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After spending too much time in the safe, this Tikka T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor is back where it belongs - on the range. As winter gives way to spring, conditions are opening up for precision rifle training, and platforms like this are built to be used, not stored.

My local CMP-affiliated shooting club recently announced a full slate of bullseye pistol matches this summer. I have dabbled previously and plan on jumping in with both feet this year to work on my various distinguished pistol ranks. But that means I needed a good target revolver and ammo to go with it. So here is some info from my first go at loading .38 wadcutters for match use.

Česká zbrojovka has announced a new partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2, bringing competition-style pistol shooting into a digital training environment.

Canik has officially entered the suppressor market with the launch of its new VOID series, developed in collaboration with Otter Creek Labs. The move marks an expansion beyond Canik’s established handgun lineup into muzzle devices and system accessories.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives quietly published a new guidance document Tuesday morning titled Clarification of Terms Related to Firearms, Firearm Accessories, Firearm Components, Firearm-Adjacent Items, and Other Items Which May or May Not Be Firearms Depending on Circumstances and Configurations, and before you ask, yes, that's the actual title.

Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.

Purpose-built for the SIG Sauer MCX platform, the Reptilia Puller Ambidextrous Charging Handle is a low-profile, high-strength upgrade engineered for consistent, reliable manipulation from either side. Compatible with the MCX Spear and MCX Rattler variants, it delivers positive engagement without adding unnecessary bulk or complexity.

So, you bought a 5.56 NATO rifle, which is probably some variant of the AR-15. You quickly learned it is loud, gassy, and hard to suppress. Now your rifle doesn’t want to cycle properly, you’re chucking fireballs down range like a wizard, and you don’t know where you went wrong with the suppressor you bought. A suppressor that's great on a 16" rifle might be miserable on an 11.5" SBR (short barreled rifle). While many suppressor manufacturers tout they have “do-all” suppressors, that is hardly the truth. There’s considerations that need to be accounted for: sound reduction vs. length/weight, dedicated 5.56 suppressors vs. multi-cal/.30 cal suppressors on a 5.56 host, and flow-through vs. traditional baffle designs. The best 5.56 suppressor for you might be the worst for your friend. Your use-case, the host firearm, and your end goals will all contribute to your decision. So, let us help you cut through the smoke of this decision-making process so you can hit your target. Let’s dive in on your future best 5.56 suppressor!

In search of the Ultimate Photo Of The Day, I headed to the Ukrainian company Fort’s booth at Enforce Tac 2026. The FORT-230 reminds me of the HK MP, as long as we can settle for 9x19mm. After the brief, I’m quite prepared for my own FORT-230.

Welcome back to TFB's Small Business Spotlight! In this series, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we have a family-owned gun shop and manufacturer out of Cambridge, Maryland: REK Firearms.

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.