First Look: 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm

Despite the plethora of well-designed and innovatively engineered modern polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out there, the seemingly timeless design of the model 1911 is as popular as ever. When gun makers like Springfield Armory broke into the category of double-stack magazine versions of the...

By Justin Opinion

TFB Review: Benelli M2-G1 12 Gauge - Is This the Pinnacle of Tactical?

When it comes to tactical or home defense shotguns there is one name that is always seen at the top: Benelli. Whether it is the ergonomics, the reliability, or the near-legendary status that surrounds them, if you want a scattergun that can win a local competition and still effectively moonlight ...

By Adam Scepaniak

I’m Not a Shotgun Guy. Benelli’s New M2-G1 Might Fix That.

Luke McCoy takes an early look at Benelli's new M2-G1 Tactical, a departure from the brand's signature Inertia Driven system in favor of a new Rear Piston Operated gas design. With five configurations starting at $1,949, the 12-gauge impressed on first handling, though McCoy flags the fixed Modif...

By Luke McCoy

Benelli M2-G1 Tactical Shotgun Review

This gas-operated semi-auto, geared toward law enforcement, is a more affordable platform than Benelli’s iconic M4 The post Benelli M2-G1 Tactical Shotgun Review appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow

The Thompson Submachine Gun

Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be ar...

By Peter Suciu

Angled Spade Launches Fulcrum, Fulcrum-Ti, and Lotus Suppressors

The standard Fulcrum is made from Inconel 718. It measures 6.02 inches long and 1.6 inches in diameter, with a listed suppressor-only weight of 14 ounces. Angled Spade rates it for full-automatic fire and says it is optimized for 5.56 NATO while supporting projectiles up to 6mm. The company'...

By Josh C

DOJ Says Lawful Gun Owners Can Carry in Post Offices

The Justice Department says federal law permits lawful firearm carry for self-defense in public post offices and says the USPS gun ban cannot be enforced in those circumstances.

By Jacob Paulsen

POTD: The Royal Bermuda Regiment With H&K L104A2

Over 3,000 miles from home, and still training hard. More than 100 soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment  travelled to the UK in May 2026 for Exercise Active Shield 26, the battalion's annual overseas camp and the focal point of its collective training year. The exercise opened at Lydd...

By Eric B

Ayoob: Is Open-Carry Irresponsible (or the Right Move)?

Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...

By Massad Ayoob
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