Law Enforcement & Military
Insurgent Weapons of the War in Iraq
Last week we looked at the weapons of the US and its allies in the war in Iraq. Today, let's take a look at the weapons our troops faced while fighting in Iraq.
Elite Units of the United States Armed Forces
U.S. Military Special Forces are evolving to take on new responsibilities in space and cyber. However, we still tend to think of the three domains of air, water, or land when we think of the American Special Forces.
US Small Arms of the War in Iraq
What were the main weapons used by the US and its allies in the war in Iraq? This is a brief overview of the shooting irons that were found on that battlefield.
The Vickers Machine Gun: 11 Facts That You May Not Know
The British Army was one of the first to see the merits of the Maxim machine gun. They also went on to refine it and the result was the Vickers Machine Gun. Here are some lesser-known facts about the weapon.
Unique Weapons of the United States Marine Corps
It's the United States Marine Corps' birthday! We are celebrating America's favorite gun club by looking back at some of the unique weapons that made the Marine Corps a little different.
The MG08: 13 Facts That You May Not Know
Germany's MG08 was one of the most widely-used machine guns of the First World War. Here are some lesser-known facts about the weapon.
Ma Deuce — The M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
The M2 Browning .50 caliber Heavy Machine Gun has been serving for just over a century. Let's take a closer look at this most interesting weapon.
B5 Systems: The Army Selected Stock for the M110 Rifle with NSN
The Army has now given the B5 Precision Stock an NSN which will ease the process of ordering the stock for sniper sections.
M113 Armored Personnel Carrier — Sunday Drive
Although no longer in production, the M113 family of vehicles is still seen on the battlefield and in our nation's inventory. Let's take a Sunday Drive and check out this iconic APC.
Germany’s MG-42: 15 Fast Facts About Hitler’s Buzz Saw
The MG-42 is one example of German WWII weaponry that continues to influence modern weapons. How many of these fast facts did you already know?