Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob

You Should Be Stocking Up Right Now

Ammo prices have steadily declined in the last couple of years. Guns are available, often with rebates and add-ons to increase their value. The COVID scare is over, and the “second Trump slump” has hit. Is ammo as cheap as it was in 2018? No, but neither is anything else. However, it ...

By Travis Pike

Off-Grid Comms: Going Stealth with the Starlink Mini

Reliable communication used to be the first thing you lost the moment you stepped away from the grid. Once your cell signal faded, you were effectively on your own. Starlink, and now the Starlink Mini, have changed that reality in a way that is nothing short of game-changing. In a compact, packab...

By Scott Conditt

Built for Spec Ops: Vortex AMG 1-10X LPVO

Maximizing accuracy and performance seems to be a white whale we all chase. We want the shortest package with a minimal footprint to reach out to 500 and beyond with ease. But we still want to run the rifle fast at closer targets. For this scenario, the low power variable optic (LPVO) h...

By Michael Mills

Small Business Spotlight: Miami Gun Room

Welcome back to TFB's Small Business Spotlight ! In this series, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today we have a retail gun shop out of Miami, Florida: Miami Gun Room.

By Josh C

The Best Trout Baits for Every Situation: Get More Bites with these Baits

Why Bait Choice Matters More Than Gear I’ve caught more trout on my cheap $50 combo than I have on my expensive $200+ combos because the gear doesn’t make the angler. Understanding what the fish want in that moment matters most. That’s why knowing what the best bait for trout is in every si...

By Wes Littlefield

Cole-TAC's New Revolution Bag Rest

Cole-TAC ever-expanding line of shooting rest bags now includes a new model. The Revolution Bag  is a streamlined design with a curved surface perfect for use on fence posts and other common stage props. It is also 100% made in America.

By Daniel Y

ZeroTech Optics Launches Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO in Black and FDE

Nashville, TN — March 9, 2026, ZeroTech Optics is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Vengeance lineup—the Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO. Designed for shooters who demand rapid close-range capability and confident precision at distance, this versatile optic is now available in bo...

By Eric G

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...

By Richard Johnson
« Newer Posts Older Posts »