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TFB Review: Noreen Firearms ULR Mini .50 BMG

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 19:00

When Noreen Firearms announced their ULR Mini, I was intrigued. I have always wanted a small .50 BMG firearm however there are few options. So I requested to review Noreen Firearms’ ULR Mini and they kindly lent one out. Let’s take a look at the ULR Mini .50 BMG. .50 BMG @ TFB: Noreen Firearms […]

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POTD: U.S. Paratroopers Engaging The Opposition

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 18:30

Welcome back to another edition of our Photo Of The Day. We’re always on the lookout for the best firearms-related images out there, with the goal to give your eyes something worth watching every day. Today we have pictures of paratroopers. Above you see an AA Paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd […]

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Volquartsen’s New 22 WMR and 17 HMR VF-ORYX Rifles

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:00

Volquartsen Firearms is expanding upon its already extensive list of premium rimfire firearms with the introduction of two new rifles in the VF-ORYX series. Two new offerings in 17 HRM and 22 WMR will now be made available with all of the same premium features offered on the VF-ORYX 22LR versions but will now give […]

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TFB Review: Accufire OMNIS Digital Spotting Scope

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 19:00

If you recall from SHOT 2023, I came across Accufire at Industry Day At The Range aka Range Day. They were set up at the long-range bays and among their optics they were showing off the Omnis digital spotting scope. When I took a good look at it, I realized it was a hidden gem. […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Bold and Brash or Belongs in the Trash?

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 18:00

Welcome everyone to the 184th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this gat a sweet deal or only has […]

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CZ Announces The New Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Chambered in 22LR

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00

About two weeks ago at IWA 2023, CZ came to the show with a brand new firearm perfect for not just the European market, but one that I think would do quite well in the American market! The new CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 is chambered in 22LR and will come complete with a folding […]

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New Girsan MC 14 T with “Tip-Up” Design

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 10:00

European American Amory Corporation is now offering the Girsan MC 14 T. With its “Tip-Up” design there is no slide racking required to load and fire the gun. Offered in .380 ACP with a capacity of 13+1, it’s claimed to be the ideal concealed carry handgun, especially for those who may have difficulty using a […]

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POTD: Austrian Soldiers in Ghana – Steyr AUG

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 18:30

Photo Of The Day: The silhouette of this Steyr AUG almost looks like an airsoft rifle. We’re in Daboya, Ghana, in Africa, and it looks rather hot outside – even without fur. The image portrays an Austrian dog handler, working with Ghanaian soldiers during an objective raid. Below: A member of the Ghana Armed Forces […]

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TFB Armorer’s Bench: Cleaning a Silencer Central Banish 45

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 07:00

Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided it has been a while since we have done a step-by-step article. This one will be pretty straightforward but hopefully, some Banish 45 owners […]

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Tricking Out a Mint, *Unfired* WWII Pistol (Colt 1903)

Sat, 03/25/2023 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves inherits a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol in .32ACP. This pistol is pristine, mint – unfired. This specific 1903 was issued to James’ step-grandfather, who was a brigadier general. James eventually inherited it. It was never handled or shot before James got it, but what’s the fun in […]

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POTD: Patrolling the Gulf of Tadjoura

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 18:30

Photo Of The Day and everyone will get their share of the American Flag in these images. We’re located in the Port of Djibouti, with the  U.S. Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Eleven (MSRON-1. The Gulf of Tadjoura is a body of water located in the Horn of Africa, between the countries of Djibouti and Somalia. It […]

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Friday Night Lights: Steiner Helmet-Mounted Thermal Beacon

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 18:00

Last week on Friday Night Lights, we took a look at how to photograph night vision. I hope that was helpful to you. This week we take a look at an assortment of beacons but we will focus on the Steiner thermal beacon. A little caveat, while these are thermal beacons they do not work […]

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CZ P-10 Pistols – Now With New Lower Pricing

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:00

The CZ P-10 range of pistols should be well-known already, and they’re now being offered with new attractive pricing, from $299 and upwards depending on the model. It’s nice to see some companies working to lower the inflation! Over the years TFB has done several exclusives and reviews of this series of pistols, so if you […]

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NEW Anschutz APR Line of PRS Bolt Action Rifles

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00

Anschutz have introduced a new line of rifles called APR (Anschutz Precision Rifle) that consists of their existing rifle models adapted for Precision Rifle Series shooting disciplines. Particularly, the APR series rifles are built with MDT chassis. The Anschutz APR line currently consists of three Model 1782 centerfire rifles and one Model 1761 rimfire rifle. Anschutz […]

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The Other Israeli CZ-75 Clone: BUL Cherokee History and Review

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about the best handgun he’s ever bought. In episode 1, James bought the $179 BUL Impact, but in this episode, James takes on the Gen 1 BUL Cherokee, an Israeli-made CZ-75 clone. Yes, it was almost 50% more expensive than the BUL Impact, but was the BUL […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Grim Reaper or Looks Cheaper?

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 18:00

Welcome everyone to the 182nd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has […]

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TFB Podcast Roundup 79: Some Podcasts to Cure Your Hangover

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 19:00

Hello and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 79. I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick’s Day weekend, is well rested, and is being highly productive back at work today. I’m sure bright lights and loud noises are probably two of your least favorite things today so I think the best way to recover might […]

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The Most Underrated SMG Ever? The Beretta MX4 Storm

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is looking at one of the most underrated SMGs ever, the Beretta MX4 Storm. Like the more tactical version of the Beretta CX4 Storm, the MX4 is light, short, easy to handle, and features a blistering 950rpm rate of fire. This is a massively underrated and reasonably priced […]

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Friday Night Lights: How To Film and Photograph Night Vision

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 18:00

Thank you for joining us this Friday evening. Here at TFB’s Friday Night Lights we showcase night vision and thermal-related topics. Often they are equipment reviews or articles highlighting certain aspects of night vision or thermal technology. Last week we took a deep dive into the surplus German-built Fero D-51 night vision binoculars. Well, this […]

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SIG SAUER Acquires General Robotics

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 10:00

SIG Sauer have announced that they have acquired General Robotics, an Israel-based technology defense company that develops robots and remote weapon systems. This is part of SIG Sauer’s effort to become a one-stop shop for land systems: weapons, ammunition, optics, research and development and now remote weapon systems. SIG Sauer @ TFB: [SIG Sauer 2023] […]

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