M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage: Artillery on a Stuart Chassis

A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. The M8 Howitzer Motor Ca...

By Richard Johnson

TFB Deals for Independence Day, July 4th 2026

Happy Independence Day! This July 4th, we’re back with even more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re loo...

By Luke C.

TFB Weekly Web Deals 193: Deals for June 29th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  193! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re look...

By Luke C.

GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates

From Ethiopian-returned M1 Carbines to Israeli police-surplus Jericho pistols and classic Smith & Wesson handguns, AIM Surplus showcased a diverse collection of military and law enforcement firearms at GunCon 2026. The post GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates appeared first on The Truth About G...

By Tim Stetzer

TFB Weekly Web Deals 192: Deals for June 22nd, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 192! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking fo...

By Luke C.

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver — The Big-Tailed Beast

In 1937, the Curtiss SBC Helldiver entered service, but even at that point, the carrier-based two-seat scout/dive bomber was on the verge of being obsolete. Interestingly, it was also the second aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright to earn the designation “Helldiver” after the United States Ma...

By Peter Suciu

The Zastava M70 – A Surplus Shooter

The Zastava M70 might be one of the best surplus handgun bargains still available. This Yugoslavian-made .32 ACP combines Tokarev-inspired styling, soft recoil, and old-school steel construction into an affordable military surplus pistol that's both collectible and surprisingly enjoyable to shoot...

By Travis Pike

Get Behind the ShieldBox, Each and Every Month

Some monthly subscription boxes deliver novelties and surplus fluff, and most likely, they get a quick look over and are never touched again. Well, the ShieldBox follows a different philosophy. This box, which is delivered every month to your doorstep, contains law enforcement and tactical gear t...

By Michael D'Angona

Taking the M1A Loaded Precision Out to 500 Yards

The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replac...

By Beyond Seclusion
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