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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
