Appointment-Only FFLs: What Customers Need to Find You

A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.

By Gary Stone •

Reptilia Introduces Q-Sert Versions of TORCH Light Body and SOCKET QD Sling Mount

New mounting options bring two established Reptilia accessories to Q-Sert-equipped handguards. Reptilia announces the launch of the TORCH™ 6V/18650 Q-Sert Light Body and SOCKET™ Q-Sert QD Sling Mount, expanding its accessory lineup with dedicated options for the Q-Sert mounting system. Both p...

By Eric G •

Ultra Compact Tools to Help Make the Escape

The world is an unpredictable place. Although you may think it would never happen to you, you could be abducted and held against your will. Handcuffs, duct tape, and cordage are typically used to control and restrain a person’s movement. However, with the Escape and Evasion Card and Escape ...

By Michael D'Angona •

San Diego County Sues 3D Filament Manufacturer Over "Ghost Guns"

The 3D-printed gunmaking revolution is here and now, with home enthusiasts now able to crank out fully-functioning firearms from their kitchen table. While Glock clones and pistol-caliber carbines  are the most common examples you see, you can find 3D printing plans for stuff as diverse as a...

By Zac K •

POTD: 296 Ducats, 296 Pistols, 500 Years of Beretta

Five centuries ago, a payment of 296 ducats reached Bartolomeo Beretta, and the paperwork has never looked better. On October 3rd, 1526, that transaction became the first documented entry in the history of the world's oldest industrial dynasty, and Beretta has now turned it into a pistol.

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: S&W Model 14 Target Revolver

This week for Wheelgun Wednesday, we are taking a look at the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 14 revolver in .38 Special. These guns have a reputation for accuracy and dependability from the era when bullseye shooting was the most common handgun sport. I picked this one up to put it back on th...

By Daniel Y •

Galco Combat Master 2.0 Now Fits the Glock 21

Galco has added the Glock 21 to the fit list for its Combat Master 2.0, the updated take on the company's long-running pancake-style OWB belt holster. According to Galco's release, the new offering works with or without a carry optic, which is the headline for anyone running a slide-mou...

By TFB Staff •

Ruby Ridge to Adamiak: ATF’s Troubled History With Criminal Informants

ATF’s use of criminal informants has drawn scrutiny for decades. AmmoLand examines Gregory Pruess’s role in Tate Adamiak’s prosecution, conflicting accounts of his cooperation, and documented failures involving informant disclosure and oversight.

By John Crump •

Corporate Gun Control Gets a Reality Check in New Gallup Poll

A new Gallup poll finds most Americans oppose businesses taking public positions on current events. NSSF points to Dick’s Sporting Goods and financial institutions’ reversals as reminders that corporate gun control can alienate customers and cost business.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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