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PAE Fires Establishes “Reveille Forge” to Accelerate Rapid Integration and Capability Delivery

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires has launched Reveille Forge\, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) at Redstone Arsenal. The now-operational facility capitalizes directly on the momentum from the Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT) led Operation Jailbreak’s Sprint 1 and the Army’s first ever API Marketplace\, which went live May 6. Designed to maintain […]

MG5 - Germany’s Modern Machine Gun

Previously, I wrote about the HK43 and how it eventually evolved into the MG4. From there, the design continued, leading to the HK121, better known today as the MG5. That’s where this picks up. The Heckler & Koch MG5 is Germany’s modern general-purpose machine gun, developed to replace the long-serving MG3 in Bundeswehr service. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, it represents a noticeable shift in German small-arms. While older machine guns like the MG3 emphasized raw firepower and extremely hig

POTD: Cadex Defence Goes Gold with Custom CDX-30 X-LITE FX Edition

Some rifles are built to disappear into the field. The CDX-30 X-LITE Gold FX Edition is built to be noticed, then shoot holes in your expectations anyway. Quebec-based Cadex Defence has long paired uncompromising precision engineering with distinctive aesthetics, and this custom shop offering in Cerakote FX Gold with a battle-worn treatment might be the most visually arresting expression of that philosophy yet.Beneath the finish sits the same CDX-30 X-LITE architecture that earned the platf

Wheelgun Wednesday: Why We Love Revolvers

Welcome back to another edition of Wheelgun Wednesday. Last week, we took a look at the Manuhin MR88's return, so if you missed that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at why we love revolvers despite their limitations in capacity and overall size. There are certainly benefits to carrying a revolver, but these types of handguns trigger an emotional response for a lot of us. Let's take a closer look at why we love revolvers.Outdated But Not Obs

Canada Launches Defence Drone Initiative

Earlier this week the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) to accelerate the development, testing, adaptation, and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Led collaboratively by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), the initiative will […]

Spartan Precision Equipment Introduces New Phone Holder for Hunters and Shooters Who Want to Capture Every Moment

East Sussex, UK (July 29, 2026) — For today’s hunters and shooters, documenting the experience has become nearly as important as the hunt itself. Whether recording a successful stalk, filming long-range shots for training, capturing trophy photos, or creating social media content, keeping both hands free while maintaining a steady camera angle can be challenging. Spartan […]

Snakestaff Universal Tourniquet Carrier

Of all of our EDC gear, a good tourniquet is important. While they are handy to have, finding a way

Beretta A400 Solo: Speed & Softness in a Mid-Range Semi-Auto

Beretta's new A400 Solo slots into the Goldilocks zone of the A400 lineup: faster cycling and cleaner operation than the A300 family, but without the premium features and recoil reduction of the Xtreme Plus or AX800 Suprema. It's built for hunters who want the A400 platform's proven reliability in genuinely harsh conditions (which include flooded timber, salt marsh, upland slop) without the extra cost.The B-LINK Pro gas system is the mechanical heart of the Solo. According to Beretta, it cy

SB Tactical & Die Free Co Partner on SBA6 Stabilizing Brace

SB Tactical is adding another entry to its A-Series lineup with the SBA6, a collaboration with New Hampshire-based Die Free Co designed to expand the minimalist platform that made the SBA3 an industry standard. The SBA6 accepts MIL-SPEC carbine receiver extensions and ships now in black, with Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab Green following later this year.The design direction is deliberate. Where the SBA3 prioritizes compact dimensions and reduced weight, the SBA6 builds out the platform wit

TacJobs – USAF Seeks Volunteers for Lunar Lander Impact Study

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing is seeking active duty military volunteers for a collaborative study with NASA to evaluate the impact forces astronauts could experience while standing during a lunar landing. The Wing’s Biodynamics team needs 10 to 12 active duty men and women for impact acceleration testing on the vertical […]

Gun Lock and Safe Video

The Emergency Department at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, Maine, now offers free gun locks and safes to patients, encouraging community members to keep firearms out of the hands of children and help prevent tragedies.

Wakefield teenager sentenced for terrorism offences

Counter Terrorism Policing North East has warned against online harms following the conviction of a Wakefield teenager for ...

Advocates urge stronger gun safety laws after teens involved in Susquehanna Valley violence

Teens have been caught in gun violence across the Susquehanna Valley in the past week, including a 16-year-old girl shot in Dauphin County Sunday, a teen found with a gun at Park City Center in ...

Second Amendment groups target purple state's decades-long 'permission slip' scheme with new lawsuit

Michigan gun-rights groups are teaming with the National Rifle Association to challenge the state’s permit-to-purchase law in a federal lawsuit. Michigan Open Carry, Michigan Gun Owners (MGO), the ...

Supreme Court agrees to consider Second Amendment right to AR-15s next term

The Supreme Court said Tuesday that it will consider whether there is a Second Amendment right to possess AR-15s and similar rifles, setting up the court’s latest potential expansion of gun rights.

B&T USA Increases Utah Facility Output - Over 7,000 Suppressors/Month

B&T USA (Brügger & Thomet) is a favorite brand for many TFB readers for their precision, quality, and incredibly cool firearms that they produce for both military and civilian sales across the globe. Now, they have announced that their USA facility in Utah has expanded for more employees, manufacturing, and output.B&T USA @ TFB:B&T USA Releases Advanced Rifle Suppressor LineB&T AG Regains Control of the Brand in the USMount Up: B&T USA And SureFire Suppressor Mounting System CollaborationB&

Tucked-Shirt Carry Tactics

For most people, their EDC is carried in an inside-the-waistband holster. The problem with that is that you have to wear your shirts untucked. For some, this really isn’t an option for various reasons, and they need their shirt tucked in. A tucked-in shirt doesn’t have to mean leaving your EDC at home. With the right holster, belt, and shirt choice, you can stay armed and still look put together.Why Carry TuckedVarious reasons for wearing a tucked-in shirt include attending a formal e

Voyage Coat

I’ve seen folks do this at the airport, load up pockets with stuff so they don’t have to pay extra baggage fees. This guy made a coat dedicated to the notion. It features 16 pockets and will hold up to 14 lbs of clothing accorisng to the manufacturer, but I bet a motivated SSD reader […]

CMP To Being Selling Surplus M14 Rifles

Image credit U.S. NavyIt’s finally happening, boys. The CMP has just announced that it will begin selling surplus M14 rifles. This has been a hoped-for but unlikely step for many years; however, it seems like it is coming later this year.CMP @ TFB:CMP Begins Selling Reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield RiflesCMP Contributes $10 Million For Wyoming Shooting Complex[SHOT 2026] CMP Shows Off New Old GunsCMP Drops M1917 Enfield Prices, Adds New 30-06 AmmoCMP To Start Selling Surplus Shotguns?Here is th

Simplicity Upgraded: Vortex Optics Releases the Crossfire II

It has been eight years, but Vortex Optics has upgraded its Crossfire red dot line with the Crossfire II. One of the company’s most popular red dots, the upgrades to the Crossfire bring features like motion activation, solar capabilities (select models), green dot options, and more. It does it all in the same small package as the original, with low and lower 1/3 co-witness mounting options.The Vortex Optics Crossfire IIConstructed of a rugged aluminum housing, the Crossfire II includes a l