Late War Assessment of the Sherman Tank

Since World War II, arguments have raged over the abilities of German tanks compared to those of the Western Allies. AFV enthusiasts and armchair generals have debated the merits of the thick armor protection and big gun armament of German armored vehicles versus the less protected and under-gunn...

By Tom Laemlein

Silencer Saturday #449: A One-Of-A-Kind Ruger American

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we have another one of Collin’s Creations. This one is an adaptation of the Ruger American into an SBR f...

By Daniel Y

Remembering 9/11 – In Honor of Flight 93

Never Forget these fine people who were taken from us by evil men. Let’s honor the heroes of Flight 93 who made a fateful decision that they weren’t going to become pawns in a crazed attempt to decapitate our government. They took the enemy on, firsthand. They will always have our res...

By Tactical Fanboy

9/11 Remembered – 25 Years On

It’s been 25 years since the world changed. In a commitment to remember our dead and all of my brothers and sisters who gave their lives to right that wrong over that last quarter of a century, we made a commitment at SSD to commemorate that day every year. Everyone should look back on wher...

By Tactical Fanboy

Where FFL Dealers Win Customers in 2026: Search, Text, Tech

Bing query data for FFL Search shows gun buyers searching in volume and clicking in fractions. Here is how FFL dealers capture that demand: sharper promises in search, compliant text follow-up, and a faster transfer experience.

By Fred Thompson

POTD: The Colt 1878 Sheriff’s Model – No Ejector Needed

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Colt’s big bore double action in its handiest form, built in 1882 and chambered in 44-40. The Model 1878 was Colt’s answer to a market that wanted a double action revolver in a serious caliber. It sold in decent numbers and it w...

By Sam.S

9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0800

0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard. 0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers an...

By Tactical Fanboy
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