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Austrac launches investigation into Tabcorp over money laundering and terrorism financing risks

Government agency AUSTRAC has launched a probe into Tabcorp over the wagering giant’s “ability to deal with money laundering ...

Nigerian Military Probes 1,450 Terrorism Cases At Giwa Barracks, Sends 500 Suspects For Prosecution

The Nigerian military authorities have disclosed that the Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, has concluded investigations into about 1,450 terrorism-related cases, with more than 500 suspects already transferred for prosecution in recent months.

Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal

In a multi-state comment letter, the attorneys general argue the proposal is unlawful and would create what they describe as a dangerous loophole

Conservatives, progressives unite to defend weed smokers' Second Amendment rights

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The Invisible Front: How PSYOP is Redefining Modern Conflict

FORT POLK, La.—At the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Soldiers from the 7th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion are focused on a critical aspect of modern conflict: psychological warfare. As they integrate with the 82nd Airborne Division for a demanding training rotation, they are not only honing traditional skills but are also testing the very future […]

TFB Review - 5.11 Range Ready Trainer Bag 50L

5.11 Tactical is a California-based company well known for designing and manufacturing high-performance tactical apparel, gear, and accessories. The brand originated in the 1960s when rock climber Royal Robbins developed the first pair of durable climbing pants, named “5.11” after the highest level of difficulty in the Yosemite Decimal System, signifying exceptional performance. In 2003, the company was officially established as 5.11 Tactical, focusing on outfitting law enforcement, militar

POTD: Colt Canada C7A2 With M203A1 Grenade Launcher

Rapid deployment remains a core capability for modern forces, and recent images from Latvia highlight how that plays out in practice. During Operation “Thunder,” troops from the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia conducted an airborne exercise focused on speed, coordination, and immediate task execution after insertion. It certainly looks like the Colt Canada C7A2 is on full auto. The operation began at the Lielvārde Air Base, where soldiers boarded helicopters for transport across the count

Wheelgun Wednesday: Python Copycat - The Pietta Blacktooth

This week, we saw further confirmation of the incoming Pietta Blacktooth that leaves us with a big question: How do you determine if something is the genuine, real deal? Is a gun’s identity in its name, or in its mechanical bits?Reviving old revolver designs @ TFB:Cimarron Firearms Master Engraved Frontier .45LC Package Gun Review: Cimarron 1873 "Evil Roy" Edition Wheelgun Wednesday: Colt Single Action Frontier Scout 22LR The Rimfire Report: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Western Marshal 22LR Review Pie

Hybrid Anti Materiel Round (HAMR): Delivering Decisive Advantage Through Unconventional Innovation

As the Army enhances Soldier lethality, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition’s (JPEO A&A) Product Manager (PdM) Small Caliber Ammunition is developing the XM1224 Hybrid-Anti Materiel Round (HAMR) precision cartridge for the MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle. No matter the operational environment, snipers continue to maintain relevancy and technologies to sense and see farther […]

Connecticut Glock-Style Pistol Ban HB 5043 Heads to Gov. Lamont

Glock 17 Gen 6 9mm Pistol. Img Duncan JohnsonAfter clearing the Connecticut House in April, the so-called “convertible pistol” bill passed the state Senate 22–11 after an overnight debate and is now headed to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. Local reporting says senators debated the bill from about 3 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. before approving it Wednesday morning.HB 5043 is not a narrow bill aimed only at criminals caught with illegal machine-gun conversion devices. It targets the future sale and importation of

11 Mother’s Day Gifts for the Concealed Carrier in Your Life

Mother’s Day is May 10 this year, and if you’re shopping for a wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, or daughter who carries concealed (or wants to), this list is built for her. These gifts run the gamut from under twenty dollars to a serious splurge, and every one of them earns its place by being something a real concealed carrier would actually use.This is not a list of pink AR-15 charms. This is a list of gear, training, and protection that makes carrying easier, safer, and more ef

Arsenal Inc Celebrates America 250 by Honoring the Armed Citizenry and America’s Firearms Legacy

Arsenal Inc., a premier American importer and manufacturer of semi-automatic Kalashnikov pattern firearms, is proud to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to the nation and the freedoms it represents. The United States of America marks this milestone as a quarter millennium defined by freedom, innovation, and determination. From its founding, […]

DOJ Is Finally Fighting Hardware Bans. Now SCOTUS Needs To Step In.

DOJ’s lawsuits against Denver and Colorado put common semiautomatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines at the center of the next major Second Amendment fight. image Duncan JohnsonPoliticians and advocates for gun control have tried repeatedly to turn the Second Amendment into a second-class right. Carry rights, magazine bans, “assault weapon” bans, pistol-brace traps, registration schemes — the strategy is always the same. Criminalize ordinary gun owners first, then force them to spend years

XS Sights Kits For The H&K VP9

If you’ve got an H&K VP9 and you’re thinking that you’d like to upgrade the irons, then XS Sights wants to talk—they’ve got a new set of fiber optic irons, as well as a new set of optic plates for this handgun.Better iron sights @ TFB:TFB Review: Fiber Optic XS Sights for Glocks - Worth $60 to Upgrade? [SHOT 2025] XS Sights Gears Up For Lever-Action Market [NRAAM 2022] XS Sights Teases Their New Sight Adjustment Tool TFB Review: Improving the Colt King Cobra's Performance with XS Sights A b

The Mounties Get Their Glocks

Canada’s cops are gunning up, and they’re not following the pattern of their country’s military and dithering for years, then buying SIGs. Instead, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, aka the Mounties, are buying Glocks.Glock @ TFB:POTD: The Glock 45 Upgrade - TriggerTech ACE Installation [SHOT 2026] Silenced Bond Arms Derringers, Better Suppressed Glocks [SHOT 2026] Ghoststar Tactical AR15 Stocks Take Glock Mags TFB Review: Glock 17L Gen 1 Reissue The deal for the new Glocks runs through Ra

Galvion Invests in Sentinel Photonics to Accelerate Frontline Laser Threat Protection

Farnborough, UK, 6th May 2026: Galvion, a leader in integrated soldier systems, has announced a strategic investment in Sentinel Photonics to accelerate the deployment of advanced laser detection and protection technologies to allied forces. The partnership combines Sentinel’s operationally proven laser threat detection and protection technology with Galvion’s expertise in soldier system integration and its global defence relationships.  […]

Left of Bang: How Marines Avoid Ambushes

Learn how to spot trouble long before it happens.If you walk into any defensive-oriented training class, there will be a good chance you will hear the “Cooper Color Code” being mentioned. Created in the 1970’s by legendary firearms trainer Col. Jeff Cooper, it’s a way of describing your ability to react to what’s going on at any given moment.Left of Bang is based on the Combat Hunter program, which teaches Marines how to spot and avoid ambushes before they happen.The original version h

Now Shipping: Howa Fence Line Rifles (In Standard, Mini Actions)

New rifles, but based on a familiar design. [Zac K.]Back at SHOT Show, Howa announced its new Fence Line series of rifles, but as with a lot of stuff from SHOT Show, we’ve had to wait a while for these rifles to actually make their way to buyers in the U.S. market. Now, the Howa Fence Line rifles are shipping across the States, including short-action, long-action, magnum and even mini action choices.Made in Japan @ TFB:POTD: Proposed Updates for the Japanese Howa Type 20Browning BLR 81 Ligh

PSA 11.5” 5.56 AR Pistol w/ HAR-15 Pistol Blade – $459.99

Limited Time DealThe PSA 11.5” Carbine 5.56 HAR-15 Pistol is a compact AR pistol built with practical parts where they count: forged 7075 receivers, nitride barrel, free-float M-LOK rail, Carpenter 158 bolt, and an adjustable H&R stabilizing blade. At $459.99, this is a solid price on a short 5.56 setup from Palmetto State Armory.Top Features11.5” 5.56 NATO barrel with 1:7 twist for common defensive and training loadsNitride-finished Chrome Moly barrel for durability and corrosion resistance

Federal Premium HST 9mm 147 Grain JHP Battle Pack 250 Rounds – $180.49 w/ Code

Limited Time DealLooking for serious defensive ammo? This Federal Premium HST 9mm 147 Grain JHP Battle Pack (250 Rounds) is a strong buy for shooters who want proven 9mm JHP rounds in a long-term storage package. Ammunition Depot has it listed for $189.99, but using code ALAND5 drops the price to $180.49, or about 72 cents per round.Top Features250 rounds of Federal Premium HST 9mm — five 50-round boxes in one sealed pack147-grain JHP load — built for defensive use, suppressed pistols, and PCC s