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The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact
by Rob G on April 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact is a purpose-built, lightweight rifle designed for smaller-statured shooters or anyone who prefers a shorter length of pull. Built around Weatherby’s lighter 6-Lug Standard Action, it pairs a compact stock with a BSF carbon fiber barrel to deliver a rifle that is easier to handle without sacrificing premium performance.
Taurus Upgrades GX2 To TORO Optics Ready Spec
by Daniel Y on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Taurus has upgraded the GX2 with a TORO optics-ready model. The GX2 TORO can mount popular red dot sights without breaking the bank. Keep reading to find out more.
FREE 10mm Pistol With Springfield Armory Model 2020 Purchase
by Daniel Y on April 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Springfield Armory is offering quite an incentive for purchasers of Model 2020 rifles. From now through August 31st, if you purchase an eligible Model 2020 you can get a free XD-M in 10mm! Keep reading for all the details.
TFB Behind the Gun #215: Moons Out 2026 w/ Pegasus Tests | Les Winner
by Luke C. on April 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Today I’ve brought back a good friend and a friendly rival at many competitions I’ve been to, Mr. Les Winner, owner of Polaris Logistics. He and his company are both key players in firearms shipping and helping competitive shooters legally transport guns internationally for matches. Today, Les and I recount some of his performance, frustrations, and struggles at the Moons Out 2026 Night Vision carbine match put on annually by Forgotten Weapons and Nocturn Industries. Les also takes some time to share his experiences as Range Master and Match Director, explains how he refines the match yearly with his team of dedicated range officers, and explains some of the theory and reasoning behind some of the features of each stage.
TFB Review: The New Smith & Wesson 386 Nightguard
by Matt E on April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
In the world of revolvers, Smith & Wesson is one of the juggernauts of the market with a plethora of options ranging in size and caliber. Their reintroduced the Nightguard line with the 386 and 396 models, both Lipsey’s exclusive variants that offer lightweight options in an L Frame, allowing for concealability and firepower, but what are they like to shoot? Let's take a closer look at the new Smith & Wesson 386 Nightguard.

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The Moral Decline of Ro Khanna
on April 30, 2026 at 11:20 pm
<![CDATA[Ro Khanna is a smart guy. And, I used to think, a decent man with bad ideas. ]]>
When Harmeet Met the Ostroushkos
on April 30, 2026 at 10:30 pm
<![CDATA[These days, to paraphrase Mark Twain's observation about the weather, everyone complains about extreme rhetoric and political violence, but no one does much about it. No one, perhaps, except Harmeet Dhillon. ]]>
'Normie Extremism' and Looming Violence
on April 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
<![CDATA[The Atlantic published a story today connecting would-be assassin Cole Allen to Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson. All of them, according to the author, are "normie extremists," a new trend made up of people whose actions seem more extreme than their ideology, at least at first glance.]]>
Cruel and Controlling California Coastal Commission Commences Consuming Crow
on April 30, 2026 at 9:20 pm
<![CDATA[The California Coastal Commission is 'a state agency within the California Natural Resources Agency with quasi-judicial control of land and public access along the state's 1,100 miles (1,800 km) of coastline.' They are a twelve-member board made up of six appointed from the general public and six appointed elected officials.]]>
James Comey: It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
on April 30, 2026 at 8:40 pm
<![CDATA[I am no lawyer, but in my uneducated judgment, it is quite likely that Jonathan Turley is quite right that the James Comey indictment is almost certainly junk that will fall apart under scrutiny. ]]>

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RE: I No Longer Support Donald Trump

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Wow. Didn't see that coming. However, I agree that I h...

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I No Longer Support Donald Trump

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RE: Future NBA Greats

I might as well start watching the NBA since college is...

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RE: Final Four 2026

Michigan was unstoppable.

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