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TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F 9mm COA
by Adam Scepaniak on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “COA” stand for? Nobody knows… internet lore says possibly Closed Optic Assembly while others argue Combo A-Cut (referring to the slide cut required to mount this optic).
POTD: The USMC Shooting Team In Interservice Rifle Competition
by Eric B on June 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
The Interservice Rifle Competition has been sorting out the best rifle shots in the U.S. military for 65 years, and the 65th edition at Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, showed the standard is still climbing. TFB’s Photo Of The Day gives you some of the best images from the event.
Florida Court Kills the Under-21 Concealed Carry Ban
by Josh C on June 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Florida's ban on concealed carry for adults aged 18 to 20 is gone. On June 17, 2026, the state's Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in Eubanks v. State that section 790.06(2)(b), Florida Statutes, is facially unconstitutional as to young adults ages 18 to 20. That's the provision in the licensing law that set the floor at 21. A unanimous three-judge panel said the age cutoff can't be squared with the Second Amendment, and the state's own Attorney General agreed.
New Valhalla Gen 2 Bipod From Spartan Precision Equipment
by Eric B on June 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A good bipod isn't just about keeping the muzzle off the ground. It's a stability system that lets a shooter manage recoil, control follow-through, and call shots with confidence. In prone, a bipod replaces the shooter's supporting arm, freeing it for trigger control and loading. In field positions, a bipod can anchor the front of the rifle against a pack, a log, or uneven terrain where a sling or hand position won't cut it. For hunters glassing and then transitioning to a shot, fast deployment and a wide footprint are what close the gap between a spotted animal and a clean hit.
SK Guns Honors 9/11 with Limited-Edition Custom Commander 1911 9mm
by Adam Scepaniak on June 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm
SK Guns has created another highly-customized and attractive firearm on the 1911 platform, and this time they are honoring and remembering 9/11 as we approach the 25th Anniversary of that iconic day. The Limited-Edition and Custom Commander 1911 9mm will show a depiction of the Twin Towers, an engraving of “25 Years of Remembrance,” and a lot more inscriptions to commemorate that day.

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Mamdani Is Now King of New York After Sweep in Congressional Primary Contests; DSA Rising Fast
on June 24, 2026 at 1:20 pm
<![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani took a big risk by endorsing three candidates in New York's Congressional races, targeting two powerful incumbents to knock off, and going against House leadership and retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler with challenges from DSA-aligned loyalists. ]]>
Vladimir Putin Is a Very Unhappy Man Right Now
on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm
<![CDATA[I have written a couple of times recently about the current state of the war between Ukraine and Russia, but until today, Vladimir Putin has been relatively silent about the changing realities on the battlefield and, most especially, in Russia. ]]>
Tuesday’s Final Word
on June 24, 2026 at 2:00 am
<![CDATA[For tabs she couldn't care less, fastidious and precise ...]]>
Why Have 40 People Drowned in France in the Past Week?
on June 24, 2026 at 1:20 am
<![CDATA[There's a major heatwave taking place across most of Europe this week. Here's visualization showing the "temperature anomalies" which have driven temperatures in many European capitals close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (and in some cases over that).]]>
Soundin' Like Acting DNI Bill Pulte Swept In With a Broom to Sweep Out
on June 24, 2026 at 12:40 am
<![CDATA[Much like he did when he hit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, businessman-turned-acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte has come in ready to clean house.]]>

RE: Automated car worth it?

Not me. I would rather have my hand on the wheel. I n...

By Donald Baker , 1 month ago
RE: Thomas Massie

Well, I think it was amazing that they had to put the f...

By Phidippides , 1 month ago
RE: Thomas Massie

I didn't bother voting for either of those two clowns. ...

By Donald Baker , 1 month ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I like Trump but I am off the Trump train. He is compr...

By Donald Baker , 1 month ago
Thomas Massie

This primary race in Kentucky has been all over the new...

By Phidippides , 1 month ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

I hadn't heard that Trump had a "disclosure speech" rea...

By Phidippides , 1 month ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

Yeah but you have congressmen who claimed to have been ...

By Donald Baker , 1 month ago
RE: Alien Disclosure - Not Off Target Anymore?

A mainstream topic, but does it mean anything? There's...

By Phidippides , 1 month ago
Automated car worth it?

I'm not currently in the market for a new car, but I'm ...

By Phidippides , 1 month ago