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CMC Triggers Corp has announced the release of its new Remington 700 Adjustable Ultra Precision Trigger Group, a next-generation trigger system designed for one of the world’s most iconic bolt-action rifle platforms. Now available in both Flat and Curved trigger-bow configurations, this latest offering brings CMC’s proven trigger technology and ergonomics from the AR platform into the precision bolt-action arena.

The world of knives and knife enthusiasts is a niche culture centred on one of the oldest man-made tools. With the advent of AI and smart weapons or the continued progression of projectile firearms, it is the knife that has endured and repudiating replacement. Regardless of how you cut it, the knife is an enduring tool needed by humanity.

This Photo of the Day captures a practical precision rifle setup built around the Schmeisser Pro Hunter paired with the Schmidt & Bender 3-18x42 META, tested under less-than-ideal winter conditions. Cold temperatures and wind provided a realistic environment for confirming both rifle and optic performance beyond controlled range scenarios. For some of the competitions, I have to use a suppressor to comply with local rules. No problems for me, but it adds to the complexity.

TANDEMKROSS and Gunsite Academy are two names I never expected to see together. Gunsite is known worldwide as a serious gunfighting school, not a plinking range. That said, to mark the official launch of the new TKX22 Light Rifle in partnership with Davidson’s, the TANDEMKROSS team, including principal designer Tyler Marcos, brought a small group of us to Gunsite for an unusually relaxed range day with several first-production samples of their very first 100% in-house 10/22-inspired rifle. Here’s my first look at what we experienced with the TKX22 Light Rifle at the legendary Gunsite Academy.

On April 3, the US Army announced that it had received its first batch of XM8 Carbines from the SIG Sauer. The XM8 is a new, lightweight variant of the M7 Rifle. We first reported on the new carbine back in March, and James at TFBTV got the low-down direct from SIG Sauer’s Director, Technical Sales and Support for Defense Product Management Adam Agri.

While some of you out there might be able to get away without wearing winter gloves for your winter range sessions, up here in the PNW, things get a bit too cold for comfort if you plan on shooting outdoors. NEXTORCH North America just announced the Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves, purpose-built for reliable warmth and dexterity when the mercury dips. Designed and engineered for real winter operations in temperatures above 14°F, these gloves are intended to give you the performance without the usual trade-offs of bulk or lost control. According to NEXTORCH, the gloves feature a zoned insulation system that contains 40 grams in the palms and 100 grams on the back of the hand, paired with a waterproof-breathable membrane and CORDURA stretch fabric. The result is supposed to keep hands warm, dry, and operational through rain, snow, and cold, windy days while maintaining the tactile feel needed for serious work.

Bear Creek Arsenal’s expansive product offerings are adding a new firearm pattern. The BC-47 series is a family of 7.62x39 AK-pattern rifles. Keep reading for all the details.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 181! 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.

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor. 2026 has been dubbed The Year Of The Silencer here in the US, thanks to the end of the $200 tax stamp per suppressor. This has spurred a massive boom in silencer purchasing. Let’s take a look at some ATF data to see just how much of a spike the American silencer market is seeing.

The AK family of weapons is notorious, but the platform’s infamous partner is the 7.62×39 cartridge. Like Bonnie and Clyde, the AK’s reputation is inseparable from its chambering. That the cartridge is historically simple, robust, and effective is the key variable that makes the platform meaningful. With predictable terminal ballistics and near-mythical reliability, the AK and its round occupy a distinct niche within the 2A community.

Howa Corporation has publicly presented a set of proposed modifications for the Type 20 rifle, expanding the platform’s modularity and adaptability. The package includes an extended handguard designed to increase available space for accessories and improve forward mounting options while still retaining compatibility with a bayonet.

These days, the gun world is obsessed with all things tactical and self-defense oriented, but it wasn’t always that way. In the days before and after World War II, gun mags were oriented more towards the Fudd market, and people cared about hunting and outdoors living in general. And in that era arose two Super Fudds, whose opinions divided the shooting world—and still do, to a certain extent, although one of them prevailed in the long run. I’m talking about Jack O’Connor and Elmer Keith, and the Great Killing Power Controversy.

IWI US has officially launched the ARAD 5 in the American civilian market, manufactured at the company's new facility in Andersonville, Tennessee. The rifle was originally developed at the request of Israel's Tier 1 military and law enforcement units, and arrives stateside with a claimed track record of operational service.

Springfield Armory has announced that the St. Louis County Police Department has adopted the Echelon 4.5F 9mm pistol as its new duty sidearm. The Echelon series was developed as a modern, striker-fired platform with a focus on modularity, ergonomics and durability. At the core of the design is the patent-pending Central Operating Group, a self-contained stainless steel chassis that serves as the serialized component. This allows the system to be moved between different grip modules within seconds.

The SIG516 G3 platform continues to evolve with the introduction of the Bronze variant. While the core design remains consistent with previous 516 models, a rifle that combines a piston system and updated styling with modern AR features, this version adds a distinct Bronze Cerakote finish across the receivers and handguard.

Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes.

In 2019, the Russian news agency RG.RU released a photo of several new products from Kalashnikov Concern. The weapons were displayed during a visit by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, where the diversification and reduction of the military-industrial complex were among the topics discussed. The image showed several different weapons, including the RPK-16, an early prototype of the RPL-20, the 12.7x108/12.7x99 SV-18 large-caliber sniper rifle, and a pair of SVCh sniper rifles in different flavors. In the center of the photo sat a unique-looking light machine gun that had not yet been publicly identified. To this day, its designation has not been officially released to the public, and details about the weapon and the program behind it remain behind closed doors.

For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the new XM8 Carbine used by the members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. The XM8 is designed to improve maneuverability, especially in confined environments, while retaining the same 6.8×51mm ammunition and core operating system as the M7.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cool versus capable carry guns. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, we’ll start a multiple-part series about various holsters on the market and what's best for you. We will go through what materials are available and what will be best for you based on your needs and what firearm you prefer to carry.

One of the longest-standing American gun control laws was kicked to the curb by the federal government back in January. Now, as of April 2, the United States Postal Service says it is working on updated guidelines for shipping handguns in the mail—something that’s been banned for nearly 100 years.

Looking to arm yourself with Ruger’s updated, budget-friendly bolt-action, but you’re left-handed? Good news—Ruger now says it’s offering left-handed versions of its Gen II American bolt-action rifles.

Colt's Manufacturing Company has been awarded a $40,863,564 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production of M4 and M4A1 carbines under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The contract covers deliveries to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, North Macedonia, and Tunisia, with work scheduled to run through March 31, 2031.

In this episode of TFB Behind the Gun, I sit down with Riley Hart, Design Engineer at Heckler & Koch USA and the founder of Romeo Hotel Engineering. From designing the Thicc-Boi-12 shotgun suppressor for the Standard Manufacturing DP-12 to exploring radical concepts like his Gyro Brake, a gyroscopic style stabilizer intended to tame muzzle climb and recoil, Riley embodies the intersection of serious mechanical engineering and unapologetic gun nerd experimentation. We dive into how he balances OEM work at HK with running his own small shop design lab, what “unconventional firearms projects” really look like on the bench, and how his approach to suppression, stabilization, and platform-specific solutions challenges some of the industry’s stale assumptions. You can learn more about Riley’s work through his company’s website at Romeo Hotel Engineering – Unconventional Firearms Design ( https://www.romeohoteleng.com) and keep up with his projects and ideas on his social channels.

There is a moment every precision shooter knows: the stage timer beeps, and you have to make a barricade, a fence post, a window ledge, or whatever you fear the most, some kind of improvised field position your rock-solid shooting platform. In that moment, the difference between a hit and a miss often comes down to what is sitting between your rifle and that imperfect surface. That is where shooting bags earn their keep. In this review, we’ll take a look at a sticky bag from Armageddon Gear I’ve been using for 7 years - and something brand new I recently discovered!

Today’s Photo of the Day showcases a selection of Pro Tuning Taipan pistols, all developed in-house by the Frankonia Tuning Center in Germany. Each variant is built with a clear focus on precision shooting. While the images highlight a range of different configurations and visual styles, every model shares the same foundation, drawing from proven CZ-based designs.

Welcome back to another edition of Wheelgun Wednesday. This week, I want to look at the world of lightweight revolvers that are on the market and how they drastically differ from their full-metal variants. I recently bought the new Smith & Wesson Nightguard and although I'm not ready to release my full review yet, I have a standard 686+ that is almost identical except for weight. Shooting them side by side has been interesting to see the differences. When you look at other options like the airweights, there are two very different guns that you have the ability to choose from. Let's take a closer look at lightweight versus full-weight revolvers.

Heckler & Koch has announced the VP9CC, a new micro-compact pistol chambered in 9mm and manufactured at HK's factory in Oberndorf, Germany. The VP9CC is positioned as a smaller variant of the VP9 platform, retaining the ergonomic features and design language of the full-sized line rather than being developed as an entirely separate product.

Last month the Canadian Armed Forces announced they will be replacing thier C7 rifles and C8 carbines with variants of Colt Canada’s MRR. Up to 65,000 the new rifles, known as the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR), are set to be procured over the next 5 years. Colt Optics has announced that they have been selected to provide a 1-6x LPVO.

Wilson Combat has expanded its X9 series with the eXperior Elite Commander Double Stack. This 9mm pistol blends the line’s familiar ergonomics with modern, high-capacity performance aimed at everyday carry and defensive use.

Springfield Armory has introduced a new compact variant of its SA-35 series, adding a 4-inch 9mm model to the lineup. The release builds on the established SA-35 platform, offering a shorter configuration while maintaining the core design and features that define the series. The SA-35 is a modern interpretation of the classic Browning Hi-Power, originally developed by John Moses Browning