In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to look at and shoot the new Tisas 5.7x28mm pistol that will be coming to the US. Initially unveiled at IWA 2023 in Europe, the Tisas 5.7 is now on its way to the USA.

James Reeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk about new MAC and Tisas 2011s being imported by SDS. These pistols are inexpensive but appear to be well-featured. Check the video and let us know in the comments if these have your interest.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with his friend @Scuzi23 Michelle Viscusi to talk about the all-new Staccato C. According to Staccato, “The Staccato C is a 4-inch pistol that is the perfect all-purpose handgun. Small enough for concealed carry and big enough for on duty and home defense.”

Join us as Tomas Spohr introduces James Reeves to the newest Spohr Revolvers, now making their highly anticipated debut in the US. Crafted with the renowned precision and excellence that German gunsmithing is known for, these top-quality revolvers represent a perfect blend of innovation, reliability, and artistry. Don’t miss this exclusive look at the future of shooting excellence, brought to you straight from the heart of Germany to the hands of American enthusiasts.

Agency Arms is entering the AR market in 2024 and alongside their sister companies Riflespeed and Cloud Defensive, they’ve designed a custom rifle for Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics. This AR has a newly designed version of the Cloud Defensive COR rail that has step down section at the front to lower a laser aiming module out of the view of the optic. It also has a cutout window to allow access to a special version of the Riflespeed adjustable gas block. Some of these features will also be on the standard Agency Arms rifle, but not all of them! As you can imagine, Hop is devastated.

C&H Precision brought a whole new set of dedicated rifle optics to SHOT Show 2024 including a new MPVO and two new carbine-ready red dots. The new MPVO or LVPO will feature a 2-12 magnification range on a 44mm tube along with an illuminated reticle, parallax adjustment, and locking windage and elevation turrets for quick and secure adjustments. Meanwhile, the new ERD-1 and ERD-2 are two red dots with two different missions. The ERD-1 delivers a gigantic viewing window and multiple reticle options, while the ERD-2 is a compact, lightweight, and auto-adjusting red dot that sips on batteries and keeps your carbine ready to go whenever you are.

James Reeves is talking to Chris Mudgett of B&T about their exciting new changes for 2024 to their suppressor line, including “quick ship” options, modular options, titanium options, Surefire adapters, reduced backpressure cans, and opening up their entire catalog of 500-600 military and law enforcement suppressors to US civilians. Wow.

Join us in an exclusive sit-down with Mike Smith from Dead Air as we delve into the groundbreaking features of the new Lazarus 6 suppressor. This video is your ultimate guide to understanding what sets the Lazarus 6 apart in the world of firearms suppression technology.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is visiting Rost Martin, a relatively new firearms company that started up less than 5 years ago. The company has decided to release its first firearm, the RM1C. Rost Martin is a veteran-owned company based out of Dallas, Texas, and just like anything else Texans do, Rost Martin intends to do things big with the RM1C pistol. Rost Martin claims that their handgun has gone through an extensive amount of durability and reliability tests surviving 50,000 rounds in addition to debris and drop tests. On top of that, Rost Martin is offering the RM1C with all of its standard features for just $450 MSRP.

In the ever-evolving industry of firearm accessories, established brands are continuously innovating to stay ahead of the curve. In a recent development, Rugged Suppressors, known for its line of durable silencers, has introduced a revamped version of its tried and true noise reduction device – the SURGE. Dubbed the SURGEX, this updated suppressor, announced at the SHOT Show 2024, promises enhancements in size versatility, efficiency, and sound dampening.

Montana-based Olympus Arms returns to SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range with their Vulcan rifle. James saw it last year and made a very popular video about it, but there are some changes that have been made and also, James wanted to know about the accuracy of this platform.

Primary Arms Optics has introduced a range of new products for practical, defensive, and precision shooting. This lineup includes advanced rifle scopes and red dot sights, alongside a new series of mounts and accessories aimed at enhancing shooter performance.

Luke C is visiting with Scott from TiON Inc suppressors to talk about their brand new 50-caliber Dragoon .500 QD. This 50-cal suppressor weighs only 21oz! TiOn Inc. specializes in super-lightweight, user-serviceable titanium suppressors for virtually every caliber ranging from .22LR all the way up to .50 cal (not 50 BMG quite yet!). The New Dragoon .500 QD is the latest addition to the Dragoon series of rifle suppressors and is capable of handling high rates of fire from the spiciest big bore cartridges like 500 Auto Max, .500 S&W Magnum, and more.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is checking in with Andrew from SureFire LLC to check out the release of the XR1 and XR2 rechargeable pistol lights. Teased throughout the last couple of years of the SHOT Show, the XR1 and XR2 have been some of the most highly anticipated pistol lights and today SureFire has confirmed their release in just a few months. The XR1 and XR2 lights are compact size lights that boast powerful output, and rechargeable batteries. In addition the the XR1 and XR2, Andrew also has a newly redesigned tape switch with hints at a new dual-lead switch on the way.

James Reeves is at the EKOL booth during SHOT Show 2024 to talk about Turkish blank firing guns, how much they cost, and why someone would possibly want to buy them.

STP, or Sport Target Pistol by Prommersberger, is a renowned German manufacturer known for its high-quality 2011 pistols, crafted with precision and expertise in handgun tuning. Founded by Karl Prommersberger, a master gunsmith with over three decades of experience, STP has made a significant mark on the international stage with its match-grade pistols. The brand’s commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulously designed handguns, which are now set to captivate the US market with their debut at SHOT Show 2024.

Luke C @BallisticAviation is visiting with Kirk from Aero precision to talk about the latest extension to the bolt-action SOLUS line. Aero now has long action SOLUS receivers and complete rifles that still have the same great set of features and premium components found in the short action line, but now with new caliber options like 300 WM, further expanding the capabilities of the SOLUS Lineup of bolt action rifles.

At SHOT Show 2024, Hop visited the Kriss USA booth to see the new 3rd generation Vector. The new gun is still available as a carbine, pistol, or SBR, and has a few changes to make it more appealing to buyers in 2024. The rear of the gun now has a short length of Picatinny rail so it no longer requires the use of the proprietary Kriss stock. The carbine length Vector CRB now has accessory rail slots on the removable barrel shroud, and the muzzle is threaded. The 3rd generation guns also have an improved trigger, swappable grip, and a more slimmed-down look.

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.

Today Luke C (​⁠​⁠@BallisticAviation) is at the Fletcher Rifle Works booth in the Cesar’s Forum to talk with CEO Paul Fletcher about the latest developments for the OpenTop 11/22 series of receivers, rifles and pistols. The latest iteration to be released is the new Takedown model that features a very minimal amount of point of impact shift when removing and replacing the optic rail, or the barrel. With premium components from other well-known 10/22 aftermarket companies, the OpenTop 11/22 Takedown is the result of a lot of trial, error, and refinement by the Fletcher Rifle Works team.

The Electronic Scopeswitch from Antimatter Industries is a new type of optic mount that allows your off hand to control the zoom ring on your optic with just a button and keep your hands where they need to be on the gun. Weird. Check it out.

At SHOT Show 2024 Range Day, Hoplopfheil shot the new Sako 90 bolt action rifle. The 90 series rifles have a few improvements over the 85 series, including an adjustable trigger and two types of receiver for modern or classic optic mounting. As usual for Sako, the 90 will be available in multiple calibers, multiple action lengths, finishes, and furniture styles.

Today Luke C is back on the SHOT Show 2024 floor with Zenith Firearms to talk about their wild roller delayed rifle, the ZF-56. This new rifle combines a lot of the handling characteristics and features of the much-loved AR-15 platform with the theoretically more robust roller-delayed blowback system. The ZF-56 will be available in both 5.56 and .300 Blackout upon initial launch, and of course, that means that the ZF-56 will be compatible with all standard AR magazines.

James Reeves is at the Angstadt Arms booth to discuss the Angstadt Vanquish with its creator, Rich Angstadt. The Vanquish is an SD-type AR-9 that accepts Glock mags (of course) and features in integrally suppressed upper that uses a ported barrel and no baffles. There are rifle variants and SBR variants available. Watch today’s video to see what all the fuss is about.

Geissele is introducing an AK trigger! The new Geissele AK trigger bears similarities to their established SSA-E X model and boasts a cassette form factor that makes for easy installation. At present, the product remains unnamed and without a listed price, but the company anticipates its release this summer.

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.

James Reeves visits Kimber at SHOT Show 2024 to see their newest 1911-style pistol, the Kimber KDS9c.

The ultra low bore axis Archon Type B pistol recently got a few upgrades and is now being brought to the US with help from PTR. @Hoplopfheil stopped by the PTR booth to check out the new features of the Gen II Archon Type B. The updated Type B has a modular frame system with three different grip and magazine sizes, and the serialized chassis can also be dropped readily into the classic Gen I frame, or new heavier metal frames to add weight for competition. The slides are now offered with three different optics cuts, and Archon is also offering a threaded barrel.

SHOT Show 2024 has been the year of the lever action, and Midwest Industries arrived at the show with new accessories for all of them. Hop stopped by to check out the new stock accessories, and play catch up on the lever action handguards and optics rails Midwest has been making for a while. Midwest Industries lever action products include stocks, handguards, and optic rail mounts for several brands and patterns of lever action rifles, all of which can be installed without permanently altering the rifle.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with Mossberg to discuss two European military contract breacher shotguns that were designed to the specs requested by two high-profile European units. There’s a Mossberg 590M variant and a simpler, less expensive (and less frills) Shockwave version. Both will be released to the civilian market shortly. Check the video for details.