Is Ballistol a Good Gun Cleaner?
Ballistol has been trusted for over a century—but does it still hold up? Here’s what it does well, and where it falls short. The post Is Ballistol a Good Gun Cleaner? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
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ATF eForms Users Banned After Simple Security Flaw Is Exploited
ATF eForms users have reportedly been banned after exploiting a vulnerability, as a flood of NFA applications add new strain to the system.
Paradox of the German Tiger II Tank
The Tiger II tank, officially designated as Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B and introduced in 1944, was Germany’s most advanced heavy tank of World War II. Known as the Königstiger (King Tiger) by the Germans and often referred to as the Royal Tiger by Allied forces, it was designed to dominate...
MSBS Grot: Poland's Modular Battle Rifle Coming to the U.S. in 2026
The MSBS Grot is Poland's battle-tested modular military rifle, now ATF-certified for U.S. purchase in 2026. Discover specs, variants, how it compares to the AR-15, and how to buy one through an FFL dealer.
TFB Review - Beretta 1301 C Chisel Stock
The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...
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...
Front Line Friday #7: Writing SOPs That Actually Stick
The policy looked fine in the meeting. It stopped working by Thursday night.
Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover
After Beretta Holding acquired nearly 10 percent of Ruger, the two companies have entered an openly hostile fight that will culminate in a shareholder vote this spring The post Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover appeared fir...
The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
POTD: Short & Lightweight 5.56 NATO Carbine Developed for Police
Steen Defense introduced its long‑requested MCRC (Multicaliber Combat Rifle Compact), a compact 5.56×45mm NATO carbine developed as a reinforcement weapon for users who do not primarily serve in front‑line combat roles. Intended for police and military personnel who need more capa...