SK Guns Julius Caesar: Ancient Power in Limited Steel

SK Guns' Conquerors Series just moved into Rome, and the third installment is worth the attention if you're the type who collects firearms as historical documents. The Julius Caesar 1911 takes one of the most transformative military figures in Western history and locks his legacy into a...

By Eric B

First Impressions of Zeiss's New V3 Scope Series

I recently had a great opportunity to try out Zeiss’ new V3 Lineup of Rifle Scopes on a beautiful ranch in Oklahoma. While I had always known about the scopes that Zeiss makes, I honestly think of them as a photo and video lens company first, given my background as a photographer and videog...

By Patrik O

Battle of Britain: Myth vs. Reality

The idealized concept immediately took root and blossomed: the Royal Air Force saved Britain from invasion in 1940. The conventional wisdom holds that Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s legendary “few” handed Nazi Germany its first defeat in World War II and paved the road to eventual victo...

By Barrett Tillman

Book on Roman Republic Has Insights for Today’s Freedom Advocates

Miguel A. Faria Jr.’s The Roman Republic is not light reading, but it is essential reading for Americans who understand that liberty, civic duty, and historical memory are not optional. Ancient Rome’s fall from republican government offers a warning modern America would be foolish to ignore.

By David Codrea

ZEISS Conquest Apia 65: Compact Spotting Scope at $1,499

ZEISS has announced the Conquest Apia 20-50x65, a compact angled spotting scope aimed at hunters and shooters who prioritize portability without giving up optical performance. The scope weighs 47.6 ounces and measures 11.7 inches in length, with a retail price of $1,499.99.

By Eric B

TFB Behind the Gun #211: The Proving Grounds Returns

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we are joined once again by Matt and Dan from The Proving Grounds. The Proving Grounds is a series of firearms competition events that feature everything from precision long-range rifle shooting out to 700 yards, high-speed carbine eng...

By Luke C.