I bought my LV 119 in 2019. If I did the review right away, I would probably start the review by explaining why a citizen would feel the need to have a plate carrier. But the times changed. 2020 riots in the US and the horrors of the full-scale war in the middle of Europe changed a lot of minds when it comes to disaster preparedness, firearms, and gear. For most people the question now is not why you would need body armor, but rather what body armor will be the right tool for the job. I will try to explain why I chose this style of body armor and what considerations I think are important when choosing body armor for disaster preparedness/civil unrest scenarios.

Hayman Safe Co. has launched a new lineup of heavy-duty gun safes in four different sizes. The new Hayman Rockies safes enter the lineup as the company’s premium offerings, loaded with desirable features to keep your firearms safe and secure.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at normal problems people will have when it comes to carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a bit of a deeper dive into the world of cover garments. When it comes to carrying concealed, there are a number of things that can make carrying a better experience or worse depending on your carry gun and clothing choices. Having a good cover garment can make life much easier. Let’s take a closer look at getting cover garments down.

This is a review of the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 and XG35 Thermal Monoculars. These models are available with or without a side-mounted laser rangefinder. A thermal monocular can be any hunter’s best friend. Whether you’re hunting wild boar or coyotes at night, elk or deer, or perhaps trying to establish were your friend or your dog is located, these devices will help you spot any hot object a lot better than the naked eye.

ZEISS has introduced two trail cameras – the ZEISS Secacam 5 and ZEISS Secacam 7. Hunting trail cameras have revolutionized the way hunters track and monitor wildlife, and provide you with vital information about what kind of animals (and people) visit your land or property.

You probably know Blackhawk best for their holsters. Their Serpa design and dozens of other models have been in common use for duty, concealed carry, and more for many years. They also sell a variety of other gear, apparel, and accessories. Now they are partnering with case manufacturer Eylar in order to expand their brand further. A new series of Blackhawk branded hard shell cases have just been announced, so you can safely store and transport your favorite guns and gear. Read more details in the press release copied below.

We stopped by Radian’s booth at SHOT 2024 and they talked us though some of their latest products. They’ve introduced some new barrels and accessories for the SIG P365 including the a new backstrap and magazine well for the P365 X Macro these will be shipping in April and have an MSRP of $149.95.

James Reeves chats with Rich Angstadt of Angstadt Arms about one of his newest products, the Glock hydraulic recoil spring and buffer. Said to significantly reduce Glock pistol recoil without compromising reliability, will this accessory be everything promised? Watch this video and tell us what you think in the comments.

This Photo Of The Day might look like a commercial for the featured product, but that’s not the original intention. It’s just a great photo (which is very difficult to capture correctly) of what this kind of optical setup looks like for the operator. We have a Vortex riflescope (not sure exactly which one, but likely a Razor HD Gen III 1-10×24 FFP) on magnification, and an Aimpoint Micro in a Scalarworks Kick/04 offset mount.

At SHOT 2024, California-based firm, Presma, unveiled new additions to its collection of tactical rifle accessories. Known among firearm enthusiasts for producing specialist gun components, their latest products are aimed at enhancing the user experience for gun owners.

At SHOT Show 2024, Aimtech showcased two new additions to its lineup of bipods. The offerings included a fresh entry in the Pan-and-Pivot series and a Warhammer-series bipod designed for an M-LOK stud mounting system.

and are on the scene and unsupervised at the Magpul booth to check out some of their latest products including their new all-polymer 30-round translucent TMAG, MOE PR Carbine Stock, and some of their new rail covers and wire management products. We won’t hit everything in the booth but we’re going to cover the most interesting products we saw.

Renowned for their attention to detail and quality, Spuhr has debuted their latest offering: The Spuhr RDF Red Dot Mount. This newly unveiled gadget was one of the highlights at SHOT 2024, grabbing the attention of enthusiasts and industry insiders alike for its unique features and functionality.

Pelican Products displayed the latest variant of its Air case series at the SHOT Show. The newest addition, the 1595 Air, is an intermediate solution designed to fit between the smaller 1535 Air carry-on-sized case and the larger 1615 case.

Caldwell  announced the introduction of the Claymore Solo Clay Thrower, the latest addition to its lineup of shooting sports equipment designed for enthusiasts looking to enhance their clay target shooting experience. The new Claymore Solo comes as a refined alternative to the previously released Claymore clay target thrower, now featuring a more streamlined design for ease of use and transportation.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 77! 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.

At the SHOT Show 2024, the renowned flashlight maker Streamlight launched three innovative products –  the TLR-7X weapon light, SpeedLocker storage box and TLR-6 HL weapon light.

Sylvan Arms has once again demonstrated its commitment to quality with the release of a new steel folding stock adapter. This latest Magnum Opus marks a significant departure from the company’s previous adapters, which were primarily fabricated from aluminum.

NeoMag’s innovative line of accessories for the Alias belt system is set to grow, with the recent announcement of a new MOLLE adapter. This addition comes shortly after the launch of the Alias belt system in late 2023, which was initially teased at SHOT. The belt system has gained recognition for offering strong, simple, and concealable carry capabilities with receivers that retain accessories such as magazines and holsters.

Luke C is at the Winchester booth during SHOT Show 2024 to talk about their latest rimfire lever action, the Ranger. The Ranger is designed to be durable, and simple to maintain and features a billet aluminum machined receiver, steel internal components, and Grade 1 Turkish walnut stocks.

In this episode of TFBTV’s Show Time coverage, James Reeves is at 5.11 to talk about the Stache, a mysterious new capable, practical, packable boot-sneaker that is a strange homage to Magnum P.I. Guess you gotta watch to get it.

Alien Gear, an established brand in the field of tactical gear, has announced the launch of an innovative holster add-on for this year – the TAQ-STRAP. Tailor-made for professionals in military, police, or duty-based roles, the TAQ-STRAP blends tactical efficiency with user-friendly design features.

Strike Industries, a major player in the firearms accessories sector, turned heads at SHOT 2024 with their newly released cable management system specifically designed for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW). The system is designed to allow thread through and conceal the cables by rail-mounted accessories such as rail covers, grips, and attachment points.  This state-of-the-art system, which has performed favorably in military trials, earned commendations for its innovative design which prevents damage to and snagging of critical cords.

At SHOT Show 2024, Fix It Sticks, a leading name in the compact toolkit market has announced a lineup of new products for the year 2024. Renowned in recent years for their wide array of gun-oriented and quality tool kits, the company is offering even more options to gear up tool users in the new year.

James Reeves is at SureFire to see the new Stiletto Pro II. The Stiletto Pro is already James’ most favorite EDC light, so what does the Pro II bring to the table? Glad you asked: It adds a Multi-Output Dual Beam, USB-C rechargeable (finally), 1,500 lumens with a 500 lumens and 25 lumens setting (50% more than Stiletto Pro), and 35,000 candela (5X more than Stiletto Pro).

Making their debut at SHOT 2024, the Double Action Reactive Targets are taking the shooting practice community by storm. Distributed by American Animal Arms, these innovative targets add a new dimension to shooting practice by introducing a color reaction to impact points.

At SHOT 2024, Kick-Eez showcased new products tailored to the tactical shotgun sector. The event highlighted the KZ Tac 1, a new low-profile buttpad designed specifically for the Magpul SGA stock. The KZ Tac 1 is presented as a product that offers significant recoil reduction. Priced at an MSRP of $47, the KZ Tac 1 is available through a variety of retailers, including Brownells and Midway, or directly from Kick-Eez.

In their aim at reducing the heavy load that hunters and shooters have to carry, Field Optics has innovatively redefined the design of tripods. With their new line – the Ranger DomeTOP tripods, Operator tripod, and Hunter tripod, they offer a much more compact structure, thereby lessening the burden of those out in the field.

At SHOT 2024, Night Fision introduced its OMD sight line. This innovative product attaches directly to a red dot sight, providing users with a tritium-powered back-up iron sight. To meet various user needs, the sights will be offered in multiple heights, though the size of the red dot sight will naturally limit the height options. The company has set the expected MSRP for this product at approximately $118.

At SHOT Show 2024, Barska launched a new lineup of biometric gun safes. Barska isn’t a newcomer to the safe industry. The company’s representative stated they have been in the business of manufacturing safes for over a decade now. However, the addition of touchscreen features marks a fresh evolution in their line of products.