TFB Review: Dead Foot Arms Folding AR15 Stocks

Folding stocks on rifles have been both misused and misunderstood for decades. While the AK possesses one of the most iconic folding stocks, the AR15 has long suffered from an inability to yield. Folding the stock has been the unobtanium of the AR world since its conception. No longer, Dead Foot ...

By Toby M

Review: Silent Steel Micro Streamer Suppressor

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. ...

By Michael Mills

Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Discover the unique story of the Iraqi Tabuk DMR — a 7.62x39mm designated marksman rifle produced at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments, derived from Yugoslav Kalashnikov technology under Saddam Hussein's military buildup.

Grim Workshop’s Firefly Tools Truly Light It Up!

What is arguably the most important aspect of survival-style gear? The answer is that it needs to be in your possession to aid you. In reality, many pieces of gear, no matter their importance or usefulness, often get left behind. The Firefly tools from Grim Workshop don’t have this problem at a...

By Michael D'Angona

Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...

By Toby M

XTech Tactical Takes Over Creature Grips

XTech Tactical, an Arizona company that specializes in injection-molded aftermarket magazine accessories and other related parts, has made its first major acquisition by bringing Creature Grips’ heat-venting rail covers into the fold as the rebranded Thru-Flo™ M-LOK Rail Covers . At j...

By Luke C.

TFB Review: Chisel Machining Shotgun Stocks

The stock is a critical part of any shoulder-fired firearm. The need to stabilize the weapon and create a marriage of user and system is a personal experience; those assessing innovation seek to strengthen that relationship. Chisel Machining  is one such company that has united out-of-the-bo...

By Toby M
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