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

A new sniper rifle for the Army, Marines and SOCOM

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

12 months ago

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The essential base-camp coffee gear

From classic drip to stovetop espresso, the four brewing methods you need to know simply to function as a human being.

18 months ago

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The Army is ‘making artillery great again’

The Army plans to have a battalion's worth fielded by 2023.

23 months ago

This WWI helmet may outperform modern ones against shock waves

Any helmet is still better than no helmet, but at least one World War I-era brain bucket designed by France is better than your modern design in protecting against overhead blasts.

24 months ago

Only 1 in 4 soldiers likely to see Army’s newest rifle in coming years

The Next Generation Squad Weapon is expected to begin fielding within two years.

24 months ago

The Army wants to buy 40,000 ‘mixed reality’ goggles

The goggle would go to "top tier" Army units first.

24 months ago

No more hands in pockets: Army scientists testing how to keep warm without gloves

If successful, the device could help soldier dexterity in cold temperatures.

24 months ago

SOCOM’s about to get these Knights uppers in 6.5 Creedmoor

The gradual adoption of the Creedmoor began in 2017 when SOCOM explored procuring and fielding Precision Intermediate Caliber Ammunition, designed to first serve in a sniper role before eventually seeing wider adoption in a variety of other applications.

2 years ago

The Army just got a peek at Textron’s entry for the NGSW program

The NGSW-AR is the successor to the now-defunct Lightweight Small Arms Technologies machine gun program. Textron’s submission for the NGSW-AR appears to be a reworking of its LSAT prototype, albeit chambered for a new caliber with a few visual differences, including a new stock.

2 years ago

Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.

3 years ago

Hey, crayon eaters, these M27 rifles are built to be ‘Marine proof’ Heckler & Koch says in viral post

“A fresh batch of M27 rifles leaving Georgia headed to the Devil Dogs," the Facebook post from Heckler & Koch starts.

3 years ago

This 50-round drum magazine for 7.62mm could lighten the load for machine gunners

While the 30-round magazines are in use, the military is still evaluating the drum versions.

3 years ago

DoD just bought this formidable new sniper rifle in .300 PRC

The MRAD rifle is chambered in .300 PRC, a different caliber than what is being asked for in the Advanced Sniper Rifle program.

3 years ago

This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines

The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.

3 years ago

Special operations snipers are getting a new, upgraded riflescope

The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.

3 years ago

Here’s one of the big guns competing to be SOCOM’s next lightweight medium machine gun

The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.

3 years ago

The military is looking for a leap-ahead weapons fire control system. Could this system be the answer?

Three of the basic requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program's new fire control are met with the Sig Sauer BDX.

3 years ago

This flash bang grenade has safety, tactical and timing features not available in the military today

Under evaluation by the Air Force, the device could see use by troops in many forms.

3 years ago

Check out the new laser/light combo ‘pistol enhancer’ for the military’s new handgun

The pistol enhancer will give shooters quicker target acquisition in low-light situations.

3 years ago

These moving, robotic targets can modernize any range and keep Marines, soldiers shooting sharp

Marines have tested them already and are continuing evaluations for potential adoption into marksmanship programs.

3 years ago

More than meets the eye: Army selects next-gen camouflage system

The Army has finally selected a company to provide it with the next generation of ultra light-weight general-purpose camouflage.

3 years ago

The Marine Corps is buying new body armor as it works to upgrade the fit, feel and protection of vital gear

The new inserts and carriers provide a better fit for greater mobility.

3 years ago

New optic needed for machine gun, .50 caliber and automatic grenade launcher

Officials want the optic to help shooters find and hit the target faster.

3 years ago

SOCOM solicitation for ‘reverse engineered’ foreign weapons sparks Russian anger, warnings

Russian leaders warn U.S. military not to copy Russia's weapons designs.

3 years ago

This new helmet offers greater protection, options at a lighter weight

The F70 helmet can also accommodate Peltor hearing devices and additional facial protection.

3 years ago

This advanced night vision goggle is headed to Army and Marine units sooner than you think

An early version of the capability, ENVG-III, will be fielded in the coming months, followed later next year by the ENVG-B.

3 years ago

Check out the upgrades on the way for this 7.62 mm machine gun

An adjustable buttstock and check weld will help soldiers find the right fit when firing.

3 years ago