The Rimfire Report: ELEY Subsonic 38gr Hollow Point

This week in The Rimfire Report, we’re taking a look at another budget-friendly load from one of the world’s best .22LR ammunition manufacturers, ELEY. The last time we featured ELEY, we tested their remarkably consistent and accurate Target 40-grain round nose load . Fired through ou...

By Luke C.

TFB Review - Beretta 1301 C Chisel Stock

The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...

By Patrik O

Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives

It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...

By Clayton Walker

Review: CORD Pandora PB-3 Red Dot

In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...

By Joe Kurtenbach

The Mesa Tactical Truckee 990 Handguard

Mossberg’s 990 Aftershock has been one of the most popular firearms of 2025 and is swinging into 2026. The 990 Aftershock is a semi-auto 12-gauge, pistol grip only, firearm. Mossberg is also producing a shotgun variant and a short-barreled shotgun variant. It is fair to say the 990 Aftershock i...

By Travis Pike

Reload: Mesa Tactical Sureshell

The current hotness for shotgun side saddles is variations of shotgun cards. Soft-good cards made from elastic and nylon that attach to your shotgun with Velcro—or, excuse me, hook and loop. There are lots and lots of side saddle cards out there, and I’ve used them all. I like them; they work...

By Travis Pike

RSWC: Lauren Liberty & Joes Hamby, Attorneys On Retainer

Lauren Snyder and AOR attorney Joey Hamby join Charlie to discuss Second Amendment activism, self-defense realities, and why every armed citizen must be legally prepared before carrying.

By Charlie Cook