Dumb Stuff In Modern Firearms Culture

I’m in the camp that firearm culture is better now than it ever has been. From a gun rights perspective, we’re done compromising. From a training perspective, we have more options than ever with a ton of fantastic instructors. In terms of firearm options, we have more than ever, and cheap gun...

By Travis Pike

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F 9mm COA

One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “CO...

By Adam Scepaniak

The Dumbest Self-Defense Advice On The Internet

I don’t consider myself an expert on anything, except perhaps my ability to separate Legos. Seriously, ask my kids; I’m the best at it. I like to think of myself as a “subject matter enthusiast,” a term someone more clever than I invented. As such, I do a lot of research, take cla...

By Travis Pike