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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 2 in United States v. Hemani, and the federal law banning gun ownership for marijuana users had a rough day. Justices on both sides pushed back hard on the government's position.

Caracal USA has been awarded a supply contract with multiple government agencies in Belize for its CAR814 A2 Patrol rifle, the company announced Thursday. The deal adds Belize to a growing list of Caribbean and Central American customers for the Idaho-based company.

If you missed how we got here: a three-judge Ninth Circuit panel struck down California's ammo restrictions in July 2025, applying the Bruen text-and-history test. California pushed for en banc review, got it, and the background check requirement stayed in effect during the appeal. TFB covered the en banc grant back in December.

Sturm Ruger & Company has announced a new 250th Anniversary Series of firearms, marking the United States semiquincentennial with a range of limited-production models. Each firearm in the series is marked “Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty,” echoing Ruger’s earlier Bicentennial commemorative releases from 1976. The lineup spans multiple product families, including the 10/22 rifle, LCP MAX pistol, Ruger American Gen II rifle, Mark IV 22/45 pistol, Super Wrangler revolver, and an AR-pattern lower receiver.

"Hybrid" means a blend of two (or more) things into one new whole. Hybrid cars combine gasoline and electric power. Hybrid animals like pizzly bears and ligers blend facets of the parent species into something new. Hybrid holsters take the best parts of leather and rigid retention portions, and combine them in a way that optimizes the best parts of both. This article will look at hybrid holsters, their pros and cons, and when you might consider adding one to your rotation.

Today’s Photo of the Day highlights the SSW40, a magazine-fed, shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher designed to deliver increased firepower compared to traditional single-shot systems. Chambered for both 40 mm LV (low velocity) and the newer MV (medium velocity) ammunition family, the platform is intended to bridge the gap between standard underbarrel launchers and heavier crew-served systems.

Last summer, I had a chance to head out to Smith & Wesson’s Maryville, TN, facility to check out a bunch of new guns, including an at-the-time prototype version of the  M&P 22X. To be frank, I wasn’t that impressed with the prototype version, and to be fair, it was in pretty rough, fast-prototyped condition (read, 3D printed). What has come out on the other side of that, since the official release of the 22X, is probably one of the best new entries into this specific genre of 22LR pistol I’ve seen since SIG released the P322. I’ve recently been able to acquire a copy of the new Smith & Wesson plinker and have been able to put about 1,000 rounds of various ammo through it over two range sessions over the last week. Today, I’ll be giving you guys my thoughts so far on Smith & Wesson’s newest semi-auto rimfire pistol.

A federal court vacated the Biden administration's pistol brace rule. The rule classified braced AR-pistols as short-barreled rifles requiring NFA registration and a $200 tax stamp. The court threw it out. That should have ended it.

If we want firearms safety to improve across the U.S., one way to do so is by emphasizing training at young ages—and Arizona’s state legislators are now looking at making gun safety part of the public school curriculum. Arizona SB 1424 is currently working its way through the House, and if it comes to pass, it might save lives.

Henry Repeating Arms continues to support causes that matter; its latest target for helping out is the National Forest Foundation, which is the non-profit partner of the United States Forest Service. These are the people who keep our public woodlands safe and secure for our use; Henry realizes the importance of that and has four new rifles for sale to extend its support.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 179! 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. This week, after much tribulation and waiting on the wheels of bureaucracy, we finally have the Precision Armament TiTrex .30 caliber suppressor in hand! We will take a look at the can and show it side-by-side with some comparable models.

Recently, a US company called Royal Tiger Imports announced that it will start importing AK parts kits… from Ethiopia. That might sound weird to you, but for me, it was like hearing about an old friend that you once lost contact with.

Photo Of The Day: While the B&T GL06 is well-known, there are virtually no images of the new shorter version called GL06 T. This is a shorter version of the 40 x 46 mm grenade launcher system. The original model was designed 20 years ago, hence the name “06”. With the two models side-by-side, you can clearly see it’s a much more compact version.

For as long as I’ve been reading gun magazines, the Ruger 10/22 has been the king of the rimfire scene. Lots of other manufacturers sell a lot of other guns, but any rimfire semi-auto under the $500 mark is invariably compared with the 10/22. The aftermarket supports the 10/22 to an extent that no other rimfire rifle has ever seen. And yet, it wasn’t a foregone conclusion that things would work out like this; the Marlin Model 60 competed alongside the Ruger 10/22 for decades, and still compares well today—as long as you can find one.

ZeroTech Optics has introduced the Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO, a new addition to its Vengeance series aimed at shooters seeking a single optic for both close-range and extended-distance use.

Black Trident has been selected as the winner of the SysPi SpezKr (System Pistol Special Forces) tender, securing a contract to supply holsters and carrying systems to key units within the Bundeswehr. The agreement covers equipment for the Special Forces Command (KSK), Naval Special Forces Command (KSM), and the military police. These units represent some of the most demanding operational environments, placing high requirements on durability, reliability, and functional performance.

Rock River Arms has introduced a new Retro A1 Carbine SBR, a short-barreled rifle built around a classic AR-15 configuration with modern manufacturing. The new model features a 10.5-inch chrome moly barrel with a CAR-length gas system and is chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington. It is built on the company’s forged LAR-15M lower receiver and paired with an A1-style carry handle upper, maintaining a traditional fixed-sight setup.

Gloves, boots, and the stuff you wear against your skin — where fit and durability matter most and get thought about least.

This article is based on one of the only publicly available reports I could find on U.S. testing of the Soviet PKM. In July 1975, an Army engineering team published an attribute analysis that examined a slate of off-the-shelf 7.62mm machine guns as candidates to replace the troublesome General Electric M219 coaxial weapon. The report, titled Attribute Analysis of the Armor Machine Gun Candidates (ADA018625), was authored by James B. Beeson and Thomas N. Mazza, drew together test data to rate nine weapons across 23 attributes grouped under Technical Performance, Physical Characteristics, and RAM-D (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Durability). Though this report is about a tank coaxial machine gun, I will focus more on the aspects of the PKM in an infantry role.

Photo Of The Day and we get to see a full-sized Walther PDP Polymer with an AImpoint COA. Apart from some details that have been kept black, it’s all tricked out in white for the IWA 2026 exhibition in Germany. For all I know, this is a one-off perhaps made by Walther’s Meister Manufaktur.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I took a look at some of the most common excuses for not carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to recap and look at my most positive interaction with a sheriff's deputy, which is honestly one of the best experiences I have ever had. It's been a few years since I’ve written about how to interact with police, so it's time to go over it again! Let's take a closer look at the best way to interact with police.

Revival Defense has launched the   Silencer Resource Center, a free, data-driven compatibility platform for suppressors, muzzle devices, and mounting adapters. The site went live on March 21, 2026, and is open to both dealers and end users at no charge.

Caracal USA has announced a new supply contract with government agencies in The Bahamas for its CMP9K platform, marking continued expansion in the Caribbean region. The CMP9K is a compact 9×19mm semi-automatic platform designed for law enforcement and defense applications. It operates on a blowback system and is intended to deliver consistent reliability with reduced recoil in a lightweight configuration.

At Enforce Tac 2026, Heckler & Koch continued to showcase its Modular Assault Rifle System,  now called the HK433 [MARS], alongside its compact counterpart, the HK433PDW. The HK433 is positioned as a modular 5.56×45 NATO platform intended for military and law enforcement users. It combines design elements from both the G36 and HK416 into a single system, with an emphasis on modularity, reliability, and cross-platform compatibility.

Today, we take some time to catch up with Jeremy Deadman of XTech Tactical. We’re diving deep into the data behind some of his recent successes and failures within the often-volatile firearms industry. We also talk a bit about SHOT Show 2026. The launch of the new LDR™2000 9mm Pistol Magazine Loaders, and of course, XTech's first acquisition: Creature Grips reborn as Thru-Flo Rail Covers. This is a great behind-the-scenes look into how one of the fastest-growing companies in the accessory market is paving its way forward. Please give a warm welcome back to Jeremy Deadman of XTech Tactical.

The modern shooter can be relegated into two primary categories: the professional and sports shooter. There is a bifurcation between the two groupings based on effectiveness in combat vs functionality for competition. The Forward Operating Grip (FOG) by Contour Tactics looks to blur the lines of both with a product that has a place in both worlds.

Today’s Photo of the Day features the B&T Hush Puppy Glock 19, a purpose-built combination of pistol and suppressor designed for specialized use cases. Based on the Glock 19 platform, the system introduces a selectable operating mode that allows the shooter to lock the slide closed, effectively turning the pistol into a single-shot configuration. This reduces mechanical noise and prevents case ejection when required. With the switch disengaged, the pistol returns to standard semi-automatic operation.

For this week’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’re stepping well outside the realm of practical revolvers and into something closer to functional sculpture. This is also, possibly, one of the most expensive firearms ever shown here on TFB. What you’re looking at is the Korth Panther set, an exceptionally rare pair of revolvers built on the proven Korth Mongoose platform and chambered in .357 Magnum. But beyond the mechanical foundation, these guns are less about shooting and more about artistic expression taken to an extreme.

At Enforce Tac 2026, the Hungarian manufacturer Gestamen Arms showed their G9 HSP, a semi-automatic pistol built around a modular fire-control concept that allows users to switch between different operating systems within the same platform. Chambered in 9×19mm, the G9 HSP’s defining feature is its interchangeable firing mechanism. The pistol can be configured as either striker-fired or hammer-fired by swapping internal components, a process that can be completed quickly and without specialized tools.