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  • Christensen Arms Releases The Evoke
    by Darwin N. on December 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Christensen Arms has released the Evoke, a rifle we shared with you from SHOT Show 2024 that promises sub-MOA accuracy for a sub-$1,000 price tag. I can really appreciate the spirit of being […]

  • Austria Arms' H&K G95K Clone Build (The German KSK's HK416)
    by James Reeves on December 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Join James Reeves  and Martin from @austriaarms2501  as they showcase a stunning transformation of the HK MR223 into a near-perfect H&K G95K clone, the rifle famously used by Germany’s elite […]

  • From Goryunov’s SG-43 To Kalashnikov’s PK
    by Lynndon Schooler on December 18, 2024 at 1:00 am

    The PK and PKM can be traced back to the Goryunov SG-43 medium machine gun, a testament to the unwavering perseverance of Kalashnikov's design team. Their dedication and hard work in refining the […]

  • POTD: Platypus - The 1911 That Takes Glock Magazines
    by Eric B on December 18, 2024 at 12:30 am

    Apart from an appearance in TFB’s HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP (where else?), the Stealth Arms 1911 Platypus completely went past TFB when it was released. This is an excellent opportunity for TFB’s […]

  • TFB Review: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus PC Carry Comp Pistol
    by Matt E on December 18, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Welcome back to another TFB review. The concealed pistol market has countless options from a wide variety of manufacturers. Smith & Wesson was one of the first major manufacturers to release the […]

  • CMMG Unveils The Br47 DISSENT
    by Darwin N. on December 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Just in time for the 10th anniversary of the Mk47, CMMG has announced the Br47 DISSENT, part of the company’s Br Series of DISSENT rifles that provide more traditional ranch rifle-style ergonomics […]

  • The New LTT A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun
    by Eric B on December 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm

    Langdon Tactical has added the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun to their lineup, and my temptation to add another shotgun to my safe increased yet a bit. The LTT A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun combines […]

  • Bushmaster Announces The Muta II BM556
    by Darwin N. on December 17, 2024 at 3:57 pm

    Bushmaster has released the MUTA II BM556, the next generation of the company’s original direct-thread MUTA suppressor line. A lot has changed since the original release in 2021, so it only makes […]

  • New CMP Rimfire League Announced at Lake Erie Arms
    by Luke C. on December 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Rimfire shooting has always been the go-to starting point for anyone curious about marksmanship. Whether you’re plinking cans in the backyard, working on precision shots at the range, or dipping […]

  • TFB Review: Nocpix VISTA H50 Thermal Monocular
    by Eric B on December 17, 2024 at 1:00 am

    This is a review of the new Nocpix VISTA H50 Thermal Monocular. The Vista series thermal imaging monoculars are engineered for use both day and night, offering users a thermal image even in adverse […]

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  • Active Killer Ambush Tactics for Unarmed Defenders
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   You can prevail against an active killer even if you are unarmed.   One of the most famous cases where unarmed men stopped an active killer was on a train traveling […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump-December 13, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 13, 2024 at 11:57 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Giving Guns as Gifts: Know the Law – The Truth About Guns The holidays are coming […]

  • Cancer Update and 2025 Class Scheduling
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 12, 2024 at 12:20 pm

      I have been receiving several nasty emails every week demanding that I post my 2025 class schedule so that students can register.  As much as I’d love to do so, I can’t.  I don’t have any […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 6, 2024 at 11:35 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I […]

  • Free Books- Part 309
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 5, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Questioning the Effectiveness of the .380 Auto Cartridge
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 3, 2024 at 12:01 pm

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   You folks really like your .380 semi-automatic pistols.  Two of the top 10 most read articles on my site are about the .380.  Every post I’ve written about this […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 29, 2024 at 11:45 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 22, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 22, 2024 at 4:01 pm

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch “To start off, I reiterate that […]

  • Should You Change Your Defensive Ammunition During Colder Weather?
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 21, 2024 at 11:57 am

    Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I occasionally get questions from readers about changing their defensive ammo to better defeat heavier winter clothing in the colder months.   People who consider an […]

  • 20 Rules for Travel Survival
    by Greg Ellifritz on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm

          This is a guest post from Dr. John Giduck.  John is a well known author and trainer who specializes in writing about international symphonic mass terrorist attacks.  John originally […]

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  • New For 2025: Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1
    on December 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Wilson Combat established its Division 77 as a "proving ground for advanced research and development." As a result of this cutting-edge work, the division has released its first product, aptly called […]

  • Rifleman Review: EAA MCP35 PI Ops
    on December 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    The Girsan MCP35 PI Ops High Power clone imported by European American Armory Corp. is one of the most feature-packed handguns we've seen in recent years.

  • Review: ATN X-Sight 5
    on December 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    The ATN X-Sight 5 is a digital riflescope that can be used in any lighting conditions. It operates via a quad-core sensor that captures the image transmitted through the objective lens and then […]

  • Black Friday Sales Trend Down, Gun Sales Still Strong
    on December 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    According to a recent NSSF report, NICS checks performed during this year's Black Friday sales event indicate nearly a 10 percent drop compared to the previous year. November held strong, however, […]

  • Preview: Volquartsen Mark IV Competition Bolt
    on December 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Volquartsen Firearms specializes in rimfire precision and performance, offering both its own complete firearms and enhanced components that customers can use to soup-up other companies’ designs, […]

  • Making The M1 Garand At International Harvester
    on December 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    It took no fewer than 152 separate machining operations to produce a single M1 Garand rifle receiver, and this page from the Spring 1954 issue of International Harvester Today illustrates just how […]

  • Brush-Busters Are Back!
    on December 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Some hunters still need hard-hitting, close-range cartridges, and the recent introductions outlined here validate the existence of several favorite old-timers.

  • The Armed Citizen® Dec. 16, 2024
    on December 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

  • Declining Number Of Guns Detected At TSA Checkpoints
    on December 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stopped 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints in the first nine months of 2024, a decline compared to the same period in 2023.

  • Preview: Warne Shotgun Rib Reflex Mount
    on December 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Warne engineers have devised a clever way to fit popular red-dot optics atop scatterguns without drilled-and-tapped receivers.

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  • Francis Colon Wins $20,000 at 2023 AG Cup!
    by Cal on December 16, 2024 at 2:24 am

    The 2024 AG Cup crowned its champion, and Francis Colon walked away with the $20,000 grand prize after an intense 3-day showdown against the best shooters in the world. With a total of $75,000 in […]

  • Best Long Range Bullet – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on December 14, 2024 at 3:39 am

    What does it take to win at long-range precision rifle matches? It turns out over 80% of the 200 top-ranked shooters rely on just 9 bullets! Could your ammo choice be holding you back? Discover which […]

  • New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum App
    by Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]

  • Best Brass – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]

  • How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm

    These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]

  • 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!
    by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]

  • Best Powder Scale – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    Precision rifle pros don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to weighing powder charges for their match ammo. This article reveals the top choice among pros, plus alternative scales and setups […]

  • Best Reloading Presses & Dies – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    Ever wondered what goes into creating the most accurate match ammo for the nation’s top 200 shooters? In this post, we reveal the reloading presses and dies the PRS elite trust most, sharing […]

  • Best Shooting Bags – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2024 at 10:38 pm

    The evolution of shooting bags has reshaped long-range precision shooting, and the latest pro insights reveal why. From innovative new types of fills for stability to bags tailored for different […]

  • Best Rifle Bipod – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on September 27, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    Ever wondered how pros hit those tiny targets with pinpoint precision? The game has changed, and bipods have become the secret to success. Find out which bipods are topping the charts and why even […]

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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