TFB Weekly Web Deals 201: Deals for August 24th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  201, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C.

The Thompson Submachine Gun

Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be ar...

By Peter Suciu

AllOutdoor Review: Roka Eyewear’s Lightweight Braker 2.0 Sunglasses

Roka built its name in triathlon and endurance sports, which is not exactly where you’d expect a firearms and outdoor writer to go looking for eyewear. But the company has quietly been building out a real tactical and protective catalog alongside its running and cycling lineup, and I’...

By Luke Cuenco

Soldier Pushes Limits for Hard-Earned Skippy Badge

It was just before midnight as Private Ryan Doyle quietly prepared his gear for the final test to become a fully fledged rifleman. Clouds smothered what little light the stars could provide, so he watched his breath fog in the air through night optics as he waited. “I was more excited than anyt...

By Eric G

TFB Weekly Web Deals 196: Deals for July 20th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  196, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C.

Triumph and Tragedy: The USS Indianapolis

No one on board the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) knew anything about the cargo they were carrying. What they did know was that the veteran cruiser (launched in 1931) made the trip from San Francisco to the island of Tinian in the Marianas in just ten days. The crew was proud of the “Indy”, and fo...

By Tom Laemlein

Brewster F2A Buffalo: WWII’s Forgotten Fighter

The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim member...

By Tom Laemlein