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By Jared Keller Sep 5, 2020

Entertainment

That time the Army nearly replaced the M16 with the pulse rifle from ‘Demolition Man’

“Wait a minute, this is the future. Where are all the phaser guns?"

By Task & Purpose Apr 28, 2020

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What do you know about the M4 Carbine?

The M4 Carbine is a 5.56 x 45mm Caliber Rifle. It has a maximum range of 600 meters.

By Task & Purpose Apr 28, 2020

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Check out this slow motion video of an M4 Carbine in action

The M4 carbine is the most popular weapon of choice among the U.S. armed forces. Capable of firing in semi-automatic...

By Chris Capelluto Jun 3, 2019

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Should the Army switch from 5.56mm to 6.8mm ammo?

Army veteran Chris Capelluto can barely handle the 5.56mm but he's ready for the 6.8mm!

By Paul Szoldra Oct 9, 2018

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This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing

This picture looks fake but trust us, it's absolutely real and a totally amazing shot on the photographer's part

By Matthew Cox, Military.com Sep 21, 2018

Military Tech

The Army Found A Fix For That Dangerous Glitch In Its M4 And M4A1 Service Rifles

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared onMilitary.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. U.S. Army weapons...

By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer Jun 21, 2018

Bullet Points

Fort Bragg Looking For Soldier Accused Of Trying To Steal Rifles

Fort Bragg police have asked for the public’s help in tracking down a North Carolina National Guard soldier accused of...

By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 18, 2018

Military Tech

The Marine Corps’ Rifles Are Officially Glitch-Free. The Army, Not So Much

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. Marine...

By Jeff Schogol Jun 4, 2018

Military Tech

Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training

For the first time in three years, Army recruits will have to pass a marksmanship test during basic training using...

By CWO5 Christian Wade, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Mar 28, 2018

Opinion

In Defense Of The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

After reading the article, “The Marine Corps’ Rifle is Super Expensive – And No One Knows Why,” I spent a...

By Jared Keller Mar 21, 2018

Military Tech

The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why

In their race to field a more powerful automatic rifle, the Marine Corps sidestepped the normal acquisition process and approved...

By Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest Mar 14, 2018

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How The M4 Became The Gun the Army Loves To Go To War With

The U.S. Army is an armed force with a truly global reach. At any given time, America’s premier land power...

By Jeff Schogol Jan 17, 2018

Reviews

The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4

To paraphrase the legendary military theorist Carl von Clausewitz: Everything in small arms is simple, but the simplest thing is...

By Jared Keller Oct 12, 2017

Reviews

The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss

In modern military history, “one shot, one kill” was once a creed only for the highly-trained sniper, the hidden assassin...

By James Clark Jul 31, 2017

Reviews

I’m Pretty Sure The Army’s New Night-Vision Technology Is Black Magic

Inside a dark shooting range at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Army Master Sgt. Lashon Wilson stands behind a barrier, kitted out...

By Jared Keller Jul 27, 2017

Reviews

CNN Crashes And Burns With ‘Exclusive’ Report On Russia Arming The Taliban

On July 25, CNN published an alarming report: Two videos obtained exclusively by the cable news network appear to suggest...

By Sarah Sicard May 30, 2017

Reviews

Soon, Riflemen Won’t Need To Aim — This Tech Will Do It For Them

If you’ve ever experienced the frustration and embarrassment of missing what should have been a guaranteed kill shot, rejoice: the...

By Jared Keller May 17, 2017

Reviews

Here’s What Gen Scales Thinks The Next Infantry Rifle Should Look Like

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Scales hates the M16 family of rifles, and he won’t stop until everyone knows it....

By James Clark May 1, 2017

Reviews

Army To Get Marine LAVs For The First Time

As the military’s smallest service, the Marine Corps is often the last to receive new gear — getting M4s and...

By Matthew Moss Feb 16, 2017

Reviews

The Marine Corps Wants To Buy 11,000 M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles

Last week, the U.S. Marine Corps released a Request for Information to manufacturers enquiring about their capacity to produce 11,000...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Nov 28, 2016

Reviews

The Marines Are Experimenting With A New Infantry Rifle

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military...

By James Clark Oct 18, 2016

Reviews

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

Today, the M16 is a juggernaut, at least in terms of popularity among those who probably never used it, and...

By James Clark Jun 22, 2016

Unsung Heroes

UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand

Leave no man behind. In combat, where life and death are determined by a mix of skill, courage, and at...

By Christian Beekman Oct 28, 2015

Reviews

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 Christian Beekman Jul 8, 2015

Reviews

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...

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That time the Army nearly replaced the M16 with the pulse rifle from ‘Demolition Man’

What do you know about the M4 Carbine?

Check out this slow motion video of an M4 Carbine in action

Should the Army switch from 5.56mm to 6.8mm ammo?

This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing

The Army Found A Fix For That Dangerous Glitch In Its M4 And M4A1 Service Rifles

Fort Bragg Looking For Soldier Accused Of Trying To Steal Rifles

The Marine Corps’ Rifles Are Officially Glitch-Free. The Army, Not So Much

Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training

In Defense Of The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why

How The M4 Became The Gun the Army Loves To Go To War With

The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4

The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss

I’m Pretty Sure The Army’s New Night-Vision Technology Is Black Magic

CNN Crashes And Burns With ‘Exclusive’ Report On Russia Arming The Taliban

Soon, Riflemen Won’t Need To Aim — This Tech Will Do It For Them

Here’s What Gen Scales Thinks The Next Infantry Rifle Should Look Like

Army To Get Marine LAVs For The First Time

The Marine Corps Wants To Buy 11,000 M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles

The Marines Are Experimenting With A New Infantry Rifle

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand

Why The Military Is Moving On From The M16

Here’s The Tech The Army Wants To Use To Upgrade The M4