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TFB Behind the Gun #152: Guntrepreneurship with Ares Combat Systems
by Luke C. on February 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm
SHOT Show is one of the rare times of the year when I finally get to meet people with whom I’ve been corresponding for months or even years. This year I had the opportunity to meet with someone who was pivotal in getting one of the coolest 5.56 AKs I’ve ever seen into my hands for review. Emmanuel - the owner and operator of Ares Combat Systems, has had his hands in all sorts of firearms-related projects over the years following his service in the US Army. Since then he’s dealt with soft goods, and firearms, and is now getting into the night vision space with his new Helios solar-charging battery pack. Today Emmanuel and I will go over his history as a gun industry businessman, as well as some deeper details into Ares Combat Systems' first product - the Helios battery pack.
Taking The Term Rocket-Propelled Grenade To The Next Level, The GRP-20
by Lynndon Schooler on February 6, 2025 at 1:00 am
In 2016, a new conceptual mockup of a grenade launcher was revealed to the public in Russia. It was previously showcased as a working example at the Army Forum 2012 military expo near Moscow. Since its announcement, I have developed a growing interest in this concept. As a former grenadier, I appreciate the advantages of a lighter weapon-mounted system and the ability to achieve extended ranges.
POTD: Genesis Arms GEN-12 Personal Defense Shotgun
by Eric B on February 6, 2025 at 12:30 am
Shotguns are among the most violent firearms civilians can own, and to PDW one is an interesting take from Genesis Arms . The fact that it’s classified as a Short Barrel Shotgun and costs $4,999.99 will probably minimize the number of potential customers, but there’s no doubt this makes a great truck gun. Another benefit with shotguns is the possibility to mix between ammunition types, that can have a very wide range of use - from “master key” types, flechettes, bolas to setting things afire.
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.

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