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By Jan 9, 2017
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Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

Vintage military surplus small arms have always been popular among the shooting community. Small arms from both world wars are...
By Oct 3, 2016
Reviews

The ‘Wind Cheater’ Is A Lightweight Rain Jacket For Warfighters

Most names for tactical gear and apparel don’t really stand out, but this featherweight jacket from Fenton, Missouri’s FirstSpear sports...
By Jul 14, 2016
Reviews

Why Your Rifle Magazines Make A Big Difference

When it comes down to it, magazines are arguably the simplest mechanism in any firearm; a box with a spring...
By Jun 14, 2016
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This Is The Last Travel Bag You’ll Ever Need To Buy

Traveling is cool, but most travel gear really isn’t. Cramming your stuff into a cheap suitcase inevitably leads to disaster...
By Jun 2, 2016
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This Versatile Bag Will Hide A Handgun And So Much More

Concealed carry has increasingly become a major focus in many parts of the tactical gear industry. There’s large market for...
By May 11, 2016
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This Lightweight Jacket Is Perfectly Suited For The Modern Commando

The softshell jacket is the new face of military outerwear. If the classic M-65 Field Jacket was an icon of...
By Apr 27, 2016
Reviews

From Tactical To Practical: Here’s Your Ultimate Assault Pack

When it comes to an everyday use bag, there’s not a whole lot of overlap between what you need for...
By Mar 10, 2016
Entertainment

‘Hyena Road’ Brings Grinding Complexity Of Ground Combat In Afghanistan To The Screen

Translating the experiences of those who served in the Global War on Terror onto film has yielded mixed results, with...
By Feb 4, 2016
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The Best Tacticool Gear From SHOT Show 2016

In January, more than 64,000 firearms enthusiasts, law enforcement officials, and professional warfighters poured into the Sands Expo Center in...
By Jan 13, 2016
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What The Army Needs In A New Service Pistol

The gun enthusiast world was set buzzing recently with the news that Naval Special Warfare would be adopting the Glock...
By Nov 11, 2015
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10 Odd Weapons From US Military History

From the legendary M1 Garand to today’s M4 and M16 rifles, standard-issue infantry rifles have been the ubiquitous icons of...
By Oct 28, 2015
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Why The Military Is Moving On From The M16

The M16A4 may soon retire. This week, the Marine Corps announced via internal memo that the M4 carbine will become...
By Sep 2, 2015
History

How Joint Special Operations Command Became America’s ‘Perfect Hammer’

America’s most elite special operations units have increasingly found themselves in the spotlight. After the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips...
By Aug 27, 2015
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The Army’s Humvee Replacement Marks The End Of An Era

The era of the Humvee is over. On Aug. 25, the Army announced the winner of the production contract for...
By Aug 21, 2015
Reviews

Old Weapon Systems Still Serve The Military Well

During the recent Republican debate, presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee chose the venerable B-52 Stratofortress to exemplify how the military was...
By Jul 31, 2015
Reviews

These 8 Big Changes Improved Load-Bearing Combat Gear

It goes by many names: Deuce gear, TA-50, or 782 gear. Whatever the nickname, load-bearing equipment is some of the...
By Jul 8, 2015
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Here’s The Tech The Army Wants To Use To Upgrade The M4

Several months ago, the Army’s Project Engineering Office for Individual Weapons announced it was looking for sources to pursue what...
By Jun 30, 2015
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These Firearms Manufacturers Represent The Top Competition For The Army’s New Handgun

Earlier this month, the Army updated its notice for the Modular Handgun System that is slated to find a replacement...
By Jun 24, 2015
History

How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today

June 19, 1942, is not a familiar date to most. But members of the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment know...
By Jun 17, 2015
News

Colt Defense’s Bankruptcy Marks A Changing Small Arms Industry

Over the past weekend, Colt Defense announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; a move that signaled how...
By Jun 12, 2015
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Combat Helmets Have Moved Beyond Just Protection

One of the most iconic pieces of equipment worn by American service members is the combat helmet. From the flat-brimmed...
By Jun 9, 2015
Entertainment

The Next Great Military Techno Thriller Has Finally Arrived

The military techno thriller novel has had a tough time in the post-9/11 world; the Global War on Terror doesn’t...
By Jun 4, 2015
Community

Banning Federal Weapons For Police Doesn’t Solve The Cultural Problem

Over the past year, the debate over law-enforcement reform — particularly over the use of deadly force — has risen...
By May 22, 2015
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Why Russia’s New Tanks Are A Wake-Up Call For The US

During its annual May 9 Victory Day Parade commemorating the end of World War II, the Russian military brings out the...
By May 13, 2015
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The Army And Marine Corps’ Ammo Debate Is About More Than Bullets

The House Armed Services’ Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee has shed light on one of the more bewildering defense...