The Skunkwerks custom firearms division of Gunwerks built a pretty interesting bolt-action rifle which they named Lite SabR. This rifle is chambered in .338 Ruger Compact Magnum (.338 RCM), has an integrally suppressed barrel and extensively utilizes light materials such as carbon fiber, titanium and magnesium. The result is an extremely lightweight yet potent, hard-hitting rig. Comparing with other rifles in their product line, Gunwerks describes the new Lite SabR as a rifle that is “light as a ClymR, but hits like the HAMR!“.

A couple of weeks back we covered a great piece of Form 1 building by Jonathan Wild. Jonathan ended up constructing a From 1 Panzerfaust Recoiless Launcher at home which was capable of launching the projectiles up to 120 yards with pretty consistent results. Jonathan has now released his very own book  Expedient Recoilless Launcher: Panzerfaust. The book goes in-depth into the history, design, schematics, and results of his own experience.

Following on from the surprising news of yesterday, that  C.G. Haenel MK556 rifle had won the German Army tender to replace the Heckler & Koch G36, confirmation has now been officially announced.

The federal government’s previous ban on bump stocks has been granted a petition for a rehearing after the earlier decision to uphold the bump stock ban was reached previously. The Original ban which went into effect in 2018 and made bump stock devices illegal to possess, will now be reheard by in the 10th Circuit court.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the high performing and very affordable YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we took a look at the FN509 Compact Tactical, a pistol that was born to be suppressed. This week we are shifting gears to precision rimfire shooting and point of impact changes when adding a silencer. Is suppressor POI shift on a rimfire rifle a concern? Let’s take a look.

Good evening fellow hush lovers and thanks for joining us on the Labor Day weekend edition on TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by the good people at Yankee Hill Machine- manufacturers of the R9 multipurpose suppressor. In fact, we got an initial look at the YHM R9 last week and we’ll be following it up with some side by side comparisons shortly. Today I wanted to show off a new host I’ve been having a bit fun with – the FN 509 Compact Tactical. With a threaded barrel and suppressor height sights/optics options, this gun was born to be suppressed. Let’s take a look.

Good morning substars (copyright 2020 – Pete) and welcome to another installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 suppressor. Which coincidentally is our topic today  Last week we discussed damaged suppressors and the legal and regulatory hoops owners have to go through to make repairs. Repeal (and F) the NFA. This week we finally bring you a look at the the YHM R9 suppressor – a 9mm can with benefits. I’m usually not a fan of do-it-all wonder silencers. Is the R9 the exception? Let’s take a look.

Welcome back dear readers (and listeners) to our latest installment of TFB’s Behind The Gun podcast featuring informative conversations with firearms industry leaders and experts in their field. Today we welcome our friends at SureFire, Andrew Wright and George Syrengelas, to talk about illumination, lasers, suppressors and more. Both of these guys are a wealth of knowledge and we were lucky to steal some time from them at the 2020 SHOT Show. Enjoy the listen.

Hello and welcome back to  The Rimfire Report. This weekly series covers all sorts of topics surrounding the rimfire firearm world. Today we’ll be taking a look at the concept of a Lightweight Rimfire Survival rifle. Specifically, we’re going to look at it from the perspective of a backpacker or adventurer. This means the rifle itself will have to be not only lightweight, but also stable without interfering with things like climbing, running, and perhaps even swimming. So what options are out there and what do I think works best? Let’s find out.

Howard over at Loose Rounds often posts some interesting things and this post, in particular, caught my eye as something worth looking deeper into. It seems that Howard is in the process of trying to make DIY 40mm practice rounds for his launcher. Howard owns an M203 40mm grenade launcher, however, genuine practice rounds are no longer easy to come by ever since the ATF deemed them as Destructive Devices back in 2015.

Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, a weekly discussion of everything related to suppressors and their host firearms. We are brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 9mm suppressor which should make its debut here next week on the recently released  H&K SP5K-PDW.  Last week we discussed picking the right 5.56 suppressor for you, a seemingly easy process that will lead to different results depending on your goals. This week I thought we should talk about how to handle a damaged suppressor – if you shoot suppressed weapons enough, it will eventually happen to you.

Griffin Armament has just released what is probably one of the more interesting releases in the suppressor world for me this year. The new CAM-LOK (Covert Application Mount – Locking) QD piston for tilt-barrel handguns. Normally, tilt barrel pistols are not compatible with suppressors without a booster and Griffin Armament has just introduced a way to make this process faster. The new system allows for rapid, secure mounting of pistol suppressors to handguns.

Good evening everyone and thanks for joining us for another Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo K 5.56mm rifle suppressor. Last week we did a rundown of what I consider to be the best 300BLK suppressors on today’s market. This week we make a move in the other direction and look at a AR15 suppressor showdown for the 5.56/.223 cartridge. Some of you will say “what’s the point, supersonic rounds are always going to be loud”. Besides helping with felt recoil, flash suppression, a task-selected AR15 silencer will reduce noise from permanent hearing damage and disorientation to loud and uncomfortable.

If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend that you try shooting a suppressed handgun. It changes the balance of the gun quite a lot, to the front obviously, but once you get a grip (pun intended) it’s an excellent experience. In 2015 TFB was invited to the Surefire Institute to experience Surefire’s very first 9 mm pistol suppressor, but things have developed and it’s time for the next generation. According to Surefire, the new RYDER 9-Ti2 is one of the lightest suppressors in its class and reduces the sound by 28dB at the shooter’s ear. It’s also easy to clean and will be available in two colors – Black and Dark Earth.

The list presented below goes in no particular order. The model names are linked to the corresponding Rock Island Auction pages where you can find more and higher resolution images as well as more detailed descriptions of the lots.

Good morning quiet time lovers and welcome to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Resonator R2 7.62mm rifle suppressor. Last week we got a review of a high-performance suppressor cover From Liberty’s Defense. This week I wanted to take an updated look at a question that is probably asked the most often: “What are the best 300BLK suppressors on the market today?” A simple question with a handful of good answers, depending on your requirements.

Good morning everyone and thanks for joining us again for Silencer Saturday, brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 9mm suppressor that is now starting to ship out to distributors and dealers. Last week we got a sneak peak at the soon to be released SIG Sauer suppressors, Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) submissions, and 6.8mm three part case ammunition. This week we take a look at the Liberty’s Defense straightJacket silencer cover, an impressive blend of fabrics that keeps hot cans away from hands, gear and anything else at risk of bursting into flames.

It has been 11 months since the US Army awarded three OTA contracts as part of its Next Generation Squad Weapon program. Despite the uncertainty around the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the program remains on track and set to begin its next major phase. TFB had the pleasure of speaking with Lt. Col. Jason Bohannon, Product Manager – Next Generation Weapons, and Matthew Walker, Capabilities Developer, Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team at U.S. Army Futures Command, to discuss the program, the weapons and the challenges ahead.

Ever since the Microtech Defense Suppressors were approved by the ATF in 2017 we at TFB have kept you updated with news. They were caught in the wild at Big Daddy Unlimited as well as on other occasions.

The niche market for legally registered disposable anti-tank weapons may soon experience a well overdue boom with the introduction of a historically accurate Panzerfaust 60 copy you can make at home. Jonathan Wild started the project last year which will eventually culminate in a book detailing how to build one yourself from scratch.

The US Marine Corps Systems Command have announced their intention to procure more than 25,000 suppressors from Knight’s Armament Company via a Sole Source contract. The Sole Source notice was published on the 9th of July and confirms plans to procure 25,853, 5.56mm Small Arms Suppressors for issue to the Corps’ close combat forces.

Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the awesome Turbo K 5.56 suppressor. Last week we discussed how everyone needs at least one rimfire suppressor. This week we get an exclusive look at the new SIG Sauer suppressors that will be available starting in August or September. Will you want to add one to your armory? I think so. Follow me for some initial feedback and performance evaluations.

Engineers at the US Army’s CCDC Army Research Laboratory, an element of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, part of the Army Futures Command, have developed a special rifle suppressor with an integrated muzzle brake, which they are calling the Smuzzle.

Good evening quiet lovers and welcome back to the late edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Stinger rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the pros and cons of modular silencers – they absolutely have a place in your armory, you just need to be realistic about your intentions. This week we are going to talk about the wonderful world of rimfire silencers and why everyone should own at least one. Why? Because suppressed rimfire shooting is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to induce smiles. I won’t tell you about the hardest and most expensive ways to induce a smile (we aren’t that type of blog).

OSS Suppressors has just released its latest addition to its line of Helix Suppressors – the HX-QD 556 Ti. The HX-QD 556 Ti is a lightweight titanium suppressor that cuts an additional 4oz of weight from its 17-4 stainless steel brother. OSS claims that unlike other Titanium suppressors that have a shorter lifespan, the HX-QD 556 Ti has a durability that delivers in excess of 40,000 rounds.

In a move that should hopefully boost the suppressor industry, the American Suppressor Association has just announced that the State Department has rescinded a nearly 20-year-old memo that prevented the commercial exportation of suppressors outside of the United States. More distributors, dealers and customers around the world should increase demand and production here in the U.S., funneling more resources into research and design, giving domestic customers better options. Commercial suppressor exports will also allow for comparisons between manufacturers outside of the United States – unfortunately, U.S. regulations still prevent the commercial importation of foreign silencers and other firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act.

Hey silent superfans and welcome back to the 133rd edition of Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Nitro N20 modular rifle suppressor set to be at dealers in a few months. Last week we got an introductory look at the Pen15 integrally suppressed pen gun from Cotton Branch Custom Firearms. We’ll get back to some velocity and video testing in a few weeks. This week we discuss the benefits and complications of modular suppressors and where they are most useful. Let’s take a look.

Although I don’t have a Federal Firearms License (FFL), I thoroughly appreciate the industry information and analysis from the professionals at Orchid Advisors. Already providing a suite of solutions to help FFL’s take care of business, Orchid Advisors and our friends at Silencer Shop are announcing a partnership to help clients in the industry manage everything from inventory management to retail sales solutions. Additional details can be found below.

Two weeks ago, CZ issued a soft release of their U.S.-made conversion kits for the Bren 2. The kits are made for Bren owners that wish to update the furniture to have the look and functionality of the Czech-made version. For those unaware, U.S. law, ( 18 U.S. Code § 922) commonly referred to as “922r” requires a certain number of parts made in the United States to be installed when changing out firearm parts from its imported configuration. CZ-USA explained that they didn’t have an official press release as the first batch of Bren 2 compliance kits weren’t enough to meet every owner’s demand, but they were happy to provide some of the details below.

I finally did it.  After years of hem-hawing and debating the ATF EForm 1 process, I am now officially an owner of a National Firearms Act (NFA) Stamp.  I didn’t get struck by lightning and all my animals are still alive.  Not only that, but it was much easier than I ever thought it could be, and by using the ATF’s online EForms process, it was much quicker than the paper version. Settle in and learn how you can join in on the fun too.