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At Partner 2025, Zastava Arms unveiled what may be the next step in Serbia’s small-arms evolution: a light machine gun (LMG) derived from the company’s long-running M84 general-purpose machine gun, but chambered for the intermediate 6.5x39 (6.5 Grendel) cartridge. This new variant follows a wider Serbian program to move away from purely legacy calibers toward modern intermediate cartridges that offer improved ballistic performance without the weight and recoil penalties of full-power rifle rounds. The result is a clear operational requirement: a lighter, more accurate squad automatic weapon in 6.5x39 that extends reach and terminal effect while keeping logistics and carry weights manageable for infantry squads.

Photo Of The Day: When the interim weapon, Automatkarbin M4A (M4A carbine), was introduced into the Swedish Armed Forces earlier this year, it was the result of an expedited procurement to compensate for the technical issues with Automatkarbin 5 as well as the firing ban on the latest Automatkarbin 24.

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is RedHat Armament LLC, a manufacturer of products that keep you aware of firearm transportation laws and regulations.

Barnes Bullets has revealed its 2026 new product lineup, with expanded offerings set to reach shelves early next year. According to the company, the upcoming catalog will feature new ammunition options developed to meet the needs of hunters, precision shooters, and reloaders who rely on Barnes for consistent terminal performance and all-copper projectile technology.

TAG Precision has introduced a new RMR Adapter Plate for the Kimber 2K11 and 1911, giving shooters a durable and purpose-built option for running modern optics on two long-established handgun platforms. The plate is machined in Dallas, Texas, from American-made 4140 steel and finished in QPQ Black Nitride, aiming to provide a secure, wear-resistant mounting interface for RMR-pattern red dots.

Weatherby has introduced two new dangerous game hunting versions of their Mark V bolt action rifle, dubbed Frontier and DGR. The main differences between the two rifles are in the furniture and chambering options. Weatherby advertises these new products as rifles engineered to operate in the extremes and deliver when every moment matters.

Heckler & Koch’s CC9 Micro Compact now arrives in a distributor-exclusive configuration through Iron Valley Supply. The CC9 is HK’s smallest handgun to date, designed as a striker-fired micro-compact built to the same mechanical standards as the company’s full-size service pistols. HK states that the platform was tested in accordance with NATO AC/225 protocols during development.

This past spring, I was invited to a training facility in Florida for a two-day set of courses. The Faculty was called W.O.F.T. and while I thought the name sounded a little funny, I looked into them and soon realized how unique this place looked to be. W.O.F.T. stands for “Where Our Families Train,” and after looking over their website, I agreed to visit their facility.

Today’s Photo of the Day shows U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Seventh Fleet conducting a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG-69) while underway in the South China Sea. Live-fire training at sea is said to allow crews to maintain weapons proficiency in the same environment where they operate daily, reinforcing safety, discipline, and readiness under realistic conditions.

In 2024, Remington (now part of “The Kinetic Group”) introduced a whole bunch of new ammunition lines, including several different variants of .22LR ammunition. One of those was their new Remington “Ranch Hand” ammunition, which we’ll be looking at today. Ranch Hand is an almost perfect name for the ammo if you’re trying to get people to think of it as workhorse pest-control ammunition, and today we’ll largely be judging it with that kind of performance in mind. Over the last 6 months or so, I’ve shot a collective 300 rounds of this stuff, and I have a few thoughts on what I think might be the best I’ve seen yet from Remington’s growing arsenal of .22 LR ammunition.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 166! 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.

WOOX has announced the release of a new series of stocks designed for firearms equipped with a rear 1913 receiver interface. This mounting pattern is increasingly common on MP5-style platforms as well as a range of modern tactical firearms, and WOOX is positioning the new line as a premium upgrade for users seeking precision, modularity, and refined construction.

Viridian Weapon Technologies has introduced its newest rifle optic, the VENTA Green Dot, positioned as a compact sight for shooters who prioritize fast acquisition, minimal weight, and clear sight pictures. The VENTA is built around a 2 MOA green dot and a 1x22 mm fully multi-coated lens system designed to provide consistent clarity under a wide range of lighting conditions.

Theon International Plc has announced what is described as the largest single night vision procurement ever placed by a European NATO member. OCCAR has finalized a contract revision with the THEON and Hensoldt consortium for an additional 100,000 Mikron binocular night vision goggles for the German Bundeswehr, along with a firm order for 4,000 units for the Belgian Armed Forces. The total value of the agreement is reported at approximately €1 billion.

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. This week we are looking forward to 2026. SHOT Show is looming and with the changes to US suppressor laws starting on January 1st, we are poised for some major market shifts.

I was typing away on the keyboard of my recently deceased MacBook Pro one morning when a delivery arrived—not particularly unusual for a guy who writes about guns—but nobody had mentioned this one, causing me to be caught off guard. As I head back to my desk, trying to find a weakness in the packaging like a child on Christmas morning, a familiar lime green I’ve come to know over the years began to tease its way out of the box, forcing me to ask myself, “Did Meprolight make a friggin scope?” As I sat back down, admiring the fancy presentation, it became clear that what I had in my hands was a new MVO (Mepro Variable Optic) 3-18x44 FFP (First Focal Plane) M3 with MIL Reticle.

At a certain point in every gun owner's life, they get to the point where their collection has outgrown that corner of their closet or the spot under their bed. There can also be the introduction of children or a significant other that might make you think twice about not locking up your firearms. Aside from the obvious and important reasons to securely store your guns, sometimes they just look better in a nice safe or cabinet. When my girlfriend and I moved in together last spring, secure gun storage was a non-negotiable for her, and I wanted a better way to store my ever-expanding gun collection. I reached out to Hornady and asked if they could send over their, at-the-time brand-new 18 Gun Cabinet, and they happily agreed.

In today’s Photo of the Day, we have a number of interesting firearms captured, as they’re used to engage targets on the Lethal Serpent lane during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Best Sniper Team Competition. The photograph was taken in November 2025, at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Above you can see a Spanish sniper team member using his Heckler & Koch G36, with a red dot and magnifier from SIG Sauer.

Morphy's December 16-18 firearms auction reads like a catalog from a different century—one where engravers signed their work, walnut was selected by eye and grain rather than price point, and the word "custom" meant something a man with calloused hands had actually customized.

At a press conference, on 12 December, the Slovak Republic’s armed forces presented an entirely new suite personal weapons. In addition to new weapons, a new uniform design with a completely new camouflage pattern was also introduced. New personal equipment including vests, boots, plate carriers, helmets and load bearing kit were also introduced by Slovakia’s Minister of Defence (and Deputy Prime Minister) Robert Kaliňák. During the announcement four soldiers paraded wearing the new kit and carrying the new firearms.

Cole Fine Guns has been bringing a lot of gorgeous and astonishingly attractive firearms to the market lately, and they are growing that continually expanding portfolio once again. This time, they are announcing a Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with upgraded furniture as well as a Zoli Z-Expedition 20 Gauge with light barrels.

Diamondback Firearms, known for AR-15s and surprisingly now revolvers as well, has given us a surprise yet again by announcing their new Ventra line of suppressors that spans the gamut of .22 Long Rifle (rimfire) to .30 Cal (.300 Remington Ultra Mag) offerings.

Palmetto State Armory has officially released the Olcan, a long-anticipated bullpup variant of the JAKL rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO or .300 AAC Blackout. Built around a 6105 monolithic rifle-length upper receiver, the Olcan relocates the JAKL’s fully captured buffer system into the upper, allowing for its compact bullpup layout while maintaining the platform’s rigidity and operating characteristics.

Rock Island Auction Company has set a world record for the most expensive AK-47 pattern rifle ever sold at an auction. Of course, it’s not just any AK; it’s a milled receiver Chinese Type 56 fully transferable machine gun, a Vietnam War bringback by USMC Lt. Col. Frank Wolcott. This rifle was sold during the December 2025 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction for a whopping $246,750, way exceeding the estimated price range of $80,000-$130,000 that the lot was initially expected to be sold for.

Zastava unveiled a new machine gun chambered in the increasingly popular .338 Norma Magnum prototype at the Partner 2025 arms expo in Belgrade. Partner 2025 (held September 23-26, 2025) was officially opened by the Serbian Ministry of Defense and showcased the country’s latest military technology. As a machine gun guy, observing Partner 2025, I took note of the Zastava .338 NM MG, and in my opinion, it is one of the exhibition’s most innovative infantry weapons. Overall, the system represents both a technical and strategic milestone: for the first time, Serbia joins the cadre of nations fielding next-generation medium machine guns in the .338 Norma Magnum caliber. With this entry, Zastava joins a small, select group of manufacturers and nations investigating or adopting the .338 Norma Magnum for medium/heavy machine guns, pushing the boundaries of automatic fire while keeping the company’s trademark emphasis on durability and battlefield practicality.

Today’s Photo of the Day highlights the CZ BREN 3 chambered in 300 AAC Blackout in its short‑barrel SR configuration. This newest generation of the BREN family continues CZ’s move toward a lighter, more compact, and fully modular service rifle platform. The 300 Blackout version is designed with suppressed performance in mind, combining a short‑stroke gas piston with a three‑position adjustable gas system that allows the rifle to be tuned for subsonic ammunition and demanding field conditions. This version includes a suppressor from A-Tec.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the clothing out there. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a quick read. This week, I want to take a closer look at some of the considerations you need to think about when you carry across state lines, along with how to transport your gun in states that may not allow you to carry concealed. There are a few easy ways to set yourself up for success.

Beretta has announced a new holiday partnership with Hook & Barrel magazine for the Yipee-Ki-Yay Christmas Giveaway, a promotion centered on one of the most recognizable pistols in both Hollywood and firearms history: the Beretta 92.

Safariland has announced new holster fits for the recently introduced GLOCK Gen 6 series, covering the G17, G19, and G45 models. With the expansion, users of the updated pistols now have access to Safariland’s duty-grade retention systems as well as the company’s inside-the-waistband and everyday carry options. I played around on Safariland’s holster finder and searched for Gen 6 Glocks, and there were already quite a few options available.

Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom has officially secured ATF certification for the MSBS GROT Pistol, marking a major milestone in the rifle family’s long-anticipated entry into the American civilian market. The approval covers three barrel configurations, in 10.5”, 13”, and 14.5”, giving U.S. shooters multiple options once the platform becomes available through distributor Arms of America.