If you have not heard of Smith Enterprise, Inc., it is one of the most respected names in the M14/M1A world. In addition to providing civilian customers with a wide range of popular products for the platform, the company has also played an important role in both developing and providing weapon sy...
How could such a small suppressor make a difference? To really answer that question about the Micro Streamer from Silent Steel, we first need to understand a few things about suppressors. These will include their size, purpose and inner design. We all know that suppressors do a few basic things. ...
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.
At first glance, this looks like a watch collector’s flat-lay, but I’m sure TFB readers noticed the magazine first. Lancer Systems’ translucent AR‑15 magazines take center stage here, surrounded by a lineup of high-end timepieces from names like Richard Mille, Tudor, and Rolex...
With the rise of 6mm ARC, we’ve been asked many questions on what it takes to get started shooting and if the round is perhaps overhyped. To learn more, we reached out to Eric Lee, owner of Sgt of Arms, who is building high-quality, competition-winning ARs, many of which are chambered in 6mm ARC.
Coming out of Vortex's bag of surprises for 2026 is the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP riflescope. This new addition to Vortex's extremely popular budget line of LPVOs boasts a lot of the same features you’ll find on more expensive optics, but won’t come with the typica...
Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across...
Discover how to find FFL near me and FFL dealers near you in 2026. Learn what to look for in a local firearms dealer, how transfer fees work, and why FFLSearch.net is the best tool for finding licensed FFLs in your area.
I’ve spent the last couple of months toying around with Smith & Wesson's odd little folding 22 caliber carbine - the FPC 22. While I’m still a die-hard 10/22 fan, and my 11/22 Takedown is still probably my favorite 22LR plinker, the FPC 22 has started to grow on me over the t...