This past weekend, I had the opportunity to head back down to the Academy training center to take a pistol barricade course from legendary trainer Ric Sutton. After the first day of the course, we ended up all going out to the local Mexican restaurant to just have dinner and chat about the course and shooting in general. We started getting into the difference between defensive shooting and offensive self-defense which doesn’t get talked about much in the mainstream gun community. Let’s take a closer look at offensive vs defensive protection.

When we plan a day at the range for leisure or competitive practice, we understandably are going to look like we are packing for a 3-day camping trip. You need to have your eye protection, hearing protection, firearms, ammunition, targets, and those are just the bare necessities. What about tools for maintenance? A speedloader for that stiff magazine? And snacks?! When you think of all the things you might need it becomes a long list that could require multiple bags (raises hand – guilty as charged). Why not spring some money for a better solution? A range bag that carries everything you need including that Snickers bar so you are never hungry. Enter 5.11 Tactical with their Range Ready Trainer Bag in a 50 Liter volume size. We are going to review this range bag to see if it has what it takes to carry all of our range gear. Let’s dive in!

GBRS Group has just announced the official release date for their up-and-coming GBRS Hydra Mount for Aimpoint pattern optics. The GBRS Hydra mount is essentially a Picatinny mounted solution that allows you to mount both a night vision compatible optic and an IR device without needing to adjust your support grip to accommodate for the addition of the laser device. This new item will officially drop on the weekend of July 9th, 2022.

One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is constantly talking with like-minded individuals about carrying concealed. You wouldn’t believe some of the crazy things that get brought up when it comes to carrying a firearm in public. Whether it’s figuring out the perfect gun and holster combination for a situation or just talking about your favorite carry positions, it’s never a bad day talking about guns. When it comes to new people carrying, I’ve had some crazy questions for certain situations but I think they can apply to a wide variety of tough situations. Let’s take a deeper dive into some tips for carrying in tough situations.

Shooting eyewear is an essential part of any shooter’s list of minimum equipment. Bushnell introduced their new lineup of Performance Eyewear last summer and this year they’ve got a whole new lineup for spring and summer 2022 that will keep your eyes both protected and comfortable in the harsh summer light. Like previous offerings of Bushnell Performance eyewear, these new Spring/Summer 2022 offerings are made through a licensing agreement with the Italian sunglasses manufacturer Mirage Occhali.

When looking at capable 308 battle rifles, it’s hard to ignore the M1A line of rifles. The M1A line has had various models throughout the years, but as a whole, has been a real contender in the 308 market for as long as I can remember. Of course, there are newer AR10 variants that offer easier controls and more capacity, but is the M1A still a real contender in the battle rifle market? When I first purchased the firearm from Springfield Armory, that’s exactly the question I set out to answer. Let’s take a closer look at the Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad Rifle.

Every week I sit down and look at the number of topics I have written down for the Concealed Carry Corner articles. One thing that blows me away is seeing the vast differences between people willing to upgrade every aspect of their carry pistol on one end, and on the other people not spending money and continuing to use the same gear they have for years. These are two very different ways to look at carrying a concealed firearm but each attitude has its merits. Whatever side you agree with, it’s always interesting to look at what is considered good enough gear.

Throughout my years of shooting, there’ve been a few things that people purchase a number of times before settling on the product that works best for them. Holsters are typically the item people think about but another shooting product that takes time to find are rifle slings as well. Throughout the years, I have gone through a number of slings and found a number of features I really like and some I dislike when it comes to a good rifle sling. The most recent purchase takes a number of features I like in slings and combined them into one modular unit. Let’s take a closer look at the ANR Design’s New Link Sling.

With summertime hitting the Northeast and Midwest states full force this week, there’s no better time to look at carrying smaller guns. Individuals who live in the great north have lost their security blanket of layered clothing and heavy coats with the rush of hot summer weather. For most, the general trend is to carry the smallest handgun possible in an effort to make carrying more comfortable. There’s no denying that carrying a smaller pistol does make life easier in the hot summer months, but there are also disadvantages to really small carry guns. Let’s take a closer look at why smaller isn’t always better when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm.

The Strike Industries SI Oppressor is one of the most popular products from Strike. While it may look like a simple compensator, the SI Oppressor actually is intended to reduce the concussion of your firearms for both yourself and those around you. The SI Oppressor offers the shooter a simple and effective solution for reducing recoil and redirecting muzzle sound and blast in a manner that makes for a more comfortable shooting experience. If you like the SI Oppressor and are looking for a way to simply transfer it between your various firearms then Strike Industries is happy to announce the introduction of their new Oppressor Universal 3-Lug QD base set. This base set should allow you to quickly swap your SI oppressor between firearms.

Love it or hate it, the Browning BAR Mk3 is still alive and kicking. The fairly simple multi-purpose semi-auto rifle is a popular choice for a lot of hunters and firearms enthusiasts and while it may not be the first BAR from Browning that comes to mind when you hear its name, it is at least more widely available. Infitech has just announced the addition of a new freefloated handguard for the Browning BAR Mk3 DBM rifle that still allows for gas block adjustments, and completely covers most of the barrel giving it a unique look for a 308 rifle. The Infitech Browning BAR Mk3 DBM Freefloated Handguard is available now for pre-order before units start shipping toward the end of the month.

In a collaborative effort between Blue Alpha Belts and Flatline Fiber Co, the highly demanded padded rifle sling from Blue Alpha Belts is here! Available in 5 different color options and with or without QD swivels, the Blue Alpha Padded rifle sling features a streamlined and minimalist design, durable materials, and an affordable price.

Remington has just announced a new partnership and licensing agreement with SA Consumer Products to deliver a new lineup of high-quality safes which will feature the Remington name and branding. These new Remington licensed gun safes will be available for sale nationwide at all of your regular big-box retailers coming this fall and are just the latest addition to Remington’s growing product lineup for 2022.

Most shooters going to the range, tend to look at the weather report before hitting the range. Depending on how bad you have a gun addiction, you may fall into this category as well. For me, I’m like a gun crackhead looking for his fix and I will go to the range whether it’s rain or sunshine. I kept sinking more and more money into firearms because that’s my addiction, but after a few really miserable range sessions in the wind and rain, I started looking for some quality lightweight jackets I can throw on while I shoot. I decided to pick up a few different coats from FirstSpear and after a few months of owning them, I have finally had enough time with both to give a full review to you guys. Let’s take a closer look at the FirstSpear Wind Cheater and Halifax Jackets.

This week on Wheelgun Wednesday, we will dispense some basic tips and dispel some nasty rumors about revolver cleaning and maintenance.  Wheelguns sure are fun to run, but whether it’s that cap and ball smoke wagon, a speedy competition piece, your carry gun, or your high-powered hunting revolver, all must be kept clean and well-lubricated in order to function properly.

Last summer Safariland introduced new Cordura-coated Black Multicam holsters for a limited time and the new holster trim was met with widespread praise (maybe not the price though). Due to popular demand, Safariland Black Multicam holsters will be back to fulfill the wishes of their pining customer base. The 6304RDS and 6354RDS holsters will be the two types of holster available in this trim and will once again be priced right around the $250 mark.

Many of you will be familiar with the online retailer of law enforcement, military, and public safety gear, Botach. They sell everything from knives, ballistic gear, firearms, ammunition, and less lethal personal defense items. Botach was originally founded in the city of Los Angeles over 20 years ago and late in May of 2022, they announced that they had opened up their first retail store in the Las Vegas area that will also be open to the public.

There are plenty of weeks when we talk about the latest gear and training techniques when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm. Typically every week there are discussions about the topics down in the comments below. But what you guys don’t see is we will have random conversations about carry guns in a TFB group chat as well. Whenever someone gets a new carry gun or sees something interesting, we will typically send it to the group chat to have a discussion on a certain firearm. After some conversations, I decided to go through the various firearms most of us at TFB carry on a daily basis. Let’s take a closer look at some of the carry guns of TFB.

Hollywood has at best what I would call a tenuous relationship with the firearms industry. Much of the content that Hollywood puts out is often the inspiration for many potential young gun owners even if it’s not the intent. When I was a child, I distinctly remember wanting to have guns from specific movies like Terminator 2, Heat, and The Way of the Gun, just to name a few. However, despite the popularity of firearms on the silver screen, the attitude within the walls of many production studios and corporate board rooms remains negative towards guns as well as knives. To get an insider’s perspective on this odd dichotomy that resides within Hollywood we’re bringing on TFB Writer John B to talk a little bit about how guns and knives (Johns’s favorite subject) are viewed by people within the film industry. In addition to the main subject, this is also a good opportunity for the rest of you, readers here at TFB, to get to know the personality and background of John. Please welcome John B to the show!

Arisaka Defense has some of the best aftermarket products when it comes to bolting stuff onto your rifles. New for the month of May is their new Dual Side Scout Mount (DSSM-M) and their M-LOK to M-LOK Adapter 40° MMA40 mount. Each of these allows you to customize and open up your rifle to more lighting and switching options so you can have it running just the way you like it.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the 7 most overrated guns. It’s not his list, it’s yours, since you all picked them out yourselves on the TFBTV subreddit @ reddit.com/r/tfbtv
Here are some hints: We’ve got some old favorites, some really good rifles and pistols that are just overpriced, some Dirty Harry guns, some C&R rifles, and some of James favorite pistols made the list too. 🙁

Today on a Whacky and Weird Wheelgun Wednesday, we will be taking a look at magazine-fed revolvers, and “shell elevators” as an overall concept.  Cylinder elevators are essentially rotating cylinders that transfer ammunition from the magazine to the firing position, usually found in two or three-round configurations.

So you want to sell a gun on GunBroker. Are you sure? No, really, are you sure? Are you absolutely sure? Personally, I subscribe to the “no sell, only buy” philosophy of gun ownership. But if you want to sell your gun, and actually get it sold for a reasonable price, read on.

If you’re looking to be discreet on the go, Savior Equipment has you covered with their new Pro Touring Single Rifle cases.  Designed to fool your neighbors into thinking you actually play tennis, these bags discreetly transport everything you need for a quick trip to the range. Savior was kind enough to send over both variants of the Pro Touring for me to test and review.

I’m sure most of you have noticed that the price of just about everything including, guns, ammunition, and gear is only getting more expensive as the year progresses. While the discussion on why that is happening can be had elsewhere, what hope do we gun owners have in updating or replacing our worn or used up gear if prices only continue to climb? One company, Grey Man Tactical is taking a stand against inflation by promising to not raise their prices and instead decided to cut prices on their products.

Angstadt Arms is well known for its high-quality personal defense-oriented firearms. Although most of their guns fetch a high price, Angstadt Arms is often well worth the price of purchase if you’re looking for a “buy once cry once” type of platform and today we’re showcasing a great interview between our Editor in Chief Pete and the man himself – Rich Angstadt. In this episode of TFB Behind The Gun podcast, Pete and Rich talk about the new Angstadt Arms roller delayed blowback PCC, the MDP, and some of the struggles and hurdles they’ve had to overcome to bring it to market since its announcement during SHOT Show 2020. For those curious, the MDP-9 still isn’t quite out yet but quality takes time. Angstadt Arms has released a public announcement regarding the new roller delayed gun on their Facebook page if you’d like more information.

Many discount programs out there focus heavily on law enforcement and military personnel. However, Springfield Armory’s new FIRSTLINE discount program aims to extend its discounted deals to more than just MIL and LE personnel. The new FIRSTLINE program extends these discount benefits to firefighting, medical, judicial, and select aviation personnel specifically in regards to some of their most popular firearms families currently on offer. All that is needed to take advantage of this program is the appropriate identification associated with the job.

Nosler has teamed up with Boot Campaign to help raise funds and awareness for injured veterans by producing 22 custom limited-run Model 48 rifles. And while they might be a little too rich for my blood, I’m sure some of you out there can spare the cash for a good and honorable cause like this. For the rest of us, Boot Campaign does accept donations directly through their website.

Sometimes you might not have time to grab your plate carrier, battle belt, day pack, signed James Reeves short shorts, etc. You’ll have what’s in your pockets and what’s strapped to your rifle. The new Blue Alpha Stock Sock gives you the ability to strap a couple of essential items to your rifle so they’ll be with you no matter what.

Adding to their already expansive line of optics, Vortex has announced a trio of budget-friendly feature-packed laser rangefinders. These new Vortex laser rangefinders come in three flavors, Crossfire HD 1400, Diamondback HD 2000, and Viper HD 3000. Read on below for specs features.