PRS shooters demand a lot out of their gear and a lot of the time that gear is extremely specialized. With that in mind, a new company, XOF Industries, is excited to announce the launch of not only their company but also their first product specifically designed for precision rifle shooters – the XOF E.R.R. or Extended Rifle Rail. This long section of aluminum Arca-Swiss compatible rail is designed to fit virtually any flat-bottomed tactical and hunting rifle stocks.

Ammunition subscription services were a popular way for a lot of customers to order ammunition regularly so they could either keep shooting regularly or simply stock up over time with the various monthly subscription tiers. However, with an increasing amount of people looking for alternative stores of wealth that aren’t either purely intangible or easily sold, AmmoSquared has decided to make the pivot from a subscription-based business model, to a bank account based business model using ammunition as the storage model for wealth.

Back in September of 2022, the mad scientists at MDT built a bolt action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester that had a six-foot long barrel made by screwing together two barrels. As you can imagine, that’s not an easy task because you have to make sure that the lands and grooves of the two barrels align and form one continuous rifling in the bore. Not easy, but apparently not impossible. They then cut that barrel in one-inch increments firing rounds after cutting every section and recording the ballistic data. The goal was to find out the influence of the barrel length on the muzzle velocity. Well, MDT has recently  repeated the same experiment except now with a rimfire rifle chambered in .22LR and fitted with an almost four-foot barrel (46.5″) made by joining two 26″ barrels. Let’s take a look at the results of this experiment.

With a staggering $22 million in sales, Rock Island Auction Company’s Premier May Auction showcased an impressive array of collector firearms, military artifacts, accessories, and artwork that left enthusiasts and history buffs in awe. From the revered Beaumont-Adams revolver once surrendered by Confederate President Jefferson Davis to Zane Grey’s cherished Winchester Model 1895 rifle,  the list of notable pieces that stole the spotlight during this three-day auction extravaganza is pretty extensive and Rock Island Auction is excited to share the news, so I’ll let them do that in the press release below.

Taurus has just announced an essential safety notification regarding certain GX4 pistols that were assembled and sold exclusively within the United States. Taurus has recently discovered that under specific circumstances, these pistols may discharge when accidentally dropped. Taurus urges all GX4 owners to take this matter seriously and follow the instructions provided to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Any and all information regarding this safety recall including the steps necessary to check to see if your firearm is affected, and then how to proceed if it is, are available in the press release below.

Social media is the face of the modern corporation. Businesses use it to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and ultimately generate revenue. In an effort to set themselves apart and resonate with their target audiences, companies have been hiring clever, quick-witted, and modish social media managers, often marketers hired as independent contractors. The absolutely brutal and anonymous Wendy’s social media persona stands out as a great example:

Both of of my professions revolve around life in the digital world – a place we can communicate, transact, and express ourselves at face-melting speeds. And just like the real world, our virtual lives are both blessed or cursed depending on the prevailing winds. When it comes to firearms, gun owners have pulled together using social media while simultaneously being ostracized by social media companies for representing one side of a polarizing social/political debate. One of the most satisfying aspects of TFB is being able to rise above unproductive partisan discourse in favor of fact-based news, editorials, and reviews that don’t rely on emotional triggers for gaining readers and viewers. However, we are unable to avoid social media altogether because, obviously, we are social media.

If you are like me and your gun fund is currently overflowing with liquidity, the current RIA Premier Firearms Auction has an opportunity for you. Up for sale are some rare classic firearms that are beautifully customized and museum ready. The auction starts today and lasts through the weekend. Details can be found below.

Guns.com is a well-known online firearms retailer that provides an extensive selection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories for gun enthusiasts and collectors. Established in 2011, Guns.com has quickly become a popular destination for gun owners and enthusiasts looking for all sorts of firearms including rare or even discontinued items. However, what really sets Guns.com apart is that the company basically gives you access to not just their warehouse inventory, but the entire inventory of their outlet gun shops. What’s more, is that Guns.com also certifies used guns so that you don’t have to worry about buying a mystery meat secondhand gun off of an auction site only to find out you’ve been sold a lemon. Guns.com and our guest today, Mr. Alex Reville are dedicated to providing a reliable and secure platform for firearm sales while promoting more local businesses like small gun shops and pawn shops rather than big box stores and distributors. Today Alex explains to us how Guns.com works, and how you might even be able to sell some of your own guns on there too if you’re looking to exchange some of your inventory for cash! Please welcome Alex from Guns.com to the show!

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we got some time behind Silencer Central’s Banish 45 pistol caliber suppressor. Today we drop back into our Spotlight Series with a look at Dead Air Silencers. Almost every suppressor owner I know owns at least one of their cans and I have yet to find a Dead Air model that is not worth owning. Yes, I see you Sandman K owners back there, we’ll get to you shortly.

5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is excited to announce the annual 5.11 Days celebration. This year’s event will take place from Tuesday, May 9 to Tuesday, May 16, 2023, and will coincide with the company’s 20th anniversary and two decades of relentless innovation.  Join us in honoring the men and women who serve our communities by taking advantage of our biggest event of the year. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate two decades of relentless innovation with 5.11 Tactical and shop the latest gear designed to help you be ready for anything. Whether you’re in law enforcement, firefighting, first responder and medical services, military communities, or simply a fan of quality gear, this event is for you. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the 5.11 difference in style and function!

Hot on the heels of FN America’s announcement that they will be opening a new, second facility at Liberty, South Carolina, the company has now announced their plans to expand their current site at Columbia. FN America will invest $18 million in the Columbia site to add 40,000 square feet to the site. The expansion will also see an extra 100 jobs added at the facility that already employs more than 600 people.

Let’s face it, magazines are a hot-button issue for a number of reasons, and not all of them have to do with the legality or even their capacity. A lot of times magazines can become infamous or famous simply because of their availability, or lack thereof. One notable example is the current availability of FN FAL magazines. 12-15 years ago you could find them on nearly every firearm, gear, or gun classified ad for pretty cheap, probably along with a bunch of ammunition the guy bought with the gun. These days FAL magazines are quite expensive for surplus models and a lot of them are probably banged up and close to the end of their life if not past it. This is why I’m happy to see another competitor in the magazine retailer market – The Mag Shack. The Mag Shack stocks and sells thousands of OEM factory and aftermarket magazines for virtually every type of gun currently being produced, as well as firearms that are no longer produced or are very niche in nature.

A January 2023 report from CNBC claims that gun companies are experiencing a decline in demand for firearms. According to the report, in 2022, gun sales dropped by 11% compared to the previous year. Publicly-traded gun companies like Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Company, have reported a decline in sales and revenue for several quarters in a row. For example, Smith & Wesson’s net sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $131.6 million, down from $174 million in the same period the previous year. Meanwhile, Sturm, Ruger & Company’s net sales for the same period fell by 16.4% to $110.8 million.

FN America, the US subsidiary of Belgium’s FN Herstal, has been in operation for more than four decades. Its current guise is the result of a merger of the two separate prior iterations, FN Manufacturing and FNH USA. Beyond the Belgian and American operations, the company maintains a UK branch as well. Today, FN America is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and their manufacturing facility near Columbia, South Carolina primarily handles military arms, such as the M249 SAW and M240 machine guns. Now FN America has announced that they are expanding to a second domestic manufacturing operation. This new plant will be located in Liberty, SC, which is about two hours’ drive northwest of Columbia. This announcement came in the form of the following press release, where you can find some additional details.

How do you build the best AK-47? Just ask the guys who do it every day. Today, James Reeves will take you on an exclusive tour of the Rifle Dynamics AK rifle factory. In this video, you’ll get an up-close look at how these legendary firearms are made, from start to finish. Austin, the shop manager for Rifle Dynamics, will walk you through the entire manufacturing process, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into each and every Rifle Dynamics AK-47 rifle.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we broke out the the lightweight hunting and bolt action Silencer Central Banish Backcountry – a performer. This week we turn the spotlight on SilencerCo – one of the main companies that has put suppressors in the hands of thousands of Americans in the past 15 years. Many of which may not have ever considered owning an NFA regulated item until SilencerCo stepped onto the scene. Let’s take a look.

Hop and Luke are on assignment in Indiana for Primary Arms Range Day 2023 and the NRA Annual Meeting and Expos. Today Luke and Hop check out Primary Arms Range Day to try and find the latest guns and optics from the firearms industry.

Ronnie Barrett stands among legends like John Browning, Eugene Stoner, and John Garand as one of only a handful of Americans to have their rifle adopted by the United States Military.  For over 40 years Barrett Firearms has been and continues to be, the leader in long-range.  At SHOT Show 2023, I was given the opportunity to interview the new owner of Barrett Firearms, Robert Nioa.

A lot of you here on TFB have closely followed various court cases over the years as we’ve reported them to you. In recent memory, there have been lawsuits between optics companies, and firearms manufacturers alike. Recently the TFB Podcast was reached out to by our guest today Mr. Dan Evans who not only reads TFB but has a particular interest in these specific topics – because it’s literally his job. Dan is an attorney who works for an Intellectual Property law firm and today he’s here to help walk us through the intricacies of patents and give us some insight as to how, and why various companies may want to sue one another over any alleged intellectual property violations. If you’ve been following the GWACs v KE Arms Lawsuit or the more recent Glock v Polymer80 case, this is a great episode to get a general understanding of how and why these processes take place.

Our friends at TYRANT CNC have put together a giveaway for a complete P320 Build Kit – all you have to do is supply the fire control unit (FCU). One lucky winner will receive all the parts, optic, holster, and accessories to build a tricked out custom SIG P320 pistol. Click here to enter and for the contest rules and requirements. Good luck!

German optics company Hensoldt have announced they are building a new factory at Oberkochen in southern Germany. Hensoldt plan for the new plant to be self sustaining with power provided by the company’s own renewable sources. The Company hope to move into their new location by 2025. They already have a facility in Oberkochen as well as in nearby Aalen and the new facility will expand the  HENSOLDT Optronics Campus.

Angstadt Arms is probably most well-known now for being one of the few companies to make a roller delayed blowback 9mm PCC that isn’t an MP5. The Angstadt Arms roller delayed MDP-9 is a 9mm pistol or SBR that provides the user with a platform that is both compact and compatible with more affordable and available 9mm Glock magazines. In today’s episode, Rich and I discuss some of the development processes behind the MDP-9, some updates on the development of the integrally suppressed Vanquish 9mm upper, and a new variant chambered in .22LR that should be coming later this year. Please welcome our friend Rich Angstadt of Angstadt Arms back to the show for a much-needed Angstadt update!

Earlier this month Thales Australia announced the completion of construction on a new advanced manufacturing building at Lithgow Arms. The new facility features state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and is intended to foster ‘collaboration across research institutions, SME partners, and key industrial partners to create the soldier systems and small arms of the future’. Thales Australia invested $6.5 million (AUD) in the project with funding also coming from the New South Wales Government via a $1.12 million (AUD) grant from the NSW Regional Job Creation Fund.

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.

One of the highlights each year is Heckler & Koch‘s booth at EnforceTac. It’s easy to underestimate this two-day exhibition and its importance for defense and homeland security. About 8,000 people from about 70 countries come to the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg each year, which may look like a low figure but Enforce Tac is a trade fair for professionals from government agencies with security responsibilities and the armed forces only. Next year the exhibition will grow with one more exhibition hall, and one day extra, and we’re already looking forward to 2024. Heckler & Koch has its natural place here, and their booth is always crowded. In this article we will focus on the HK437 in 7″ and 9″ configurations. We wish we could take even better pictures than these, but you have to fight to even get a short glimpse of these things.

Last year I reviewed the Concamo Ghosthood and some of the components in their Confusion Camouflage System. I was quite satisfied with the quality and performance of their products, and their camoflage which consists of 25 superimposed layers which create a “chaotic illusion”. They claim that the subconscious mind is overwhelmed by the camouflage pattern, and begins to discern natural shapes in it.

TFB is visiting EnforceTac in Nuremberg, Germany, and we stopped by Snigel Design from Sweden for a “live” report. Recently Snigel got an order from the Bundeswehr / German Army to deliver more than 250,000 backpacks of various sizes.

For those who have been keeping track of the GWACS Armory vs. KE Arms lawsuit situation, you’ll be interested to hear that as of the 23rd of February, a majority of the causes of action against KE Arms have been dismissed. This is great news for the folks at KE Arms and by extension customers who want one of the best if not the best monolithic polymer receiver currently available on the firearms market. Below is the full and unedited post made by Russell Phagan via his SinistralRifleman.com Facebook page.

Maxim Defense, a well-known producer of higher-quality firearms, ammo, and suppressors has just unveiled its latest industry partnership, this time, with the folks from the FPC (Firearms Policy Coalition). The FPC is a fairly large Second Amendment public advocacy group that often goes to court to fight back against the encroachment that the ATF against law-abiding gun owners. This particular partnership is right up the alley of Maxim Defense since a lot of their product lineup consists of PCCs and other firearms that might end up as Illegal SBRs almost overnight should the ATF’s most recent pistol brace ruling be passed into law.