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News, reviews and updates for military gun lovers, tactical enthusiasts and operators in the government and law enforcement.

The best headlamps and flashlights for every need

The difference between success and failure is often the difference between the right flashlight or headlamp.

6 weeks ago

Glock debuted two new pistols at this year's SHOT Show

Glock showed off the 19X-MOS variant of the tried-and-true G19, and new G49 which combines the best of two of their most popular models.

6 weeks ago

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Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’

The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.

New thermal optic shows bullets in flight, details a mile away

Machine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic.

7 weeks ago

Tim Kennedy takes veteran suicide forum to nation’s largest gun show

Tim Kennedy ― a Green Beret and former UFC fighter ― is prepared to be called other things when he engages with gun owners about veterans' suicide.

7 weeks ago

New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT Show

Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.

7 weeks ago

Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024

Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.

3 months ago

Marine Corps seeks lighter .50-caliber ammo for agility in battle

The Corps has asked ammunition vendors whether they could manufacture cartridges 24%-30% lighter than what Marines currently carry.

3 months ago

Soldiers field-test technology, innovation at West Virginia mine

The Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.

10 months ago

Javelin missile: Made by the US, wielded by Ukraine, feared by Russia

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

22 months ago

The Neptune anti-ship missile: The weapon that may have sunk the Russian flagship Moskva

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

22 months ago

Panzerfaust 3: The Cold War weapon wrecking Russian tanks in Ukraine

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

22 months ago

Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weapons

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

22 months ago

Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

23 months ago

Marine grunts are swapping earplugs for 21st century hearing protection

The fielding follows an earlier effort aimed at artillery and reconnaissance Marines.

3 years ago

These Marines will test a lighter, polymer-cased .50 caliber round

The case, links and ammo box are changing to lighten the load.

3 years ago

A new sniper rifle for the Army, Marines and SOCOM

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

3 years ago

Marines will be getting these ‘tacticool’ over-the-ear headsets

Artillery and recon Marines are getting the first order of INVISIO's T5 headsets.

5 years ago

A Marine rifle optic shortage nearly caused ‘critical impact’ in marksmanship training

By redistributing scopes and addressing maintenance problems, commanders fixed a looming optics problem for entry-level Marines.

5 years ago