Discovering the Weapons Used in Basic Many types of weapons are used in the U.S. military, but in basic training, you’re required to be familiar with only a few.
Army Weapons Qualification Course Training to become a marksman lasts approximately 2-3 weeks and ends with qualification testing.
New M240 Machine Gun Suppressor Gets Rave Reviews from Army Maneuver in Test Other suppressors in past tests have not been able to stand up to the heat and roar produced by the 7.62mm M240.
The Army Is About to Get Improved Next Gen-Squad Weapons for Testing Textron Systems has a new batch of Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes, featuring improvements from soldier tests.
The AK-47: Everything You Want to Know The AK-47 is the most widespread weapon in the world. It's also the most asked-about.
Can You Carry a Gun on a Military Base? Can military members and others carry a gun on a military base? Here's what you need to know.
Navy and Marine Corps to Ban Personal Firearms for Foreign Troops All international military students will have to sign agreements on the new rules or risk getting booted out of the U.S.
Here's Why It's a Good Thing the US Military Is Getting Rid of the M14 The M14 is one of the worst DMRs in history, and should have never been adopted by the military.
Magpul Unveils New Backpacker Stock for Ruger Pistol-Caliber Carbine Magpul's Nylon-polymer PC Backpacker Stock allows the barrel assembly to stow in a cutout on the bottom of the buttstock.
Feds Say Former Sergeant Posed as a Marine Officer to Help Friend Bring Guns into Haiti An affidavit says the Marine wore a uniform with the rank of captain, despite leaving active duty as a sergeant.
Tennessee Man Shot Dead After Flipping Middle Finger at War Memorial Albert Sturgill Jr., 63, was confronted by a group while gesturing at the flag and monuments at Cumberland County Veterans...
Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amid Trump Threats Illinois politicians are sounding an alarm and bracing for possible National Guard deployments to Chicago amid President...
9/11 Air Defense Stories You Might Not Know As hijacked planes turned into weapons on September 11, 2001, inside a quiet Air National Guard facility in upstate New York...
Is Trump's Troop Buildup in US Cities a Declaration of War — or Something Else? As President Donald Trump goads Democratic-led cities, Americans are grappling with a fundamental question of American...
Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused Subordinates Jackson was quietly demoted to captain in 2022, three years after his retirement from the Navy, following an inspector...