Folding Adapter with Stabilizer or Stock for the CZ Scorpion EVO3 and 3 Plus appears to be a well-considered option for shooters seeking improved control without sacrificing the platform's compactness. On paper, it pairs a streamlined profi...
The M1 Abrams was conceived with a singular, unyielding purpose: the total destruction of enemy armored formations. Over the last four decades, it has become the absolute pinnacle of tank warfare made manifest. Its sheer battlefield dominance has not only won conflicts, but forced militaries acro...
As I write this, Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 has ended. My feet, throat, and body are sore, but I had an absolute blast. From the beautiful Brush Creek Ranch, we had the opportunity to not only shoot a variety of new guns but to speak with the guys behind the scenes who make our favorite [...
Dead Air Silencers is here in Houston for NRAAM 2026 with a new titanium suppressor, the Nomad Ti OTB. Continuing to build upon the proven Nomad Ti line of suppressors, the OTB minimizes overall length with an over-the-barrel design. Perfect for reducing the length of a suppressed hunting rifle, ...
At NRAAM 2026 in Houston, Texas, Hop stopped by to speak to Caleb Giddings about the brand new Taurus RPC pistol: Taurus’ latest entry into the pistol-caliber carbine market. Designed to offer a compact, affordable, and suppressor-ready platform, the RPC is entering the market at a time whe...
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Last week, I participated in a practical rifle match and was shocked at the percentage of guns with suppressors. A...
When I was a kid growing up around marshes in the northeast, I used to pick up empty shotgun shells whenever I found them in the weeds, left there in duck season. 12 gauge was the norm, with the occasional 10 gauge hull spotted. I never found 20 gauge shells back then, but I did find my fair shar...
I’ve always been drawn to compact firearms. There’s something about the balance of size, weight, and capability that makes them not only practical, but genuinely enjoyable to train with. They occupy that space between a daily carry pistol and a full-size rifle, that compact yet capable footpr...