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By Matthew Cox, Military.com Apr 5, 2020
Military Tech

After decades of failed attempts, the Army and Marine Corps are getting closer to making brass-cased ammo a thing of the past

About time.
By Chris Capelluto Mar 26, 2020
Analysis

Is the 6.5 mm Creedmoor finally the one round to rule them All?

Special Forces Operators are testing out the 6.5mm creedmoor ammo type for their M110 sniper rifles in the military. Is...
By Jared Keller Jan 17, 2020
Military Tech

The Marine Corps is officially picking up some lightweight ammo for the M2 machine gun

There's a bit of good news for Marines grunts tasked with rocking the iconic M2 .50 caliber machine gun: your...
By Jared Keller Jan 15, 2020
Military Tech

The Army has selected Sig Sauer to make ammo for its bolt-action sniper rifle

The Army has selected gunmaker Sig Sauer to produce .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition for the service's bolt-action M2010 Enhanced Sniper...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Oct 27, 2019
Military Tech

Inside the Army’s quest for a revolutionary new bullet

As Army weapons officials near the end of a bold effort to arm close-combat units with Next Generation Squad Weapons,...
By Jared Keller Oct 25, 2019
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7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt

What's the best ammo to jam up one's uniformed butt? You have questions, and we have answers
By David Roza Oct 10, 2019
Military Tech

The Marine Corps is eyeing this lightweight polymer ammo for its ‘Ma Deuce’ .50 cal machine guns

The Marine Corps is currently negotiating an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with Mississippi-based defense contractor MAC LLC to evaluate...
By Jared Keller Oct 4, 2019
Gear

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun

Legendary gunmaker Winchester is offering up the specialized ammo designed for the Army's new handgun for consumer purchase, the company...
By Jared Keller Sep 26, 2019
Humor

A soldier asked Reddit what kind of ammo this is. The responses were alarmingly consistent

The U.S. Army is one of the mightiest fighting forces in the history of mankind. It's also populated, at least...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Mar 18, 2019
Military Tech

The Army is stockpiling ammo ahead of its​ next big fight

The head of Army Materiel Command said recently that he is putting a high priority on munitions readiness to make...
By Michael Peck, The National Interest Sep 2, 2018
Military Tech

The Marine Corps Is Looking For A Taser Bullet

A bullet that zaps you with an electric jolt like a Taser. That’s what the U.S. Marine Corps wants as a...
By Jared Keller Sep 27, 2017
Gear

The DoD Has A $700 Million Ammunition Problem In Afghanistan

The Department of Defense has faced some serious obstacles with regards to keeping track of all of the U.S. military...
By Sarah Sicard Aug 16, 2017
Gear

Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers?

The future is here, and with it comes a potential replacement for combat troops: badass unmanned aerial vehicles that drop...
By Sarah Sicard Apr 5, 2017
Gear

The Army Is Considering A Temporary Upgrade In Rifle Calibers

The Army plans to field a 6.5mm intermediate caliber rifle around 2020 — but in the meantime, some riflemen feel...
By Francis Horton Feb 8, 2017
Gear

The Military Has A Plan To Make Earth-Friendly Munitions

It’s not everyday you meet a hardened warfighter with a green thumb. Service members are mostly trained to crater enemy...
By Sarah Sicard Feb 7, 2017
Entertainment

This Savage New Sport Combines Real Guns With MMA

Do you know what MMA fights have always needed? More violence. And in Las Vegas, you can get it in...
By Sarah Sicard Nov 7, 2016
Gear

These .50 Caliber Bottle Openers Combine Your Favorite Things: Ammo And Beer

Have you ever wondered what to do with all those used .50 caliber shells after a long day at the...