Associated Press photographer immortalized the Marine Corps forever on February 23, 1945. His image captured the iconic flag-raising atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. For the next 70 years, debate ensued as historians attempted to positively identify each sailor and Marine. Then in October 2019 Harold “Pie”
The U.S. Army recently awarded FN America a firm-fixed-price contract to manufacture the M240 series machine gun and spare receivers. The multi-faceted contract runs through 2026, supporting both the Army and other Department of Defense (DoD) programs. Army Awards Contract for FN M240 Machine Gun & Receivers “The U.S. Army
The U.S. SOCOM community just selected a new long-range optic. The Nightforce ATACR 4-20×50 F1 will fill the Ranging – Variable Power Scope (R-VPS) component of the Miniature Aiming Systems – Day Optics (MAS-D) Program. SOCOM Selects Nightforce ATACR 4-20×50 F1 The Mil-Spec ATACR riflescope integrates as the Mid-Range and
Follow the money. Installing one person (David Chipman) to do gun control’s bidding from the inside has always been the goal. USA Today and gun control mouthpiece The Trace are just saying it out loud now. David Chipman: A Biden Weapon Aimed Directly at the Gun Industry In fact, they’re downright giddy that
The run on guns and ammunition continues on, seemingly unabated. It’s still pretty tough out there, depending on what you’re looking for to be sure. But here’s some news that might take a bit of sting out of the situation. The SilencerCo SCO15 AR-15 Lower Receiver is now available to
Long-range competition shooting remains a sport on the rise. As does all things long-range shooting in general. With precision guns, optics and factory ammunition becoming better than ever, there’s never been a better time to try out going long. Today, an entire cottage industry supports precision shooting as well. The
Henry Repeating Arms continues to impress with its philanthropy and huge heart. From the Cody Firearms Museum to 3-year-old girl battling leukemia, the folks at Henry prove time and time again that they care about many things. Now Henry proves it again, donating 50 Golden Boy rifles to raise money
The U.S. Army Next Generation Squad Weapon program continues to drive much innovation in the firearms industry. Several companies threw in on the solicitation, each trying to get a piece of the rifle, machine gun or ammo portion of the contract. Some of the bigger companies, like SIG Sauer, are
The new Maven RS.5 4-24x50mm SFP brings a second focal plane variant loaded with features designed to take on long-range targets. Built to go long, the riflescope still provides an easy-to-see reticle at any magnification. Maven RS.5 4-24x50mm SFP Riflescope The Maven RS.5 comprises a capable long-range scope, combing features
