[SHOT 2018] Zenith .300 Blackout Roller Locker and Z5P Pistol

In this episode of TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT 2018, James Reeves covers new guns from Zenith, including the Z5P pistol and Zenith’s new .300 Blackout upper. Zenith also discusses that they are going to start servicing all roller locking carbines in the futuree, including those from other manufacturers.

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[SHOT 2018] Brownells is Selling Complete Retro AR15s!

In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new COMPLETE Retro AR15 rifles offered by Brownell’s – the best part is that they went on sale on Day 1 of SHOT at 2PM MST.

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[SHOT 2018] New Products from Daniel Defense

At SHOT Show 2018 TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop discusses new happenings at Daniel Defense.

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[SHOT 2018] Several Innovations from Yankee Hill Machine Co.

TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop meets with Kevin at Yankee Hill Machine Co. at SHOT Show 2018.

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[SHOT 2018] OTIS Bore Stick

Otis has one of the largest booths at SHOT Show so it is a little hard to find some of the newest products and which one of them has potential to be great. The Bore Stick is a long term storage solution to prevent rust and corrosion of your barrel.

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[SHOT 2018] FightLite SCR Raider and MCR Light Machine Gun

In SHOT Show 2018 episode of TFBTV, James visits with FightLite to talk about the new SCR Raider and MCR Light Machine Gun:

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[SHOT 2018] Auto-Ordnance/Thompson "Tactical Tommy Gun" Concept

In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses an unnamed concept gun with Justin Moon, the head of Auto-Ordnance and Kahr Arms – a Tommy Gun design that accepts AR15 furniture. While the initial run will be .45ACP, there’s a distinct possibility that A-O’s new 9mm Tommy Gun may make it to this format. The “Tactical Tommy Gun” should hit production this year with an MSRP of around $1,000.

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[SHOT 2018] Four New Options from Stag Arms

At the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop discusses new offerings with Mike at Stag Arms.

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[SHOT 2018] Ion Productions Flamethrower

TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop talks flamethrowers with the Ion Productions team at SHOT Show’s 2018 Industry Range at the day.

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[SHOT 2018] The SIG P365 – An Ultra-Compact 10+1 9mm

In this SHOT Show 2018 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Rich with SIG about the brand new SIG P365. From SIG’s press release on the 365:

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[SHOT 2018] New Shotguns from Browning

TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Shaundi at the Browning booth at SHOT Show’s 2018 Industry Day at the Range.

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[SHOT 2018] Brownells Retro AR-15s Debut on the Range

Brownells breaks into the manufacturing market with a new line of Retro AR-15s. All rifles are 100% newly manufactured parts, and four models were debuted at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range 2018.

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[SHOT 2018] Interview with Gov. Mead of Wyoming on Weatherby Move

Long-time firearms manufacturer and California resident Weatherby, Inc. announced today that they’ll be relocating to Sheriden, Wyoming.

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[SHOT 2018] Skoped Vision by Phone Skope

TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop certifiably geeks out over emergent technology with Cheston at Phone Skope. Unlike previous offerings from the company, which primarily consisted of phone attachments to spotting scopes, Skoped Vision attaches directly to (and in a way – in between) a rifle scope.

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[SHOT 2018] Cerakote Works on a New Image

At a time when every other firearms coating company strives to create exciting new colors and differentiate themselves from their competition, the guys at Cerakote decided to focus on something completely different with their new “imaging software”.

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[SHOT 2018] PepperBall … Rifled! (Also, Full Auto)

TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Monty Scott, PepperBall’s Director of Training, regarding several new products from the non-lethal company.

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[SHOT 2018] Elite Iron Revolution Bipod

Elite Iron makes an interesting bipod on steroids. You will notice the legs are attached above the barrel. This makes for a more stable platform as the rifle is suspended under the bipod legs. The Revolution Bipod is an aluminum bipod with extendable legs and 6 positions for the leg angle.

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[SHOT 2018] Jesse James Firearms: Once Again Challenging Status Quo

At a time when some manufacturers are creating cheaper “throw-away” pistols and rifles, one company happily creates a 1911 with an $85,000 pricetag.

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[SHOT 2018] The Hi Point 10mm Carbine

In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2018 coverage, James meets with Dave at Hi Point to discuss Hi-Point’s new 10mm carbine. As usual, it wil be affordably priced (MSRP is $389) and probably as reliable as it gets, if a little simple.

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[SHOT 2018] Franklin Armory Reformation Follow-Up: Performance and Ammo

In this SHOT 2018 Floor Day Interview, James gets further in depth with Jay Jacobson, the President of Franklin Armory, about the Franklin Armory Reformation, an 11.5″ AR15 with a standard buttstock that skirts the definition of “short barrel rifle” via omitting traditional rifling. Franklin also discusses Reformation-specific ammo that will give near-MOA accuracy from the unrifled bore.

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[SHOT 2018] Geissele Introduces Remington 700 Triggers & New URG-I Upper Receiver

At the 2018 SHOT Show, Geissele Automatics made fans very happy by bringing out 3 new and much-asked for products. First, the company released its new Remington 700 trigger line, which consists of a single SKU adjusted from the factory to two models: Single stage and two stage. The Geissele R700 trigger is three-way adjustable for pull, overtravel, and number of stages. As configured in the two stage mode at Industry Day at the Range, the R700 trigger is virtually identical to the Geissele SSA-E AR-15 trigger. In single stage mode, it is most similar to Geissele’s SSP single-stage version of the SSA-E, revealed at last year’s SHOT Show.

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[SHOT 2018] Manta Defense Machine Gunner Backpack

Manta Defense has been making suppressor covers for the military and civilian market. You can light them on fire and they do not continue to burn.

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[SHOT 2018] Kahr Teases Tactical Thompson Carbine

If you’re one of those people who think the Thompson submachine gun never should have gone away, then Kahr Arms (Auto Ordnance) has the gun for you. Displayed at their booth at the 2018 SHOT Show is a Thompson different than any of the other semiauto Thompson recreations in their catalog. Decked out in black tactical furniture, and featuring a unique railed receiver, this weapon is a Thompson updated for the 21st Century.

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[SHOT 2018] Nightforce's New 1-8×24 NX8 and 1-8×24 ATACR

At the 2018 SHOT Show, Nightforce brought along their brand new 1-8 power scopes, including the much-anticipated NX8 1-8 power compact carbine optic. Alongside it, the company also debuted the ATACR 1-8×24, a larger, more capable one-to-eight that is better suited to distance shots.

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[SHOT 2018] DSA's Inexpensive Steel and Titanium Glock Slides

In this episode of TFBTV’s Floor Day Coverage (Day 1), James talks to DSA’s sales manager, Marc, about DSA’s newest project: Glock slides.

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[SHOT 2018] 5.11 Tactical Brings Higher Level Concealment with New GEO 7 CAMO

When it comes to SHOT Show everyone comes for the shock value of the guns that are announced, but be sure to stick around for the myriad of gear options, too. One company consistently strong in this segment of the market is 5.11 Tactical with their expansive portfolio of clothing, backpacks and tactical gear. So what are their new products for 2018? They have quite a bit, but the absolute headliner is their GEO 7 CAMO.

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[SHOT 2018] Real Avid Puts the Hammer Down on Gun Cleaning

Remember in Tim Burton’s Batman when Jack Nicholson (as the Joker) says of the Caped Crusader, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?”

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[SHOT 2018] CMMG's New .224 Valkyrie Precision Rifle and 9mm Glock Mag Guard AR

In this episode of TFBTV’s Range Day Coverage of SHOT 2018, James visits CMMG to have a look at their new Mk4 Precision Rifle in .224 Valkirie and the new 9mm Guard AR15, which is Glock mag compatible. From CMMG’s press releases:

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[BREAKING] [SHOT 2018] Weatherby to Leave California, Move to Wyoming

In a surprise announcement at the 2018 SHOT Show, gunmaker Weatherby revealed that they will be leaving the state of California, where they have been based since their founding in 1945. The company’s new home will be Sheridan, Wyoming, the sixth largest city in the state, nestled beside the Bighorn Mountains, and close to the border with Montana. The move was announced with little notice on the floor during the afternoon of the show on Monday, with the Wyoming Business Council in attendance. Adam Weatherby, founder Roy Weatherby’s grandson, cited strong economic incentives from the Wyoming Business Council, as well as more freedom to develop new products without onerous legal restrictions as reasons for leaving California.

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[SHOT 2018] ITS Tactical (Imminent Threat Solutions) TourniQuick Pouch

When it comes to tourniquets and the individuals that utilize them, there are 3 essential problems most people must combat. The NEW TourniQuick Pouch by ITS Tactical (Imminent Threat Solutions) looks to alleviate those problems with their Patent Pending technology.

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