[SHOT 2022] New CETME L Options From MarColMar

MarColMar Firearms is best known for their revival of the CETME L rifle. This unique gun was used by the Spanish and traces its lineage back to certain other stamped steel roller delayed firearms, though it has its own personality.

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[SHOT 2022] RIS III Rail and Ambi Lowers from Daniel Defense

Daniel Defense unveiled their new RISIII rail alongside new ambi lowers at SHOT Show 2022.  FDE versions of the new RISIII rails were seen on four Daniel Defense rifles that will ship with the new lower receivers.  Here’s a closer look at the newest generation of the rail interface system from Daniel Defense.

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[SHOT 2022] New Daniel Defense RIS III Handguard and Shortened Delta 5 Bolt Gun

The long-awaited Daniel Defense RIS III handguard has finally arrived. Using DD’s 6-point lockup system and M-LOK instead of Picatinny rail, this handguard’s easier to grip, lighter, and lower-drag. DD also rolls out the new shorter-barreled Delta 5 bolt action rifle.

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[SHOT 2022] Bushmaster BA-30 Bolt Action AR-10

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Bushmaster to talk about the new .308 bolt action AR-10 known as the Bushmaster BA-30. Check today’s video for details on this new uncommonly-configured AR-10.

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[SHOT 2022] Hesco Unveils New Body-Armor Line

World-renowned body armor maker Hesco introduced three new ceramic plates at SHOT this year. The draw? They’re unbelievably light and thin.

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[SHOT 2022] Armaspec Unveils Harmonics Tuner Muzzle Brake

Armaspec is a noted producer of parts and accessories for the AR-15, AR-10, AK, and Glock platforms. This year at SHOT they were showing off their newest prototype. The Harmonics Tuner Muzzle Brake is exactly what the name suggests, a completely user-tunable muzzle brake.

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[SHOT 2022] B&T Unveils Massive New Lineup of Guns and Suppressors

B&T unveiled a massive new lineup of silencers and a new 9mm sub-gun at SHOT Show 2022.  On display were silencers that ranged from rimfire to belt-fed rated, as well as the new SPC9 chambered in 9mm.  Here’s a full guide to what’s new and coming very soon from B&T.

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[SHOT 2022] Zastava M07 Sniper Rifle Coming to the United States!

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Zastava Arms USA to have a look at the new .308 M07 Sniper Rifle. Well, new to the US – this rifle has been used by the Serbian military for some time now, but the good news is that we are finally getting it here.

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[SHOT 2022] The Modern Hi-Power, the EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match

We’ve all made fun of Turkish clones of guns. I’m certainly guilty of it. But today I’m eating a little humble pie, as EAA imports the Girsan MC P35 Match, a Hi-Power with all the modern features.

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[SHOT 2022] Radian Releases Ramjet (and Afterburner)

I have to admit to being a bit of a Radian fanboy. The Raptor charging handle is second to none in my opinion, and I have one in each of my ARs at home. It looks like there might be two more Radian products coming to my personal guns, the Ramjet barrel, and Afterburner micro-compensator.

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[SHOT 2022] FN is Bringing Back the Hi-Power!

Hop is at SHOT Show 2022 visiting FN to see the reintroduction of the legendary Hi-Power, which was originally manufactured by FN. While the FN is a traditional, revered gun, FN has made a few tweaks to this new model to bring it up to date. Check today’s video to find out what this new model is all about.

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[SHOT 2022] New Ghost Stryke Extreme 2.0 hearing protection from Axil and Sig Sauer

New for 2022 from Axil in collaboration with Sig Sauer is the Ghost Stryke Extreme 2.0 in-ear bluetooth compatible electronic hearing protection system.  The Ghost Stryke 2.0 is connected via bluetooth to your device, and the earbuds are tethered to each other via a cable that also connects the on/off switch, volume controls, and rechargeable power source.

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[SHOT 2022] New Products from Magpul

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at the Magpul booth to check out all of the new products from Magpul for 2022. Check today’s video to see what the gun accessory masters at Magpul are turning out this year.

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[SHOT 2022] Is 2022 The Year of the Hi-Power? Girsan MCP35 and Other new Pistols from EAA

Stopping by EAA’s booth at range day, their was a whole lotta of firearms to choose from. First off, I elected to try a few magazines with the Girsan MCP35, a Browning Hi-Power clone being imported by EAA. The MCP35 can be had in quite a few different colors and finishes (including gold, if that’s your thing) as well as with a number of different grip styles.

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[SHOT 2022] Diamondback Sidekick .22LR and .22 Magnum Revolver

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Diamondback booth to check out their newest pistol, a 9-shot .22 revolver that works with .22LR or .22 Magnum. From Diamondback’s press release on this new old-fashioned revolver:

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[SHOT 2022] 9mm vs. 30 Super Carry Recoil (ft. Ian McCollum and Jeremy from TTAG)

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves, Ian McCollum of @Forgotten Weapons and Jeremy from The Truth About Guns try out .30 Super Carry for the first time and compare it to 9mm. How’s the recoil difference between these 2? Check today’s video to find out.

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[SHOT 2022] The Kel-Tec P-50 Carbine and Stock are HERE!

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is chattin’ with Chad, and these two gracefully aging Florida men are talking about the everyman’s P90, the Kel-Tec P-50. We all knew it was coming – the P-50 Carbine is here. For $300, you get a P-50 Carbine Kit which includes a 16″ barrel and a stock that you can add to your P-50 at home. OR, you can simply SBR your P-50 and install the stock, let your heart decide.

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[SHOT 2022] NEW Kel-Tec P-15: The Lightest, Smallest, 15rd. 9mm Pistol

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits with Chad of Kel-Tec to discuss the new Kel-Tec P-15. Kel-Tec started the microcompact class of guns with the Kel-Tec P-11, a hammer-fired ultra-compact 11 round 9mm. However, Kel-Tec has now modernized the P-11 as the P-15, now a striker fired ultra-compact 4″ barreled pistol.

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[SHOT 2022] NEW Aero Precision Lahar 30 Suppressor

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Industry Day at the Range with Aero checking out their new line of house-made suppressors. The Lahar 30 will come in a direct thread and QD configuration to the market. For anyone who’s already invested in a different mounting system, you need not worry. The rear of the silencer will accept any industry-standard 1.375×24 mounting option.

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[SHOT 2022] Yes, It's a .308 AK: Zastava M77/Z77 .308 AK-47

Zastava has gone from being merely imported to the US by third parties to importing their own AKs and taking the market over. Today on TFBTV, James Reeves is at Zastava’s booth at SHOT Show to check out their new Z77 or M77 rifle, a .308 AK-47 made in Serbia. It’s possible for Zastava to import these rifles, however, the logistics of doing so are difficult, so it’s unclear that it will happen, but it *is* possible. Anyways, check out how sweet this gun is.

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[SHOT 2022] The POF USA Phoenix PCC Has Risen

At SHOT Show POF unveiled a new PCC. The POF USA Phoenix has some very interesting features and not all is as it seems. Let’s take a look at this new competitor to the PCC market.

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[SHOT 2022] SiOnyx OPSIN Digital Night Vision Monocular

SiOnyx has made a name for themselves with their Aurora action camera. It is sensitive in low light and has been called digital night vision. However the Aurora was never designed to be a helmet mounted system. It is camera first and foremost. Well now SiOnyx has a new digital night vision monocular called the OPSIN.

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[SHOT Show] Magpul X Maztech X4 System

Out of left field, Magpul announced another collaboration last week. This time it is with Maztech on their X4 System. It is an ammo management system combined with an optic HUD ballistic calculator and laser range finder.

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[SHOT 2022] QC10 MP5 Style YKMF-5

A few years ago Quarter Circle 10 came out with their QC5. It is an 9mm AR receiver set that can take MP5 magazines. Well with the help of my friend Sean St. Cin they have refocused their brand and will be coming out with their QC10 MP-5 inspired YKMF-5.

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[SHOT 2022] Mantis Blackbeard AR Dry Fire Trainer

Mantis showed off their Blackbeard AR Dry Fire Training System at SHOT Show 2022 Industry Range Day. This unique system is a drop-in replacement for the bolt carrier group and charging handle of a standard AR-15. It also uses a battery pack in the magazine well, which powers the Blackbeard and resets the trigger after each pull. Instead of constantly racking the charging handle to the rear, you simply pull the trigger again and again.

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[SHOT 2022] The New Meopta MeoSport R Budget Scope

Meopta, a well-known European scope manufacturer, released a new budget-friendly scope line called the MeoSport R. This 3-15×50 scope has a second focal plane, illuminated reticle. It also features side parallax adjustment that goes from 10 yards (yes, airgunners and rimfire shooters, that number is correct) to infinity.

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[SHOT 2022] Magpul FDC-9 and FDP-9 Prototype

Last year Magpul announced a collaboration with Zev Technologies that would bring the realization of a dream to fruition. They will be making the Magpul FMG-9 but for the civilian market as the FDP-9. Last Friday they unveiled that it is coming and they have an FDP-9 prototype at their SHOT Show Booth.

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[SHOT 2022] NEW Gear from 5.11 for 2022 from SHOT Show!

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is all by himself at the @5.11 Tactical store in Las Vegas during SHOT Show 2022 to go over the new lineup for the year. New stuff for men and women, gear, bags, and rifle cases, accessories, and more, plus beers and ice. Check it out.

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[SHOT 2022] Browning's New X-Bolt Target Rifle

New for 2022 from Browning is their X-Bolt Target rifle, in both standard and “Pro” trims.  Officially the “X-Bolt Target Max Adjustable Suppressor Ready”, the X-Bolt target has a few features that differentiate it from other X-Bolts.

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[SHOT 2022] AERO Precision Lahar 30 Silencer and A700 Rifle

AERO Precision unveiled two entirely new additions to their lineup at SHOT 2022.  Announced for the first time was the Lahar 30 silencer, and A700 bolt action rifle.  While the silencer was on display at range day I got my first look at the A700 on the SHOT show floor today.

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