Grumman J2F Duck: From Bataan to Antarctica

On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

TFB Weekly Web Deals 201: Deals for August 24th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  201, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C.

Inside the British L85 Bullpup Rifle

The British L85 is one of the more unusual stories in modern military small arms. Conceived during a period when Britain was attempting to develop a new generation of infantry weapons around a domestically designed intermediate cartridge, the project eventually produced the L85 rifle. This advanc...

By Lynndon Schooler

Kings Camo Introduces New Fall 2026 Product Collection

With the arrival of fall 2026, Kings Camo is putting its latest product collections on the market. As a name synonymous with technical camouflage and high performance in the outdoors, the company has designed these new offerings to be more adaptable to whatever environment a hunter or adventurer ...

By Patrik Orcutt

Primary Arms Adds New Compact PLxC Scopes

Primary Arms continues to expand its array of high-end rifle scopes. The latest models are higher-magnification models that still maintain the smaller footprints of the Compact PLXc family. These premium scopes promise a lot of capability in a small package.

By Daniel Y

TFB Review: JMAC Customs Banka Suppressor

Every AK owner who has tried to run a suppressor has bumped into the same three problems: the barrel lacks a shoulder for a conventional mounting index, the gas system produces back pressure that increases cyclic rate and parts wear, effectively decreasing longevity, and that same back pressure d...

By Darwin N.

POTD: The Colt MK47 - 40mm Firepower

Photo Of The Day and we take a look at the Colt MK47 40mm Advanced Grenade Launcher. At 39.6 pounds, the weapon operates as either a standard automatic grenade launcher or with programmable airburst capability, accommodating both in-bore and radio frequency programming for precision ordnance deli...

By Eric B
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