TFB Behind the Gun #232: FAST Auto Rifle Division ft. Russell Phagan

Russell Phagan has never met a shooting sport rule he didn't want to push. From building out the   Brutality match series  with InRangeTV, to founding   FAST (Firearms Action Shooting Trials)  as its own standalone series, to his day job as VP at KE Arms, he's spent ...

By Luke C. •

Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone •

Colt’s EPR II 5.56mm Carbine

This year, Colt was one of the exhibiting manufacturers at Rendezvous. They’re originally from New England and they’ve been around for a minute. Maybe you’ve heard of them? Allegedly, they’re famous for their AR-15s and 1911 pistols… [sarcasm alert] This Rendezvous afforded me the oppor...

By P.E. Fitch •

TFB Review: Colt VMR 3-18x44

After a hiatus of many years, Colt is making optics again. They have already won some Canadian military contracts and shortly thereafter brought out a range of scopes for the consumer market. The VMR 3-18x44  is the intermediate member of that family, and over the last few months I've b...

By Daniel Y •

POTD: Steen Defense MCR Multicaliber Platform Tested

TFB did some testing of Swedish precision at the heart of Stockholm's newest premier shooting center. Scandinavia Sport Shooting Center  sits centrally in Stockholm with dynamic rifle and pistol ranges along with shooting biographs equipped with interactive HD video scenarios, making it...

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Uberti "Frank" 1875 Single-Action Army Outlaw

Most weeks that I show up on Wheelgun Wednesday, I am hauling something actually old off the shelf and telling you about it. Today is a little different. The revolver on my bench got built recently; it is just wearing 1875's clothes. Uberti sent me their "Frank" out of the Outlaws ...

By Sam.S •

California Guts Its 3D Printer Gun Bill — On Purpose

California watered down AB 2047's 3D-printer gun-blocking mandate, but it didn't kill the idea. The post California Guts Its 3D Printer Gun Bill — On Purpose appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

US Suppressor Exports Move From ITAR to EAR in 2026

Suppressor export rules are changing in 2026. Here’s what the move from ITAR to Commerce control means for manufacturers, exporters, and owners. The post US Suppressor Exports Move From ITAR to EAR in 2026 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Luke Cuenco •

Precision Glow Up – Accurizing the M16A4

The listed maximum effective range of the M16A4 (top configuration of the title image) is 600 yards (550 meters) on a point target. The maximum range I’ve engaged a point target (a C-Zone steel plate) with the bottom configuration (which is the same rifle as the top, same barrel, same bolt) wit...

By Keith Finch •

Federal Portal Opens Soon for Citizens Seeking Second Amendment Rights Restoration

The Department of Justice officially launched its online application portal through the Office of the Pardon Attorney, allowing qualifying individuals with non-violent records to formally petition for the restoration of their federal firearm rights. The program resolves decades of administrative ...

By Brandon Curtis •
« Newer Posts Older Posts »