Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the struggles of carrying larger handguns and the fight against carrying fatigue. If you happened to miss that article be sure to check it out here. Earlier this week, I started talking to a group of friends which were made up of experienced as well as new shooters. The new shooters were talking about the struggle of finding the right holster for them. It’s a journey we all end up going through when we first start out but it’s never a bad thing to look at some of the options available on the market today. Holster selection can be tricky so let’s look at some things to consider as well as avoid when looking at the importance of quality holsters.

Finding gunpowder has been extremely difficult over the last several years. Many popular options have disappeared entirely. Perennial favorites like Varget have dried up and left many shooters trying to find substitutes. One such option is Shooter’s World Precision, which looks very similar to Varget on paper. So how do these two powders compare?

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 27! Fall is finally here for most of the country and although we’re still battling a bit of intense heat from the mid-south on downward, I think the leaves are finally starting to turn and that means that it’s once again almost time for some of the best deals of the year to start coming out. Today we’ve got a bunch of different small deals on firearms parts and accessories from both Primary Arms and Palmetto State Armory. Mostly just odds and ends this week but if you’ve come across anything hot recently that is too good of a deal to pass up, let us know in the comments below!

There was always this joke about the dubious usefulness of a flashlight that glows in the dark. Pelican has created just such a thing. But instead of it Languishing in the bottom of a drawer with dead batteries, and no external light to charge its luminous exterior, the Pelican 3310ELS is an emergency lighting station that mounts to an easy-to-find location on your wall with a clear case so your house lights can shine down on it so it glows when they go out.

Most people use rifle slings to carry a long gun when their hands are busy with other things. Various trends have come and gone, such as the three-point and one-point slings. Another classic style of sling that is not as common today is the shooting sling, which secures around the arm to add tension and stability. Magpul added the Rifleman Loop Sling (RLS) to their lineup a few years back, which is an affordable shooting sling. So let’s take a look at how it works.

Welcome back to another Thursday Concealed Carry Corner article. Last week we talked about the best size for concealed carry guns and if you’d like to check it out, the link is here. While reviewing the P226 XFIVE that dropped a few days ago, I decided to give carrying it concealed a try just to see what it was like. During my time carrying that 46oz gun, I became uncomfortable and fussy as the day went on to the point where I actually took it off my belt and laid it on my desk. The fatigue fully set in and I started thinking about all the people who claim to carry Glock 34 with lights and red dots every day with no issue. Let’s take a closer look at large handguns vs carry fatigue.

Located in Thun (pronounced “toon”) Switzerland sits B&T’s Swiss Factory of Dreams where firearms and accessories can be scaled to outfit a military while others are built simply “Because They Can”.  I had the rare opportunity to travel to B&T AG’s Swiss headquarters and be given a tour of where some of the most mainstream, obscure, and simply fascinating ideas in the firearms world come to life.  Here’s what I found inside B&T headquarters in Switzerland.

The Egyptian Maadi, specifically the Steyr imported ARM, has always been one of the better examples of imported AKM pattern rifles. These rifles are built on Russian-made tooling by Russian-trained technicians and workers. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, it was as close as you could get to an actual Russian-made AKM. Unfortunately, only a couple thousand of the fixed stock model ARM and even less (some say only 50) of the “Crutch” style folding stock models were imported.

Zero Tolerance makes some of my favorite blades. With everything from more affordable pocket-sized EDC folders to some of their more expensive flippers and assisted open knives, the Zero Tolerance name is well known within the tactical and blade community for its high-quality knives featuring great designs and legendary aesthetics. Zero Tolerance has just announced their latest offering in their Factory Special Series with the release of the 0460RDBW trailing point blade.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about carrying in questionable areas that could get you in trouble. This week, I wanted to take a look at a topic we all debate whether it’s when we first start carrying a concealed firearm or whenever we purchase a new firearm to carry. Whether it’s a new model to hit the market or just a new gun to you, it’s sometimes rather difficult to determine exactly when a gun is trustworthy to carry and depend on every day of your life. Let’s take a closer look at when to trust your carry gun.

The carry handle. Love it or hate it, it’s an iconic feature of the AR-15. In recent years there has been a resurgence in their popularity. Unfortunately, this has led to some misunderstandings and incorrect advertising. So let’s take a look at the common models and what sets them apart.

Every year it is estimated that nearly half of all head injuries sustained in the United States are actually eye injuries. According to The Vision Council, 90 of these injuries that are sustained to the eyes are preventable. In the firearms world, it’s almost universally agreed upon that eye protection as well as hearing protection is a must for everyone when around firearms of any type. Bolle Safety has just announced the introduction of their new Gunfire Kit 2.0 wraparound eye protection featuring swappable ballistic lenses and meeting  STANAG 4296 standards for eye protection for the individual soldier.

Frankford Arsenal claims that their  Perfect Seat Hand Primer is “designed so you can have the perfect primer seat every time.” That is a bold claim, but in a world where primers cost $90/1000 if you can find them, it hurts to waste any to improper seating. Let’s take a look and see if the Frankford Arsenal Perfect Seat Hand Primer lives up to its name.

Happy Labor Day everyone! While we will be forgoing our regular daily posting, we couldn’t leave our faithful readers high and dry regarding the great Labor Day sales going on today. However, just a quick recap on the history of Labor Day if you allow me. Labor Day was officially recognized as a federal holiday on June 28th, 1894 when congress passed a bill recognizing the event as a statutory holiday for the entire country. Before that, however, Labor Day can trace its observance on a state level back to my home state of Oregon which was the first state within the union to make it a public holiday in 1887, largely at the behest of trade unions and labor movements to set aside a day to celebrate the American worker and the contributions laborers made to the nation’s growth and success. Fast forward over 130 years, and Labor Day is a much celebrated national holiday for every American as we take the three-day weekend to meet up with friends, family, and loved ones and enjoy the unofficial end of summer. I think it’s important on weekends like this to take some time to seek out friends and family and to enjoy the fruits of your hard work throughout the year. Whether that’s with a barbecue, family vacation, or just a much-needed trip to the range, you should really take this time to enjoy everything we have in this great nation of ours that we’ve all helped contribute to. Now everybody put on your best white outfit and let’s dig into some hot Labor Day firearms sales!

B&T mag prices got you down? Standard capacity mags for their popular APC9 pistols usually run between $60 and $75. Thankfully,  Lingle Industries has just made its new GHM9/APC9 Scorpion mag lower available for sale on their website. CZ Scorpion mags are much easier to find and can be had at between a third to half the price of the stock B&T magazines, and if you’re a mag hoarder like I am, the price of this lower can be quickly made up for in the cost savings.

Welcome back to another installment of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week we talked about the realities of carrying in a vehicle and some of you had some interesting things to say in the comments.  A few people brought up the idea of ankle carry as a self-defense method. While ankle carry has some great applications, it may be tough to grab when you’re under stress in a vehicle. From that conversation, I started thinking about why certain people love the idea of ankle carry while others will admittedly fight against it no matter what. I started making a list in my head and ultimately said why not write an article about it. Let’s take a closer look at the truth about ankle carry.

Developed with advice and suggestions from active duty medical personnel and made with the same high-quality materials and craftsmanship that High Speed Gear is known for, the new ReFlex IFAK is the latest plate carrier compatible piece of gear on the market. The new hanging IFAK pouch features an ambidextrous design, adjustable retention for the stored items, and will be compatible with a wider variety of plate carriers and chest rigs than other IFAKs already on the market.

If you look at training courses offered by some of the larger companies, one of the most common courses you see is some sort of vehicle CQB class. I will be the first one to admit that I’ve taken some of these courses and they are typically higher-level shooting classes with a ton of movement and definitely teach you about cover versus concealment. There is nothing wrong with that but not many talk about the true realities of carrying in your vehicle and what that means if you find yourself in a self-defense situation. After some thinking on this topic, I decided to look at it for you guys from a different perspective than most. Let’s take a closer look at the realities of carrying in your car.

Springfield Armory has released pre-cut, optics-ready slide kits for the XD series of handguns. This makes it a breeze to add a red dot sight to your gun, without having to ship it off to a machine shop. How does XD optics-ready slide kit hold up in practice?

The forcing cone of a revolver barrel bears a lot of stress.  They’re not only the first part of the barrel to engage with the bullet coming out of the cylinder, but they’re also largely exposed to all the heat, flame, and gas cutting from the cylinder gap, however infinitesimally small.  This may not be a big deal in a Ruger Wrangler, but it matters a lot more in something like a S&W 629PD, Ruger Super Blackhawk, or S&W 460XVR.

Hello and welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 19! The Ruger 10/22 is one of my all-time favorite firearms. First put into production in 1964, the humble Ruger 10/22 has earned nearly worldwide acclaim for its simplicity, affordability, and simple manual of arms. These qualities make it almost a no-brainer when it comes to picking a firearm as someone’s first experience with firearms and due to its extreme popularity amongst both seasoned and new shooters, it’s got a ton of aftermarket support for just about any part you can imagine on it. Everything from stocks, chassis, barrels, triggers, bolts, and even completely revamped receivers, the Ruger 10/22 is nothing short of a tuner’s paradise. Today we’ll be taking a look at some of my personal recommendations for the best aftermarket accessories you can pick up to improve the experience you’ll have with the Ruger 10/22 rifle or any of its derivatives.

Throughout all the articles I’ve written on TFB, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve written about things you should carry on your person. What isn’t talked about are some of the things that shouldn’t be carried on you when carrying a concealed firearm. There are way more than just a few, but I tried to narrow it down to the top 4 things I see most when it comes to carrying concealed. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top things not to put on your carry gun.

Palmetto State Armory continues to increase their AK accessory lineup under their Soviet Arms line of products with the new Soviet Arms Rail Mount for optics. Milled from billet 6061 aluminum and adjustable for not only different spec side rails, but the rail can also be moved forward or back on the mount to suit the end user’s needs.

This past week through social media and email, VLTOR Weapons Systems announced a price increase on all of their products which went into effect at 11:59pm on July 31st. In a letter posted to their Facebook page, VLTOR Weapons Systems cited increasing costs of labor, energy, and raw materials for the price hike.

Hello and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 53! Every year I think the gun industry goes through an intense cycle of focusing on hearing protection and this inevitably sparks discussion around suppressors and other sound mitigation techniques. While over-the-ear hearing protection becomes a must, especially with supersonic or much more powerful or larger cartridges, with many standard intermediate cartridges, a suppressor is often the way to go. In one particular episode that caught my attention this week, Vortex Nation has on audiologist Grace Sturdivant, owner of OtoPro Technologies, to talk about the human ear, how it works, and what really needs to happen in order for us to protect our hearing while handling and enjoying firearms. In addition to that great episode, we’ve got other good podcasts for your commute, chore list, or study session. Sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s selection of gun-related podcast content for TFB Podcast Roundup 53!

Announced earlier this year at SHOT Show 2022, Benchmade’s new 430BK Redoubt full-size knives are finally on sale and shipping to customers and distributors. Intended primarily as an outdoor/survival knife, the full-size folding blades feature CMP-D2 (60-62 HRC) blade steel and a durable steel handle. Benchmade also markets this knife as a good option for self-defense.

To those of you out there that want to either build one from scratch or managed to SOMEHOW shoot out the barrel of your Saiga 7.62×39, Kalashnikov USA has released an AK-103 Barrel Kit to suit your needs. KUSA is seemingly going all-in on their 7.62x39mm firearms offering multiple variations on their popular and high-quality KR-103 rifles.

Kalashnikov USA has just announced and made available their new Kommander rifle, a sporterized version of their already popular KR-103 rifle. Evoking the formerly cheap and easy-to-find unconverted Saiga rifle, it’s obviously targeted at states like California where pistol grips and standard capacity magazines are a no-no.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 16. July often seems to be the month that I pick up the most gear, firearms, and ammunition. With Independence Day at the beginning of the month, followed by Prime Day the week following, and now Palmetto State Armory’s “Freedom Week,” July just seems like a good month to start stocking up on guns, gear, and ammunition. This week we’ll exclusively be featuring deals found on the Palmetto State Armory website and they’ve got everything from arms to ammunition and even some great discounted optics for sale not only today but for the rest of the week.

Grey Man Tactical’s Rigid MOLLE Panel (RMPX) is built with end-user customization in mind.  Their new billet aluminum RMPX panel gives the end-user all the customization they need as a first responder or just an always-prepared weekend warrior.  After giving Grey Man Tactical a list of equipment I liked in my vehicle, they sent over the following setup for me to review.