Welcome back to another TFB review. This week we have one of Benelli’s newest offerings: the updated modular version of their classic M2 semi-automatic shotguns. In a world of modern, highly customizable semi-auto shotguns, Benelli has always been one of the main options, with their lineup allowing the M2-G1 to be a fantastic option for consumers who want top quality without going extremely high on their budget, such as something like Benelli's flagship M4 variants that I reviewed last year. If you happened to miss my M4 EXT review, be sure to click the link here to check it out. Let's take a closer look at the brand new Benelli M2-G1.

When the mission demands precision fire beyond what standard medium-caliber platforms can reliably deliver, SWORD Defense Systems has an answer in the MK18 SA-ASR. The Semi-Automatic Advanced Sniper Rifle has been in development since 2010 and is built around a short-stroke gas piston system paired with an extremely precise barrel manufacturing process, producing a platform that sits in a performance bracket closer to heavy-category rifles while remaining mobile enough for field use.

There is a certain level of quality that I think we all expect when we see the term “Match” attached to a product. Whether that be a component, the whole gun, or the ammo, the word Match typically implies that the item in question is made with high precision, tighter tolerances, and maximum consistency in mind. On the other side of things, the brand name “Wolf” is typically a name I’ve only associated with one thing - cheap 7.62x39mm steel case. Today I simply wanted to take a closer look at Wolf 40gr Match Target, a rather peculiar ammo, and see what one of the least expensive match ammos currently available on the market gets us in terms of “match grade” performance.

A grant removes only the federal disability covered by the application. It does not cancel an independent state or tribal prohibition, and it does not excuse firearm possession before relief is granted. DOJ says successful applicants will receive a decision letter, the FBI will update NICS, and the grant will be published in the Federal Register.

Apex Tactical has introduced the Evo 6 Trigger Kit tailored specifically for Glock Gen 6 models, marking the company's initial aftermarket trigger offering for the newest Glock generation. The kit functions as a direct drop-in replacement for factory polymer components, swapping the trigger body, trigger bar, and connector. Compatibility is limited to Gen 6 frame models G17, G19, and G45; the company explicitly states the kit does not fit Gen 1 through Gen 5 platforms or third-party clone frames.

Taurus continues to expand the GX4 family with the introduction of a .380 Auto variant, rolling out the new GX4 Carry in the smaller cartridge starting August 13, 2026. The move adds another option to the growing micro-compact concealed carry segment while keeping the platform's core ergonomics intact.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 201, brought to you by Strike Industries, manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, as well as 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new or used guns, ammo to add to your reserves, or specific accessories like flashlights, range bags, optics, bipods, and magazines, each week we’ll have new sets of deals that might fulfill one of those needs and save you a few dollars.

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor. While things are still up in the air with the NFA Court ruling, the market has already changed. People are buying silencers, SBRs, and SBSs on a 4473, but not everyone. Assuming this all works out, and that becomes the new normal, what changes and trends could we expect in the silencer world?

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is optic selection for patrol rifles: red dot versus low power variable, zero distance, reticle choice in low light, and what actually survives being racked in and out of a car mount every shift. I know this can be a “religious” topic for some people, so I’m going to do my best to thread the needle.  Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers, whose support keeps this column going every week.

The British L85 is one of the more unusual stories in modern military small arms. Conceived during a period when Britain was attempting to develop a new generation of infantry weapons around a domestically designed intermediate cartridge, the project eventually produced the L85 rifle. This advanced but deeply troubled weapon would later become one of the most extensively reworked service rifles of its generation.

TFB’s Photo Of The Day goes in blue and red lights. Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro officers stand at attention in the darkness, berets crisp and squared, radiating exactly the kind of disciplined presence the force projects when it wants the streets to know it is there. These images capture something real about modern Brazilian law enforcement: formidable posture, hard equipment, and the weight of a city on their shoulders.

I presume the naysayers’ idea was that hipsters are urbanized young adults who reject mainstream culture and like niche equipment to pursue their interests—fixie bikes, old record players, and so on. I think naysayers also believe hipsters don’t have the physique to handle higher-power rounds.

Fierce Firearms has released the Wingman SBR, a short-barreled precision rifle chambered in 22, 25, and 6.5 Creedmoor, built on the company's CT Mini Rogue platform and priced at $2,995 MSRP. The rifle ships with a titanium action, 12.5-inch carbon-fiber barrel, and a base weight of 5.3 pounds without an optic, mount, or accessories. Let’s take a closer look!

SOG Knives is marking its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition release of the Fat Guard Bowie, restricted to 500 individually serialized knives numbered one through 500. The knife arrives at $399.95 MSRP and is available now through SOGKnives.com.

O’Connor granted Defense Distributed and SAF summary judgment on their Second and Fifth Amendment claims while siding with the government on three Administrative Procedure Act claims.

We currently live in a renaissance period for optics and especially red dots. Everywhere you turn, someone is making a decent red dot for recreational shooting or duty work. Expensive, quality red dots are easy to come by (you expend a lot of money on a product, it better be good quality). The more intriguing end of the product spectrum is the affordable or cheap end. How affordably-priced can something be while still being incredibly reliable and worth purchasing? We might have found that threshold in the new Vortex Optics Crossfire II Solar 2 MOA Red Dot. So, today we are going to review this lil’ guy to see how it performs and just how good it is. Let’s dive in!