The Defensive-Only Mindset: Why Survival Beats Justice
The defensive-only mindset prioritizes survival over justice. See how an Akron DoorDash driver demonstrated it in a real DGU — and how to build it yourself.
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TFB Weekly Web Deals 183: Deals for April 27th, 2026
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 183! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new ...
President Trump’s Second Amendment Accomplishments Second Term
Critics say Trump has not done enough for gun owners because the ATF still exists and the NFA and GCA remain law. But presidents cannot repeal statutes by executive order. The better question is what Trump has done with the authority he actually has.
Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin AOS Review
More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grow...
Spanberger Signs Virginia Ghost Gun Ban With No Grandfather Clause
Virginia’s new HB40 ghost gun ban does not just target future builds. It forces privately made firearms into a serialization and recordkeeping scheme and offers no true grandfather clause for existing homemade guns.
Wisconsin FFL Owners: 2026 Compliance & Business Q&A
Wisconsin FFL owners face new compliance pressures in 2026 — from SB1046 dealer permit proposals to ATF inspection changes and crime gun data. Get the Q&A every Wisconsin gun dealer needs to read.
End a Home Invasion Before It Starts
You hear a bump in the night. Your thoughts are racing and you are groggy. What’s going on? Is it a family member? An intruder? Where is your gun and did you forget to lock the door? Are you prepared to fight? These are the last things we want to be thinking about in this scenario, un...
Review: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm
Editor’s Note: The author received a Springfield XD Mod.4 pistol on loan from the company for the purposes of writing this review. I’ve always appreciated the Springfield Armory XD series for what it is: a simple, reliable and accurate 9mm pistol. While the original may have more than two dec...
Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives
It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...
D.C. Tries to Save Its Magazine Ban as Benson Sends Shockwaves Beyond the District
After Benson struck down D.C.’s magazine ban, the District sought rehearing while New Jersey tried to limit the ruling’s reach. The split could push the Supreme Court to act.