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You can now score your very own Army surplus M17 pistol for a limited time
Army

You can now score your very own Army surplus M17 pistol for a limited time

Sig Sauer is offering a limited number of surplus M17 pistols originally fielded by the Army, the company announced on Wednesday

7 things you need to know about gun ownership
Guns

7 things you need to know about gun ownership

A gun owner or enthusiast owes it to themselves to stay up to date on laws, training, and legal protection

Night ops just got a lot more comfy thanks to all these plushy weapons of war
Mandatory Fun

Night ops just got a lot more comfy thanks to all these plushy weapons of war

Why yes, this is an M18 Claymore Mine neck pillow, and yes, you can buy it, along with an arsenal of other plushy weapons of mass destruction thanks to the folks over at Evike.

The unexpected development of the pup tent
Tactics

The unexpected development of the pup tent

“Pup tents” were most likely named by Civil War troops, who commonly used the word "dog" for military slang, such as "dog tags"

You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car
World War II

You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car

Nothing screams "I'm a boss" like driving a car fit for one — especially if that car was once the preferred ride of Gen. George S. Patton

The American pistol that’s served the US military in battle for more than 100 years
Guns

The American pistol that’s served the US military in battle for more than 100 years

For more than a hundred years, one weapon has traveled with American troops into almost every crisis, hot spot, and war the United States has participated in

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now
Guns

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now

Dirty magazines... when we say dirty magazines, we know you’re thinking of the ones your buddy snuck in a care package and sent you downrange. Sure, that may have put you in a little bit of trouble, but let’s be honest: your First Sergeant would be secretly thanking you for the centerfolds if he confiscated it. No, we’re talking about a different dirty magazine that could get you in trouble. Real trouble.

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask
Mandatory Fun

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask

Sixty percent of the time, it works every time

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’
Entertainment

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

You may not have many opportunities to go inverted over an enemy fighter anytime soon, but you can still rock the same style that Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell does in Top Gun thanks to an upcoming auction

The range PPE that you’re forgetting
Tactics

The range PPE that you’re forgetting

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and how important it is for medical professionals. And rightly so, because wearing the right protective gear can literally save your life and protect you from the dangers of COVID-19 and plenty of other diseases. Maybe it didn’t occur to you that the PPE you bring with you to the range can be just as important for your own health and safety.

This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit
Air Force

This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit

“Over the years, we’ve worked with [survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists] to develop this kit and decided what is the most essential equipment needed to survive”

Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe
Air Force

Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe

“Being a native Texan, my favorite barbeque is obviously Texas brisket, cooked low and slow"

The Army Is Making Good On Its Pledge To Bring Back The Carl Gustaf — With A Major Vengeance
Army

The Army Is Making Good On Its Pledge To Bring Back The Carl Gustaf — With A Major Vengeance

The Army Is Finally Engineering A Wingman Who Won’t Screw Soldiers Over
Army

The Army Is Finally Engineering A Wingman Who Won’t Screw Soldiers Over

The Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Is Both Alive And Dead
Navy

The Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Is Both Alive And Dead

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?
Navy

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?

The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun
Army

The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun

The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s New Aircraft Catapult Is No Match For ‘Goddamned Steam’
Navy

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s New Aircraft Catapult Is No Match For ‘Goddamned Steam’

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’
Army

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’