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The Top 5 Budget Guns at SHOT Show 2025
by Luke C. on February 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm
SHOT Show 2025 is in the books and that means the TFBTV Crew is bringing you their Top 5's - rapid-fire style. This time @BallisticAviation takes us through the Top 5 Budget items that the crew saw during the show including Bear Creek's Budget 8.6 Blackout pistol, PSA's updated modular concept shotgun, the Glock x Aimpoint COA combo, and even Hi-Point's new series of "large format pistols." Be sure to let us know what your favorite "budget" items were from the show!
Holosun's 2025 Roadmap | SHOT Show 2025
by Hop on February 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Holosun held a special event at SHOT Show 2025 to show off their upcoming optics for the year. @Hoplopfheil and @BallisticAviation stopped by to check out the new X2 version of the AEMS series, the new ARO EVO, and play with Holosun's thermal optics and the new IRIS lasers.
An Old School Solution to a Very Modern Threat: Shotguns vs Drones
by Giorgio O on February 5, 2025 at 1:00 am
First Person View (FPV) drones have emerged in a few years as a very serious threat to military personnel and vehicles alike. Most armed forces have recognized the danger posed by this new weapon and are investing in solutions to counteract it, however, most developments are not man-portable. The humble shotgun can offer a last line of defense for the soldier and it seems to be making a resurgence on the battlefield. We’ll have a quick look at the present and potential future of drone-killing shotguns.
POTD: The ToorKnives F13 Tommy Tomahawk
by Eric B on February 5, 2025 at 12:30 am
We don’t do Tomahawks or knives very often in our Photo Of The Day , but the ToorKnives F13 Tommy Tomahawk seems worthy of an exception. A tomahawk can be a versatile tool for everyday carry (EDC), especially for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists. Its lightweight design makes it easy to pack or strap to a bag. It can serve multiple purposes, including chopping wood, clearing brush, or prying in emergency situations. I try to keep an axe (with a more traditional look) in my car at all times - at least it’s more compact than a chainsaw!
Top 5 Handguns of SHOT Show 2025: The Best New Pistols This Year
by James Reeves on February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm
SHOT Show 2025 brought some incredible new handguns, and we’ve narrowed it down to the Top 5 that stood out. Whether it’s a new optics-ready Glock, an ultra-lightweight Smith & Wesson revolver, or a P7 M13 clone that’s even better than the original, these pistols made a serious impact. From concealed carry to tactical and competition-ready rigs, here are the best new handguns of SHOT Show 2025 you need to know about!

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