Atchisson’s .22 LR Conversion 1979 Patent (Plus a Bug and a Birthday) – Today in Guns
Maxwell G. Atchisson's 22 LR conversion assembly of October 2nd, 1979 was the foundation for virtually all the conversion kits we use today.
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POTD: Bren Ten PROTO-2 – Where 10mm Started
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the pistol that gave us 10mm Auto, caught in its second prototype form. Tom Dornaus and Mike Dixon started kicking this idea around in 1979. They wanted more rounds and more punch than a 1911 or a 357 revolver could hand a cop, and they bro...
Fascinating Failure: The .45 Winchester Magnum
Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people reco...
POTD: The Szép M1 in Hungarian Army Training Operations
The Szép M1 represents modern Hungarian precision rifle design distilled to its tactical essence. Designed around 2008 by Hungarian Army officer Ferenc Szép and produced by Bátori-Épszol Ltd., the rifle features a bullpup layout and rotary bolt locking with three front...
Polish PM-63 RAK Compact Machine Pistol
What we are discussing here today is a rare military and police firearm that dates back to a time when Poland was behind the Iron Curtain. As a result, it was rarely seen in the United States during the Cold War, yet it still managed to earn a level of infamy as it was a Read More The post Polish...
U.S. Moves Most Suppressor Exports From ITAR to Commerce Control
If your suppressor spends its life at American ranges and hunting grounds, nothing changes. Manufacturers, exporters, some professional travelers, and people who attend overseas competitions or demonstrations have more reason to read the fine print.
Montana FWP Lowers Wolf Population Estimate, Proposes New Hunting and Trapping Rules
New Model Cuts Montana’s Wolf Population Estimate Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released its 2025 Annual Wolf Report on Friday alongside proposed regulations for the 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping season. The report introduces a new population and distribution prediction model that ...
America Turns 250 as the Second Amendment Movement Keeps Winning
In 1976, many gun owners believed the Second Amendment was nearly lost. As America turns 250, the movement has delivered Heller, McDonald, Bruen, permitless carry in 29 states, and a Supreme Court showdown over AR-15 bans.
M41A Pulse Rifle: The Ultimate Aliens Gun
Private Dwayne Hicks sat in an expansive classroom alongside the rest of his platoon of newly minted boots. Each Marine had a well-used Pulse Rifle sitting on the table in front of them. The weapons were clean enough to be used as surgical implements and smelled vaguely of CLP. Gunnery Sergeant M...
TFB Weekly Web Deals 187: Deals for Memorial Day
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 187 and Happy Memorial Day! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether ...