Bullpup

The U.S. Forces look a bit unfamiliar with these French FAMAS bullpups, but if you only ever knew about the M4 it’s probably like eating escargots for the first time. As some of you connoisseurs know, French cuisine has a lot to offer if you dare to try, just stay clear of the frog legs. TFB’s Photo Of The Day is at it again, and as the FAMAS is being phased out in most places except in the jungle we feel obliged to share as much as we can of this legendary firearm.

In a significant move towards modernizing its military capabilities, the Austrian Armed Forces have introduced the Steyr AUG 77A1 MOD "Nightfighter" into their arsenal. Unveiled during the "Tag der Offenen Tür" (Open House Day) at the Liechtenstein Barracks in Allentsteig, the rifle is part of the broader "Mission Vorwärts" ("Mission Forward") initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Defense.

It’s been a while since I saw a rifle that reminded me more of the Heckler & Koch G11, but here it is - the TTS Xceed R made by TEC TARGET SCHNEIDER GmbH in Germany. For our Photo Of The Day, we just love rifles and setups like this. In fact, this is the hunting rifle version and it’s also available with various suppressor solutions.

You may know the KelTec RDB, but you have never seen a bullpup moving quite as fast as this one. These photos were taken during the Rifle World Shoot in Finland, at Stage 19 which seems to have been a lot of competitor’s favorite stage. The competitor is Joe Easter from the U.S. National Team in Semi Auto Standard, and the team managed a silver medal after the Finns. As you can see, the KelTec has been modified, and we’ll get back to those details in a future interview with Joe.

In this video, James Reeves from TFBTV debates with "Benny" of the Austrian Special Forces to settle a decades-old question: Do Special Forces prefer the AR-15 over the Steyr AUG? They discuss the pros and cons of each rifle, examining factors such as reliability, versatility, ergonomics, and performance in various scenarios. Benny shares his expert insights and firsthand experiences with both firearms, providing a unique perspective on this hotly contested topic.

The Steyr AUG still sees heavy use in elite military and LEO units. In this special AUGust edition video, JamesReeves from TFBTV partners with Martin of the  @austriaarms2501  gun shop and YouTube channel to delve into four unique configurations of the Steyr AUG. Each setup is tailored for different law enforcement and military units in Austria, showcasing their specific optic and accessory setups, calibers, configurations, and barrel lengths.

Welcome everyone to the 246th edition of 'Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?', one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question - is this Gat a sweet deal or only have Fudd appeal? Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.