Smith & Wesson is continuing to expand their new line of Model 1854 lever action rifles with the addition of a new chambering - .45 Colt. The .45 Colt chambered rifle has a 9+1 capacity removable tube magazine, a large lever look, a Picatinny optic rail, a threaded 19 ¼-inch barrel and a choice of stocks and finishes.

During the GunCon 2024 event at Brownells in Iowa, I stopped by the Align Tactical booth. They’ve been on a quest to provide pistol thumb rests across a varied selection of self-defense and competition models. Align Tactical’s newest addition is the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Thumb Rest, however, they had already released thumb rests for Glock Gen 3, 4 and 5, SIG P320, Heckler & Koch VP9, and Canik Rival and Mete series pistols.

At this year’s GunCon 2024 event at Brownell’s, Stuff & Things Inc. (also affectionately referred to as STInc USA) showed off their brand new STizon Kit, which is their take on the Russian PP-19 Bizon AK variant. The Russian Bizon was originally chambered for the 9x18mm Makarov cartridge and features a helical magazine that runs horizontally under the barrel assembly, allowing for more capacity and a shorter vertical profile. Stuff and Things have already had their pre-order option available, but their new STizon Kit will be shipping soon. Let’s see how the design has progressed.

Walther Arms has just launched a new line of their PDP pistol, the PDP Pro-E, in both full-size and compact versions. They also recently announced their new addition to the Match series, the Walther PDP Steel Match pistol with a steel frame. The Pro-E series is geared as a duty pistol, while the Steel Match is billed as being a blend of a duty pistol with a race gun. Let’s take a look.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 95! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new or used guns, ammo to add to your reserves, or specific accessories like flashlights, range bags, optics, bipods, and magazines, each week we’ll have new sets of deals that might fulfill one of those needs and save you a few dollars.

The MidwayUSA Foundation continues to pump money back into the shooting world, with the announcement of $2.3 million in grants for range improvement in the U.S.

Want a weapon-mounted light, but you’re packing a sub-compact pistol? Streamlight sees your need, and from the darkness offers you their new TLR-7X sub.

What if you want a Derringer-style pistol… with lots of hitting power… and you want to be able to actually hit what you’re aiming at? If you were designing a pistol like that, you might end up with something like the Bond Arms Rowdy XL.

Today’s guest is one of my good friends and a longtime friend of TFBTV from way back in the Alex C days of the channel. We’re of course talking about Calvin Truong aka Phúc Long or Firepower United on his YouTube channel. While most of what Calvin does is mostly or entirely satirical, Cavin is in reality a very impressive and accomplished shooter not just here in the US but internationally as well. Calvin and I have participated together in Finnish Brutality in the past and today he’s here to talk about his experiences at Lynx Brutality 2024 in Slovenia. While the tales that Calvin has for us today are hilarious, they’re also cautionary tales for anyone who is interested in attending these types of events. So have a seat, buckle up, and knock back a drink or two as Calvin and I catch up over Lynx Brutality 2024.

Suppressors are hot in the U.S. shooting market right now, and that means a renewed interest in subsonic ammunition—if your bullets aren’t breaking the sound barrier, it’s a lot easier to stay stealthy. And for that reason, the rimfireologists at Volquartson have brought the Firefly bolt back into production.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is all about learning to shoot straight, right? Well, this year’s CMP National Matches at Camp Perry are going to be a bit different, with beach parties and movie nights thrown into the mix, once the range time is over.

The firearms industry is always chasing the Next Big Trend, and right now, the trend in the hunting rifle world is to chase weight loss. We’ve seen lots of ultralight bolt-action rifles built for expeditions high into the mountains. Now, we have the new ADM UIC-10A Carbon Hunter as another take on the formula, with an AR-10 action mated to an ultralight carbon fiber-wrapped barrel.

Taurus might be best known for its pistols, but it’s putting lots of effort into its rifle lineup as well these days. Case in point: They’re now selling their first bolt-action rifle in the U.S. market, the all-new Taurus Expedition.

Headed to the range? Or to the duck blind or the deer stand? The new Field and Range gun cases from Federal Ammunition will keep your rifle or shotgun safe and protected while you’re on your way.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police might not actually use horses that often, but they do keep a few around for ceremonial purposes (and also stomping the odd protester here and there). Another tradition the Mounties keep around is the Connaught Cup—and they’ve got a new winner for 2024. Corporal Pascal Boudreau from H Division (Nova Scotia) is the latest winner of the award for top shooter.

Silencers have been the talk of the NFA town for the last couple of months. This is largely due to the massive wait times we saw before seemingly disappearing overnight leaving most of us with much more manageable e-form 4 processing times of about a week or less. This has sent ripples through the suppressor and firearm world leading to a bum-rush on all sorts of muzzle devices and suppressor manufacturers desperately trying to keep up with the increased demand that this rare NFA win has given the gun community. We’ve brought on Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox in the past to talk shop with Pete, but this time we’re bringing on Ryan H with Sielcner Central to talk about what he’s seen behind the scenes when it comes to selling suppressors in this new era. Today we’ll talk about all things silencers, how easy it is now to complete the process, and also talk a bit about Silencer Central’s own line of suppressors in the Banish series.

Once again, we have a story about an ATF regulation being stopped by a judge. The ATF brace ban is now dead thanks to a judge in Texas. Let's dig into the opinion and see what it says.

Firearms owners in Rhode Island need to know that the state's government has just passed new laws about gun storage. The TL/DR is: If you're not using 'em, lock 'em up.

Got a pocket pistol that needs feeding, and you want the most hitting power you can get? While it is unrealistic to ever expect a quarter-bore to turn into a hand cannon, you might be able to improve your pistol's performance with Federal's new .25 ACP load in its Punch lineup.

If the Smith & Wesson Shield, Shield M2.0, and/or Shield Plus is in your EDC (everyday carry) rotation for self-defense, you now have more holster options the way of Galco Gunleather. The Galco Hawkeye IWB (Inside-the-Waistband) Holster has been announced to have more fits now for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, Shield m2.0, and Shield Plus handguns with or without a red dot.

Hard Head Veterans, a veteran-owned and operated helmet manufacturing company, announces the launch of the HHV ATE GEN3 Ballistic Helmet. These updated and modern ballistic helmets are made in Texas and designed by Americans who have experience in law enforcement, military, and other fields that contribute to making a high-quality ballistic-rated helmet. The new ATE GEN3 helmets have taken loads of customer feedback and now include a dial adjustable chin strap, a superior protection profile, and new night vision-compatible shrouds.

Palmetto State Armory’s sub-brand Harrington & Richardson has a pair of new retro pistols for sale. These new models feature an arm brace that mimics the look of the classic CAR-15 stock while still being intended for single-handed use. It is adjustable for the length of pull and has a QD sling cup in the rear of the brace for shooting with sling tension.

Vermont’s state leadership has moved to allow hunting with a suppressor in the state indefinitely, thanks to a law passed at the start of June. Some readers may recall that this is actually the culmination of a process that started quite a while back. In 2021, Vermont’s legislators considered the Hearing Protection Act which proposed suppressors be legalized for hunting. The politicians did eventually legalize hunting with a suppressor in June of 2022, but that law was set to expire after two years.

Jeff Cooper’s legendary Gunsite Academy is still in operation today and still serves students from all walks of life and skill levels. The original ‘American Pistol Institute’ (API) now known as Gunsite Academy offers classes on multiple levels of instruction in handgun, carbine, shotgun, bolt action rifle, and precision rifle disciplines. While Gunsite has had a strong class lineup that’s served students for years, Gunsite CEO Ken Campbell and the crew have decided that it’s finally time to get the upcoming 2025 Gunsite class schedule a bit of a facelift to adapt to all the modern shooting techniques and firearms technology that has been developing, and also give students a fresh set of courses to enjoy that haven’t been around for a while.

Today we’ve brought back Mike aka Bloke On The Range to talk to us about his experiences at Lynx Brutality 2024. As you guys know, I’m a huge fan of these types of firearm competitions and so over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be hearing from several of the competitors who attended this year’s match to get their unique perspectives on this unique competition. Mike as you guys know used to present quite often on TFBTV and typically covers more historical firearms pieces on his own channel. As such, just like at last year’s Finnish Brutality 2023, Mike is bringing the heat in the form of a fresh new historical “LARP” – this time as an Iraqi National Policeman. Please welcome Mike Burns back to the Show!

Garmin’s Xero C1 chronograph is the hottest chrono on the market, but Annex Defense is making it even better. The new rubber protective case adds an additional layer of insurance around these $600 pocket chronographs. Let’s look at the available models.

New options are coming to market for fans of the .32 H&R Magnum. High Desert Cartridge is bringing three new loads to market this year, with two already available for purchase on their website and another listed as coming soon.

Everyone knows that firearms can be dangerous if they are misused, but in the state of New York, leaders are going to make firearms retailers preach that message to their customers.

Our friends at B&T USA have just announced the release of the SPR86 – an integrally suppressed bolt action rifle chambered in 8.6 Blackout. The SPR86 is the older/bigger sibling to the B&T USA SPR300 Pro chambered in 300BLK (one of my remaining grail guns). Upsizing the 300BLK platform, the 8.6BLK SPR86 launches heavier bullets farther with the same level of extreme accuracy. Pricing, details, and additional information can be found in the press release below.

Reports from San Antonio, Texas, say one of the city’s police officers is on “indefinite suspension” after taking firearms home from a so-called “buyback” event. According to a write-up from Emilie Eaton, a writer for the San Antonio Express-News, Officer David Mahula was handed that indefinite suspension on May 9 for breaking the police department’s administrative rules—essentially, he’s been fired, says Eaton.