Some background—the state of Connecticut banned the sale of pistols with cruciform triggers earlier in 2026, when Governor Ned Lamont signed H.B. 5043 into law. The idea behind this bill is to stop the sale of pistols that can be converted from semi-auto to full-auto with the installation o...
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is the gap between the school safety plan sitting in a binder and the response capability that actually shows up when the call comes in. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this...
Every ounce carried up a mountain gets weighed against what it buys a hunter in the field, especially if you plan on packing out with a good amount of meat. A suppressor is one of the harder pieces of gear to justify when a rifle already carries optics, a bipod, and a full pack. The […] The...
I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...
One of the best firearms museums in the world, the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, WY, has launched a new book shining a light on a part of their incredible collection which rarely gets displayed!
FULDA, GERMANY (18 September 2026) Procurement plays an increasingly strategic role at Mehler Systems, connecting global supplier networks with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to strengthen innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness across the group. In this interview, Andrea...
GLOCK has sued Connecticut. You read that correctly and I am here for it. I am sick of seeing states try and ban a firearm for absurd engineering criteria. GLOCK, Inc. Files Complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut SMYRNA, GA – September 21, 2026 ̵...
The Global War on Terror has been protracted, seeing its reach stretch to every major part of the world. As this global conflict has progressed, so too have tactics and technology, culminating in a new and frightening blend of technology and tactics never before witnessed. Regardless of the advan...
Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Yamil Sued reviews the XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights for the Springfield Echelon. But, how do they perform? Read on to get Sued’s take on them. The sights were provided by the company to Sued for review. I’ve been a big fan of tritium night ...
Back in June FN launched their new ARKA platform , their next generation replacement for the SCAR. Earlier this week, at the UK’s DVD 2026 defense expo at Millbrook, TFB got a chance to take a closer look at FN’s new ARKA.